April 28, 2022
Shaking Off the Winter Slumber
It’s almost time to throw off your backpack, treat yourself to a celebratory beverage, and maybe walk across that big stage every student dreams of at the end of their educational journey—or at the very least, you’ll get to enjoy summer break. However, between winter and the saggy mid-section of a long semester, we’re all feeling a little tired. It’s important to stay positive and keep looking ahead. Some of our biggest projects are still in the works, and we need to give them our all to make it to graduation in one piece. Here are some ways you can shake off the winter slumber.
- Go on daily walks. Whether winter has you bored out of your gourd or in a groggy state of mind, the outside air and scents of an impending spring will help you wake up. Take time to notice the colors, listen to the returning birds, and remember to stay focused on your goal just a little longer.
- Do something you want to do. If you get that one magical free hour in your day or week, pick a favorite hobby or activity and enjoy it. Doing what you love will help refresh you in the midst of all the things that bog you down (like homework).
- Prep your garden. If you have the space, getting the ground and seeds ready to go for warmer days will leave you feeling energized. Or, try large containers or even an indoor grow light if you only have a small space. Nothing says summer like a plot of budding flowers or a fresh, leafy salad in the making.
- Plot your summer priorities. Think to the future! What do you want to do? Where would you like to go? Are you moving houses, swimming at a beach, or learning how to tango? Let your imagination consume you and inspire you to end courses on a high note.
- Adjust your head space. Are you feeling down, like maybe you didn’t do so well this year? Stop worrying about what you can’t change and make improvements on what you can. Acknowledge your feelings and short-comings, forgive yourself for any wrongs, and take things one day at a time. You can overcome this; just believe in yourself.
—Grace Kraniak, Self-Care Editor