When we feel happy, a chemical called dopamine is released.
WAYS TO START LOVING YOURSELF
- Make a list of 10 things you love about yourself
- Create a vision board for your dreams
- Take a 30 min walk in nature and/or watch a sunset
- Try an empowering workout
- Try to get 7 hours of sleep and drink water
- Spend a day with little to no Internet
Taking care of yourself is VERY important. Don’t get me wrong here. I understand sometimes we have so many things going on in our lives that we sometimes forget to prioritize our well-being, but it’s good to start building healthy habits early on. Trying something new for yourself such as going a day without the Internet can be difficult at first, trust me I know, but it’s definitely worth it to take some time off the Internet to go enjoy a walk outdoors! Smell the fresh air, listen to the sounds of birds chirping, feel the breeze… Want to take on a challenge? I dare you to do as many of the things that I have listed.
With final exams and midterm exams, college can be stressful. What UCSB has is a quarter system which means the school year is divided into four quarters (fall, winter, spring, and summer). Currently, I am in winter quarter and am almost in spring quarter. What this also means, unfortunately for me, is that everything here is fast-paced. Without a balance between academics and fun, it’s very easy to get caught up in the schoolwork and feel overwhelmed. Ways I like to cope with the stress are watching sunsets at the beach, tanning, taking walks, hanging out with friends, and watching movies in my spare time.
About the Author
Hey guys! My name is Jasmine Te. I am a freshman at the University of California, Santa Barbara and am planning on graduating in 2023 (hopefully 2022). I am a Classics Major with an emphasis on Greek and Roman culture. Basically it’s the study of Greek and Roman culture. I am 18 years old, and something I like to do in my free time is binge watch Youtube videos and movies on Netflix.
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