Taking Care of Yourself
Self-care, physically and mentally, is really important. Since early February is the beginning of the wait between ED/EA decisions and RD decisions, you have some time that you can use to focus on yourself. Here are tips to keep you healthy not only physically, but mentally as well.
1. Do things you love.
Whether that's something strenuous as exercising or something as relaxed as listening to music, putting yourself in a stress-free zone is paramount in putting your mind at ease. Personally, I started to listen to more genres of music after submitting all my college applications, and discovering new music has always made my mind really happy and at ease. I also watched a lot of films in theaters, something I always wish I can do more.
Catch up on a TV show you've been meaning to get to. Eat good food. Clean your room if you need to declutter. You deserve it.
2. Try something new that you've had to put on the back burner for so long.
Whether that's picking up a new hobby like baking, cooking, or even knitting, there's probably been something you've been meaning to get to that you never got the chance to do so because school and college applications are just the worst. It can even be something as simple as watching a new TV show. Whatever you do, it'll certainly declutter your mind and make you feel like you're living your life outside of the college application bubble.
3. Sleep.
I got more hours of sleep in my senior year. Combined with forcing myself to go to bed earlier, working more efficiently, and just having less things to do after college applications, it was pretty easy to get a really healthy and steady sleep schedule throughout my senior year. Being well-rested really does wonders to your grades. Yes, studying is important, but part of the reason I got better grades in my senior year was because I just got more hours of sleep. While most professionals think eight hours is best, seven is better than none, and is by far more realistic of a number. Get a couple of z's.
4. Take a walk.
No, not around your house. Go to a local park, or even walk around your neighborhood. Listen to some music as get some fresh air. There's something almost magical about clearing your mind while you're breathing in fresh air. Plus, walking is great for your physical health.
5. Don't overexert yourself. Breathe.
Take a deep breath. Recenter yourself when you're waiting for college applications. Now that midterms are done, you should take it easy. Don't fall behind in school, but you really don't need to go hardcore in your second semester. Going hard at school work is not good for your health; you'll be exhausted by the end of the year and won't be able to enjoy your final months of senior year. You need to enter the next stage of your education in a refreshed state.
Don't worry so much in your second semester. Enjoy your last semester of high school.
1. Do things you love.
Whether that's something strenuous as exercising or something as relaxed as listening to music, putting yourself in a stress-free zone is paramount in putting your mind at ease. Personally, I started to listen to more genres of music after submitting all my college applications, and discovering new music has always made my mind really happy and at ease. I also watched a lot of films in theaters, something I always wish I can do more.
Catch up on a TV show you've been meaning to get to. Eat good food. Clean your room if you need to declutter. You deserve it.
2. Try something new that you've had to put on the back burner for so long.
Whether that's picking up a new hobby like baking, cooking, or even knitting, there's probably been something you've been meaning to get to that you never got the chance to do so because school and college applications are just the worst. It can even be something as simple as watching a new TV show. Whatever you do, it'll certainly declutter your mind and make you feel like you're living your life outside of the college application bubble.
3. Sleep.
I got more hours of sleep in my senior year. Combined with forcing myself to go to bed earlier, working more efficiently, and just having less things to do after college applications, it was pretty easy to get a really healthy and steady sleep schedule throughout my senior year. Being well-rested really does wonders to your grades. Yes, studying is important, but part of the reason I got better grades in my senior year was because I just got more hours of sleep. While most professionals think eight hours is best, seven is better than none, and is by far more realistic of a number. Get a couple of z's.
4. Take a walk.
No, not around your house. Go to a local park, or even walk around your neighborhood. Listen to some music as get some fresh air. There's something almost magical about clearing your mind while you're breathing in fresh air. Plus, walking is great for your physical health.
5. Don't overexert yourself. Breathe.
Take a deep breath. Recenter yourself when you're waiting for college applications. Now that midterms are done, you should take it easy. Don't fall behind in school, but you really don't need to go hardcore in your second semester. Going hard at school work is not good for your health; you'll be exhausted by the end of the year and won't be able to enjoy your final months of senior year. You need to enter the next stage of your education in a refreshed state.
Don't worry so much in your second semester. Enjoy your last semester of high school.
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