Wake up. Go eat breakfast. Class all day. When am I going to find time to workout?I didn't get enough sleep last night. Homework, homework, homework. Did I eat dinner?Read for class. Go to work. Shower at some point. Homework, again. Should I sleep or finish this? Sleep.

College is all kicks and giggles until it becomes a rush of anything and everything overwhelming. Trying to balance school, athletics, a job, a social life, and personal time can easily become a daunting task. There are definitely days where you wake up and just don't want to get out of bed; the thought of moving even your eyelids makes you want to burst into a puddle of tears. And you know what? You are not alone. College is one of the biggest time changes in your life: moving away from home, leaving everything you've ever known behind, making all new friends, and trying to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life (no big deal) is all extremely overwhelming. College is the type of overwhelming when you're in an elevator and more and more people keep coming in even though there's not quite enough room for everyone in it. However, at some point, everyone gets out. In turn, so do your responsibilities. Don't get me wrong, you usually (almost always) have something going on, but the days do get easier and do get more manageable. After all of the late nights and almost unbearable stress, something good does come out of it all. You get the unbreakable bond of the people who comfort you when you're down, and who take you out for ice cream or watch your favorite movie with you because they know you've been feeling down. You get the knowledge and experience to overcome other struggles you may face, and are ready for them in the future. You also get the boost you need. Think of something that challenged you, whether it was physically, emotionally, spiritually, academically, anything. Now, think of how you felt when you overcame that challenge. Looking back on an event often makes it seem much easier than it was going through it. College is one big challenge. Finding your balance and learning who you essentially are as a person is a tough stage in life, but looking back from where you end up, you know that you experienced and gained experience for a reason. Finding that reason is something that only comes with time. Being overwhelmed is not a good feeling, but knowing you are strong and patient enough to overcome it is worth all the anxiety, late nights, and stress that may come with it all. You learn and you grow, and most importantly, it helps you figure out your purpose.