Somehow in high school, I was able to lead a perfectly balanced life. I worked out every morning at 6 a.m., went to school for 7 hours a day, practiced for softball until it was dark out, was involved in three different Honor Societies, and maintained a high GPA. I always did my homework and got my work done, and even in enough time for me to watch a couple episodes of my latest binge before passing out to do it all over again.

Now, in college, it seems like there is not enough time in the day to do everything. I have more free time than ever before, but somehow I cannot manage it like I used to. I struggle to get anything I want to be done, let alone accomplishing everything on my to-do list. So here are 6 things I stopped doing in college that I wish I would pick back up in college.

1. Reading for Pleasure

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There truly is nothing like sitting down with a good book and getting lost in another place. No matter the genre, (okay, probably a cheesy teen novel or some older literature if I am feeling cultured) I have always loved reading. But, barely have time to read my assigned readings from my professors, so I sadly do not see curling up with novel in my future until the next school holiday.

2. Keeping a Journal

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I used to keep a journal in my middle school and high school days, but the days of recording my life play-by-play are completely gone. I often think about keeping a journal, as my college days are ones I never want to forget. Journaling is so relieving and therapeutic, and it helps to record the small, but important details.

3. Baking

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Yes, I still bake, and by baking, I mean sometimes I take precut cookie dough out of the plastic and throw them in the oven. In high school, I learned to make my grandmother's and mom's favorite Italian desserts, rainbow cookies and cannoli.
I also could often be seen rummaging through the kitchen to make any new Pinterest treat for no particular reason at all.

4. Exercising

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Yes, I still do exercise, just not to the degree that I used to. In high school, I played varsity softball, and my team was a state recognized team, meaning our practices were usually very long and intense. We also worked out every morning as a team in the weight room for over an hour, and I also played travel softball outside of school, meaning I was physically active more than I was doing anything else.

5. Being Fearless

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My entire life, I would have considered myself a fearless person. I would go for the things I wanted, I would always make my feelings known, and I would always speak up. Whether its cliff diving or answering a question in class, I was never afraid to do anything. In college, I have become hesitant. I don't take as many risks, I do not answer questions in lecture if I am not 100% sure I am right, and I certainly would not cliff dive again, essentially, I have lost my nerve.