I love quotes! Sometimes you just need a good one to get a new perspective, especially when you are stressed or nervous about something. I am a first-year, and I have to admit, this whole finals week thing is very scary. I like quotes because they remind me to just calm down and be in the moment, even when there is a lot going on. These quotes live in my Notes app and have accumulated a lot over the years. I can’t always remember where they are from or why I wrote them down, but looking back on the collection is something I like to do from time to time. Here are three quotes that I think are really nice to remember when I am feeling anxious about school.
“Your current situation is not your final destination”
Not only does this quote kind of rhyme, but it has such a great message! I love this one because it reminds me that even if I don’t get the most fabulous grade or feel really stressed, there is a reason why I am in these classes and they are helping me pursue a career. This finals season is only a small part of what is to come in the future.
“diamonds are made under pressure”
As a major procrastinator, this quote always makes me feel better. There is a lot of pressure that comes with the end of the semester, but it helps us grow a lot, even if it is overwhelming. Did you know that it takes between 1 and 3 billion years for diamonds to form? Well, pretend each of those years is an assignment, because it probably feels like there are a billion of those looming. They are each a step in becoming the diamond you want to be.
“find joy in the journey”
I wanted to save this one for last because I think it is such a great mindset to have. Classes are important, of course, but I also want to soak up all the experiences that make college so great. It is such a bittersweet feeling now that the semester is over. Living in the moment is something that I try to do even though it can be difficult sometimes, especially at this point in the year when I definitely have mixed feelings about going home for winter break. I am really going to miss it, so I want to cherish every minute that I’m here, as much as finals make it seem like I won’t.
We are on the homestretch! I would like to wish everyone a happy end of the semester, and just remember that your grades don’t define you. Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration, and I hope that at least one of these quotes resonates with you in some way!