Find Your Balance

 In previous posts on this blog, I have emphasized giving yourself time. Well, here are some ideas on how to be your own date, and by this, I mean spending some extra quality time with yourself. College can be some troubling times to say the least and to help myself stay in contact with my mind and body, I enjoy doing activities on my own.  This is not always the case everyday but allowing yourself to take the time to be on your own and really take in those moments is something that has really helped me stay on track.  Point Gratiot Park As we all attend SUNY Fredonia driving down to the beach for a sunset or just at any time of day by yourself sitting by the water is very relaxing and almost feels as if I am refreshing myself. I like to bring a book or my journal and just sit and enjoy the nature.  Food Date Take yourself to get food on your own, even if it is just a drive through sit in the car type of mood. After class treating myself to a Tim Hortons breakfast sandwich and coffee j

 As a second-year college student there are a few things I wish my first-year self knew about when it came to a busy school week. One thing I personally notice in myself is stressing and overthinking my schoolwork load leading to procrastination and even more stress. This also leads to a lack of motivation in my day-to-day life causing simple tasks to be difficult to accomplish throughout the week.  To help myself avoid procrastination and extra stress I started planning my week out. Using a planner, my notes app in my phone or even just the back pages of a notebook I plan out every day of the week including schoolwork, errands, and my job and other activities you may include in your week.  This allows me to schedule my homework/study time for each class so by the end of the week I know I have covered all of my classes without putting work off or accidentally forgetting an assignment.  Including, errands you may have to run and the certain days and time you may have to work your job gi