Expectation: I will wake up early and be extremely productive.

Reality: *Stays up until 3 a.m. and rolls out of bed at noon*

Expectation: I will work out every day... five days a week... three days a week?

Reality: *Sits on couch watching Netflix for seven hours straight*

Expectation: I will make healthy recipes, I have so much time so why not?

Reality: *Goes out to eat almost every day*

Expectation: I will save the money I have left since I spent so much during the first semester.

Reality: *Goes out to eat almost every day*

Expectation: I haven't had time to read books during school so I am going to read everything!

Reality: *Starts to read. Gets bored. Falls asleep*

Expectation: I am going to be productive and will get my life together!

Reality: *Usually takes a nap around 2:45 p.m., eats a lot of food, spends more unneeded money, etc, etc, etc*

Expectation: Winter break will be relaxing and a good break from the hustle and bustle of college.

Reality: Winter break will be relaxing and a good break from the hustle and bustle of college.

(At least you can do something right!)