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How to Have “You Time” When You Feel Like You Have NO Time

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wash U chapter.

Sometimes it can seem like school is consuming your life. But it’s important to take time for yourself too. Here are a few ideas for things to do when you need some destressing.

1. Put on some comfy clothes

Nothing feels better than getting into your favorite sweats or pajamas.

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2. Read a magazine

Pick up the newest issue of People or Cosmo, get comfortable, and start reading.

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3. Watch a movie

This is the time to check out that movie you’ve been meaning to watch on Netflix. A classic favorite works, too.

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4. Make some tea or hot chocolate

Nothing is more comforting or enjoyable than a warm drink

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5. Paint your nails

This is the perfect way to pamper yourself and relax

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6. Sleep/take a nap

Finally let yourself take that nap you are always too busy to take

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Mari is a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences at Wash U. She hails from Deerfield, IL, but tells everyone she's from Chicago to make it easier. When she's not writing for HC, you can find her going out with friends, exploring St. Louis, and working in the WUTV studio.
Rachel is a junior in Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. When she's not using her status as a twin as her obvious fun fact, she'll probably tell you that she loves photography, concerts, travel, Buzzfeed, and slaving over clever Instagram captions.