New Habits
Setting a new habit is one of the hardest things anyone can do. It takes on average 2-3 weeks of doing something everyday, consistently to make it a new full fledged habit. So this week’s blog is aimed at all the students who may have …
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What’s the Best Time of the Day to Workout?
Typically, your workout time is determined on when your classes are or maybe how heavy your workload is. That may mean early mornings or even late nights when your everything has ended. Consistency is key to any workout. I have always had trouble deciding which …
Spilling Some Out So You Don’t Overflow
I will be the first to admit, that I am guilty of letting lots of tiny issues build up until they create one large problem. I am also willing to bet that there are many other people who have experienced a similar situation. Over the years, I have realized that this is not a good way to deal with my problems. When we choose to let something slide under the radar, yet continue to harbor negative feelings about it, we are creating the perfect environment for a future explosion to occur. It may seem fairly obvious that this is not a good technique for dealing with our problems, but why?
When we choose to ignore feelings of irritation or hurt for any reason, we run the risk of what I like to call, overflow. While it may take a long time before we actually reach our breaking points, each step in the journey to that point will be more damaging than the last. So, how do we erase this terrible process from our lives?
TALK ABOUT WHAT IS BOTHERING YOU RIGHT AWAY! If you are anything like me, you know that this is way easier said than done. I am definitely not a confrontational person, but I am learning that it is okay to be upset with something as long as I address it right away. Holding those feelings inside doesn’t help anybody. It is very likely that you will become frustrated and so will the person that caused those feelings in the first place. Being open and honest with others can go a long way. When you do this, you will be able to move on from the situation, and you will also let the other person know a little bit more about you. Now, if this sounds too intimidating, there are other ways to acknowledge your feelings. Journaling is a great way to process your feelings without directly confronting someone else!
It is super important to remember that your emotional health plays a major role in all other aspects of your life. When you’re not happy, it makes other parts of your life just a little more difficult. So don’t neglect your feelings and be sure to spill some contents out of your hypothetical cup. It will go a long way in making sure that it does not overflow.
|Stay motivated and don’t give up. Amazing things will happen|
Julia O’Connor
Night at the Bars = Lost Gains?
All right, I know what you’re thinking, this is just another article telling me all the reasons why drinking alcohol is bad for me. While there may be a grain of truth to that statement, this post digs deeper into your nights out at the …