It’s getting to that point in the semester when everyone’s feeling burnt-out from the stresses of classes. Some of you may even feel like you’re ready to give up on the semester completely, which I totally get.
That being said, it’s time for a little reminder that it’s important to take some time for yourself.
Depending on the type of person you are, you’re going to do different things to help relax. For me, I’m the type of person who wants to curl up with my blanket and watch something on TV or something on Netflix and Hulu. After all, I am The BG News’ resident television expert reporter. Of course my main form of relaxation is going to involve TV.
If you’re like me and want to take your mind off things with TV, here’s my suggestion. First, you have to think of if you want to watch something that you have to pay attention to or if you want to watch something pointless and can have it on as background noise while you’re doing something else.
For instance, I’m watching “Private Practice” on Netflix because Addison Montgomery is a queen and any fan of her and “Grey’s Anatomy” should watch it at some point in their lives. But I’m also watching “The Real Housewives of Orange County” on Hulu.
It should be obvious that “Private Practice” is my show for when I’m really wanting to focus on TV and “The Real Housewives of Orange County” is my show for when I want background noise when I’m doing something else.
Once you figure out which show fits in what category, you’ll be set.
Of course, you don’t have to watch TV as a way to recover from the stresses of class life. There’s so many other things you can do. Some people like working out or running as a way to take their minds off everything. If that’s the type of person you are, more power to you! That’s a great way to try and relax.
If you’re the type of person who wants to pamper yourself with a manicure or a pedicure, then do it! Show off your cute painted nails and painted toes to anyone who crosses your path. They may be annoyed if you’re talking to them and they don’t know you, but it’s something to celebrate.
Or maybe you want to pamper yourself with new clothes. That’s also totally okay! Go shopping and buy that cute sweater you’ve had your eye on for weeks. Even though it’s still hotter than hot outside, it’s technically fall, which means it’s basically a requirement to have a sweater in your wardrobe.
If none of those float your boat, adult coloring books helped me relax and focus on something that would calm me down if I was feeling particularly anxious about something over summer. Even if you’re not anxious and just need an outlet to express yourself creatively, coloring books are the perfect way to do that.
Take care of yourself these upcoming weeks of the semester. If you need a little more motivation, just remember that this weekend is Homecoming. And, after Homecoming, there’s a week of classes, then fall break starts.
You can do it. I believe in you.
In closing, treat yo self.
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