Life is too hard a lot of the time. I've been certainly feeling very overworked, and just exhausted and sad a lot recently. I'm sure a lot of people understand the feeling. But my fatal flaw is that I am strictly an optimist, so under all the stress and in the very little downtime I am trying so hard to focus on happy things so I don't go insane.

So here are those things; just in case you need them for a little bit of happiness in your life.

1. Comedy

Whether it's "SNL" Skits at 4am (if it is we should really be friends) or Netflix comedy specials, or rewatching "Friends" for the millionth time, laughing is a natural medicine.

2. Movies from your childhood

Monsters Inc. never fails to make me happy.

3. Good music

Nothing is better than having a soundtrack for yourself.

4. Focusing on a hobby you miss

When life gets a little too busy, it's good to stop and focus on something you genuinely enjoy that you've missed. I personally have picked back up reading for when I feel too stressed, it feels good to get away.

5. Remember the outcome

I know I've certainly felt overextended these past few weeks, but what's pushing me through it is knowing that all my hard work will pay off. We all are working towards some goal and I know once I reach it, the stress won't matter.

So don't forget that it's good to take some time off for you sometimes. Sure, it's super important to get involved and be active. We're all very busy people but taking time for yourself is crucial. Taking alone time has been proven to significantly improve your mental health, and when you feel busy and overwhelmed you have to take care of your mental health.

There is nothing wrong with admitting that you are your #1 priority, and nothing wrong with acting like it either. Take time for you,, you deserve it.