She who is brave is free

Hello!

After the (partial) mental breakdown I had last week due to my two midterms, this week has been AMAZING! Not only because I did well on my midterms, but because I've been working on my personal happiness! WOO HOO!

I'm one of those people who are always putting others first, and I think it's because I liked being busy so I didn't have to sit with my thoughts alone. BUT, that is the wrong way to handle things. SO, 5 things I've made a point to do this week are....

1. Buy myself flowers. You don't need anyone to buy you flowers, and it doesn't have to be for a special occasion. Having flowers just reminds you that some of the most simple things are so beautiful!

2. Say no. Sometimes you have to spend time with yourself that doesn't revolve around homework or anything you consider work. And as we know, getting older means getting busier and having less time to hang out with friends. But sometimes, you need to have that wine night and a movie by yourself.

3. Pamper myself. Take the time to do that 2-minute mask, or that 5 minute hair mask so you look healthier, and shine a little brighter.

4. Turn your phone off. Or just simply on silent. Don't have your phone in your hand at all times, it's really unhealthy. Now a days people think if you don't respond to them in a timely manner than your being rude, when in reality it's not healthy to have constant contact.

5. Listen to music. I've found that it's very hard to wake up in the morning when you have finally found the perfect spot, and heated blankets- BUT, turning on your music will give you the motivation to not fall back to sleep; even if you spend the next 15 minutes checking up on the social media you missed out on when you were catching those zzzz's!

Keep focusing on you; what you want right this second, tomorrow, and in a week. Having short term goals makes the week go by faster, and much more satisfying!

Have a wonderful weekend:)

-Ms. Wright