The Sophomore Slump: How To Wake Up And Jump Back In
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The Sophomore Slump: How To Wake Up And Jump Back In

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The Sophomore Slump: How To Wake Up And Jump Back In

You've heard about it. You've denied it would happen, and now it's happening to you. It's in full force, and all you want to do is curl up in a ball and forget about it. The sophomore slump. It's horrible, it's annoying, and it likes to convince you that you can't get over it. But here's a little secret from one sophomore to another- you can. Here's how.

1. Start exercising.

A little bit of a jog can give you energy for dayz. It won't be a waste of time and you'll feel good about it afterwards. The hardest part is getting yourself out of bed but once you're on the road you'll be happy you're on your feet. In the wise words of Elle Woods, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands."

2. Eat better.

It's simply science, eating better helps you in a lot of different ways. Clean eating will give you energy to get through your day, will make you feel better about yourself, and will keep you nice and healthy.

3. Get organized.

Figuring out the week ahead of you can be a really good stress reliever. If you are having trouble wanting to do anything, grab your planner, some colored pens, and start color coding your lunch dates to add a little spunk to your day.

4. Get involved in new things.

Trying new activities and making some new friends can get you back to being excited about the year ahead of you. Getting involved will keep you busy and won't allow you time to think about that so called, "slump." As a freshman you may have signed up for just about everything at your school's org fair, but this year you are able to fine tune your choices in extracurriculars to things that make more sense, making it a little easier to choose something that is right for you.

The sophomore slump is notorious for being a tough one to squirm out of. Getting involved on campus can be a great way to meet new people and spark new interests. Eating well and exercising more often will give you energy and endorphins that will make you happier overall. It is easy to forget how tough college can be so it's important to recognize when you're struggling so that you can make the necessary changes for success. It's incredibly important to take care of yourself in college, and since you're settled in and no longer a freshman, you should hopefully have some more time to do so. Cheers to getting out of bed and divorcing your favorite Netflix shows!

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