Themarissacooper - Dazed & Confused

when i have a crush i dont kick my feet or twirl my hair instead i am in my kitchen at 3am pacing in circles with my hands clasped behind my back like a middle-aged divorced detective haunted by a cold case he just cant crack

Saoirse Ronan and Timothee Chalamet did that.

honestly, the thing bout depression is that everything makes me want to nap. virtually any trick from anyone to “wake up” my dumbass brain will transform into an excellent reason to go lie down 

take a shower so you’re alert? clean and comfy, the sheets would feel so nice, perfect time for a nap

eat some food so you have energy? nice full belly, time for some rest

go for a walk outside to break grogginess? need to take a break after that and lie down in bed

exercise to get blood flowing? there goes all my energy for the day! definitely time to sleep 

meet up with a close friend? maybe I could curl up on their couch 

spending time with my girlfriend? lets lie down and cuddle

reading or researching? I could lie down while I read and maybe nap after the next chapter

writing? definitely earned a nap after writing two pages

coffee? I could go back to sleep after that easy 

something just scared me and my adrenaline’s racing? time to lock myself in my room and get under covers until I feel safe and then pass out from overstimulation and exhaustion 

It can be hard to maintain momentum at this point in the semester, especially after Spring break, so here’s a checklist I use to keep myself motivated until finals arrive.

Evaluate your progress so far. How did you do on your midterms? Are you doing as well as you expected in your classes? Take this opportunity to figure out which study methods have been effective for you, and which ones didn’t work. 

Re-evaluate your goals. Remind yourself what you’re working towards (both short-term and long-term), and take a moment to pat yourself on the back for how far you’ve come.

Change up your routine. I’m a very schedule-oriented person, so I can fall into habits that become boring or unproductive. Change something about your routine – whether it be major, like waking up earlier every day, or smaller, like getting coffee from a different place on campus – and I guarantee you it will make your week a little more exciting.

Touch base with your friends. A lot of people isolate themselves when they’re under a lot of pressure or stress, so it’s important to reach out to your friends. I have standing dates with my friends to go to the gym, get food, or just study together, and this really helps get me through the week. Also, hanging out with your friends is just fun, and we all need that.

Reward yourself. Buy yourself that necklace you’ve had your eye on, or go to your favorite ice cream place. Honestly, you deserve it!

Hang in there everyone, the semester is almost over!