Take a chill pill!
College is not what we have expected as it would be. It is not all rainbows and sunshine like what we have watched on televisions. You don’t get to have musical numbers and confetti when you walk down the hallways. What you’d get, most probably, are stressful days, eyebags, failing exams/ quizzes (I hope not), and a lot of requirements to do. Most students would burn themselves with schoolworks, and it is an unhealthy thing to do. Sometimes we forget how to loosen up and chill for a moment. For what it’s worth, this is definitely one of the very few things that I am actually good at—chilling.
How do I chill?
1. Sleep.
We know that sleeping is kind of a terrible idea if we have a lot of things to do. We might sleep over our requirements and wake up the next day accomplishing nothing. Sleeping is important. In order to sleep properly, we must respect our body clocks and not overhaul ourselves with work by doing our requirements as early as possible. It also relaxes our bodies and we let our bodies repair itself if we sleep at the right time.
2. Go for a walk.
I have been walking for my entire life because my previous schools were near our house, but let me tell you this, walking, for me, is very relaxing (only if you are not in rush). It helps me think and clear my mind, plus, it is also a good exercise.
3. Hydrate.
For the love of your kidneys, hydrate. Drinking water is very important and it is also refreshing. It will not only satisfy your thirst, but it will also be a great help for your body. Limit yourself from drinking soft drinks and other colored beverages, because yes, you will really chill, but your organs need to chill as well. If you do not want plain water, I highly recommend lemonades, calamansi/ dalandan juices, and my favorite one, tea.
4. Eat.
We all know, and we all do this. Eating is as essential as hydrating, but we also need to be mindful of what we consume. Eating is relaxing, however, avoid eating unhealthy foods like junk foods. Let us have a chill and healthy life.
5. Listen to music.
As a person who loves music, listening to it really chills me out. It calms my nerves and helps me focus on whatever I do. This is my ultimate stress reliever. It is nice to sing or dance along the music you are listening to.
6. Write or scribble stuff down.
It is also therapeutic to write or draw something. It unleashes your creative mind while not actually pressuring yourself to do it. It is also a good avenue to release your emotions and feelings.
7. Watch movies or series.
I love watching movies and series. It helps me forget what I am stressing about for a while. I highly recommend watching The Killer Bride, a local series, Riverdale, a CW series, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, an NBC series. I also love watching cartoons like Star vs the Forces of Evil, a Disney Cartoon Series, Cartoon Network’s We Bare Bears, Pendelton Ward’s Adventure Time, and Rebecca Sugar’s Steven Universe.
8. Be with people you love.
Sometimes what we really need is to be with the people we care about, and the people who care about us. This may be our families, friends, and other loved ones. if they are not ith you at the moment, you can always call or just chat them. It is always soothing to talk with them after a long day of exams.
9. Go to your happy place.
Happy places may or may not be where you are right now. If it is, then go and just feel the surroundings talking to you. If not, find a new one and you will eventually find yourself going back frequently. Your happy place can be anywhere—as long as you can relax, meditate, and talk to yourself.
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