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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

A step-by-step guide on how to have better, more successful days.

Daniella Masrour

Jan 29, 2019

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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

Daniella Masrour

Being a college student, simple tasks we used to find so easy have suddenly become strenuous activities. Let's face it, we're always exhausted and some days it's hard to stop yourself from curling into a ball and watching Netflix all day. By no means is it easy to do everything you're about to read, but once you do act on them, you really feel ultimate satisfaction.

Disclaimer: this list is cheesy as heck!

1. Wake up right when your alarm goes off

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2. Make to-do lists every morning for what you want to accomplish that day

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3. Eat breakfast!

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4. If you don't have anywhere to be in the morning, squeeze a workout in before starting your day

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5. Go out looking like your best self

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6. Plan at least one meal a day that you can look forward to

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7. Call your mom and be nice to her

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8. Tell someone about your day

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9. If you're feeling overwhelmed, make a calendar of every thing going on in your life - not just the "important" stuff

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10. Don't go in your bed unless you are going to sleep (naps are okay)

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11. Find a place to study that makes it seem a little less dreadful

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12. Finish your meals off with a small but fulfilling dessert :)

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13. Always carry around a full water bottle and set goals to drink a certain amount per day

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14. Get a moisturizer that makes you feel like a new person when you apply it

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15. FaceTime a friend! (everyone needs a little study break)

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16. Start paying attention to the 'screen time' feature on your phone and set goals to minimize it

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17. Close the snack drawer if you're just eating out of boredom

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18. Say hi to people you know when you walk past them - ignoring isn't cool

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19. Write a journal entry if you're feeling overwhelmed or emotional before going to bed

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20. Go to bed at a reasonable hour - you'll be way less grumpy the next morning

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20 Little Things That Go A Long Way To Building A Better You

A step-by-step guide on how to have better, more successful days.

1. Wake up right when your alarm goes off

2. Make to-do lists every morning for what you want to accomplish that day

3. Eat breakfast!

4. If you don't have anywhere to be in the morning, squeeze a workout in before starting your day

5. Go out looking like your best self

6. Plan at least one meal a day that you can look forward to

7. Call your mom and be nice to her

8. Tell someone about your day

9. If you're feeling overwhelmed, make a calendar of every thing going on in your life - not just the "important" stuff

10. Don't go in your bed unless you are going to sleep (naps are okay)

11. Find a place to study that makes it seem a little less dreadful

12. Finish your meals off with a small but fulfilling dessert :)

13. Always carry around a full water bottle and set goals to drink a certain amount per day

14. Get a moisturizer that makes you feel like a new person when you apply it

15. FaceTime a friend! (everyone needs a little study break)

16. Start paying attention to the 'screen time' feature on your phone and set goals to minimize it

17. Close the snack drawer if you're just eating out of boredom

18. Say hi to people you know when you walk past them - ignoring isn't cool

19. Write a journal entry if you're feeling overwhelmed or emotional before going to bed

20. Go to bed at a *reasonable* hour - you'll be way less grumpy the next morning

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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