Little tastes of spring are hopefully around the corner, and that means spring feverâthat overwhelming sense of rebirth and refresh – is finally here. For Chicagoans, though, warm and short-short days arenât until late May. Who knows – it could snow another foot before then.
If youâre feeling a little down, if school work is dragging you, if youâre losing motivation âcause the routine is just too strenuous and you hate your commute, stop dwelling on whatâs to come. Here are some reminders as to why you shouldnât waste your time worrying about whatever it is youâre worrying about at the moment:
You Probably Have Dealt with Something Worse
It can be easy to get overwhelmed by something in the present moment and worry about it too much. An exam, for example, could make your palms sweat and heart race, but we forget that there have probably been much harder tests that weâve survived, or that we havenât even seen the worst of them. Why waste time obsessing over a test? There are some things that people have gone through that some people havenât. Remember who you are and appreciate what you have experienced as lessons learned.
There Are People Going Through Worse
We also donât realize that there are people in worse situations than we are. Yeah, test taking season can feel intense, but there are people out there who donât even have access to education. Check yourself and ask yourself if itâs really something to be stressing over.
Hard Days Really Do Get Better
There are going to be a lot of good and bad days. It all depends on your perspective. You have the ability to make the most of your days. Itâs okay to have days where you literally do nothing, and itâs okay to have days where you do everything. Whatever is going on in your life, things will sort themselves out.
Donât Forget to Treat Yourself, Because You Are Human
On days when youâre the most uptight, treating yourself and giving yourself a break is the most important. Eat some Ben and Jerryâs ice cream, watch Sex and the City, chill with some cool chicks and chat, do something fulfilling and relaxâyouâre allowed to treat yourself.
Take a Shower and Decompress
Something as simple as showering can be the most detoxifying way to get rid of all the bad thoughts and weight of the day. Take in the steam, use a new body gel, and sing Arianaâs new album. It really does help.
When things in the head become a bit fuzzy, especially in this transition to sunnier days, remember not to worry too much because better times are around the corner. Even if you arenât necessarily stressing about anything (besides two research papers due), refer back to these tips and advice as a reminder that everything will be okay.