How To Cure The Mid-Semester Blues

It's that time of year: the weather is icky, it's that part of the semester where you just don't really care that much and you can't figure out why, Summer is too far away to motivate you, the upcoming election is stressing you out, etc. Don't worry, you are not alone.

To alleviate this phenomena of the generally blah feeling many of us are experiencing, here are some ways to lift your spirits, and make it to next week in one piece.

For when you're feeling overwhelmed.

If you're feeling anxious, just breathe in time with this geometric gif! Inhale as it grows, and exhale as it shrinks.

When you're drowning in work, take a break and play this fun game for a few minutes.

Watch this video to calm down. Just focus on the dancer and become mesmerized by his movement.

For when you need to smile.

If you want an informative pick-me-up, read these 40 Facts That Will Make You Incredibly Happy!

Take this time to remember that...

If you're feeling down, let this link tell you why you are awesome.

For your daily-dose of adorable.

Click this link to take a quiz to learn what kind of dog is your soulmate! It will also link you to adoptable dogs near you that fit the description of your quiz results!

This is, by far, one of my favorite videos on the internet. Watch these giant men meet some tiny kittens for the first time! Take in the cuteness.

Let this baby panda sniff around and into your heart.

For when you could use a laugh.

Visit this link for a nifty compilation of gifs to make you chuckle.

Watch this little piggy twerk to Rihanna's 'Work' better than you can.

Take a moment to enjoy these ladies dance like there's no tomorrow.

This is my roommate's favorite Vine of all time. It makes her laugh every time, and it should get a chuckle out of you.

For when you want to remember how cool this world is.

Here's a photo of Central Park from above. Crazy, right? Crazy cool.

Watch in awe as this giant elephant takes a swim. He's just so happy to be in the water!

What's that scuba diver photographing? Look a little closer ... those are fishies! The ocean is amazing!

For when you need a healthy cry.

Military homecomings are typically mine and my roommates go-to when we need to get some tears out of our system. Here's a blog dedicated to military homecomings of all shapes and sizes.

In a similar fashion, this site is for adorable proposal stories, videos, and photoshoots. Cue the tears of joy.

You are awesome. Have a great week!