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Doing things with others IS important, but so is spending some time with just yourself! You could go on a bike ride, sit at a coffee shop, enjoy a view of the lake, or all of the above😊 What other ideas can you think of for a “personal date”?

Spring has (finally) sprung, woohoo!!☀️ It’s that time of year where we can start to get outside and do things that make us feel good: walk🚶‍♀️, run🏃‍♀️, bike🚴‍♀️, swim(?)🏊‍♀️, or even just spend some quality time out by the lake with friends😊 What’s the first thing on your agenda?

• EXPLORE • Being on your own can be scary, right? It forces you to get out of your comfort zone, be vulnerable, and trust others. These things can be difficult, but “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.”
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Think about how you can leave your comfort zone this week! Maybe you’ll explore a new walking trail, strike up a conversation with someone new, or try an interesting new food... The possibilities are endless!

Reminder to take time today to REST, whatever that means to you! Take a nature walk, read a book, enjoy a cup of tea… Whatever brings you joy, DO IT. Rest is something we all need and say we want, but never really take the time to do. Often, rest is just as important as productivity, and just like all other things pertaining to our wellbeing, we need to find a BALANCE! Finding rest is different for each of us, and can be different from day to day! How are you finding physical, mental, or emotional rest today??

⏸PAUSE⏸ Are you feeling worried or anxious about something this week? That test, that interview, or even that hard conversation you need to have... Well guess what? YOU have the power to control your attitude toward those things!
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Check in with your thoughts and feelings for a moment... Instead of letting negative things take a hold on you, grab a piece of paper and write down all the WONDERFUL qualities you have. Then, remind yourself it IS all going to be okay! A reminder of your awesomeness is all it takes sometimes to switch your perspective👍❤️

“Strength in numbers” they always say! Few things are quite as special as finding a group of friends who support you in all you do❤️ In return, it’s important to show this love back to our friends! Maybe this week, send someone an encouraging text or leave a nice note in a friend’s backpack telling them about how something they did inspired you! YOU can be the spark to make their day😊

Happy Valentine’s Day!!❤️ Usually this day is thought of as a way to show affection for romantic relationships in our lives, but there are many other types of relationships in your life you can show a little love to today❤️ Give your parents a call to tell them you love them, remind your friends you love them with a nice text, and don’t forget to give YOURSELF some love for how amazing you are! You are MORE than enough today and every day❤️

A bit of coffee + a lot of journaling = my ideal self-care☺️ Feeling tired and dragged down by the middle of the week? Find your own favorite form of self-care to recharge and find inspiration! Here’s a few ideas:
•take a bath
•read a book for fun
•go for a walk
What’s your favorite way to practice self-care?

Anna here with a non-college post😜 Happy last FRIYAY of 2017!!🎉 What are you doing to kick off the final weekend of the year? I’m up north at my cabin and plan on UNPLUGGING for the next few days to soak in quality family time😊 Perfect for reflecting on the past year and building some intentions for 2018. Still working on those, but let us know if you have any ideas! Happy weekend and happy New Year☺️🎉

How it feels to put another semester in the books!! I’m so excited to be home for winter break now, and taking some time to reflect on my first half of the school year😊 I’m proud of many of the accomplishments I’ve made, but will be thinking about things I can improve upon in the new year.
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Tell us👇 What things are you proud of this year? What are your goals for 2018?

Last week, I sat down and wrote some affirmations for myself to keep in mind throughout the month of December✨ It really helped me clear my head when all I could think about was how busy I’ll be in the coming weeks! With the end of the semester approaching, busy holiday planning, and more, I’m sure you’re all feeling the stress this time of year too. This week, dedicate a few minutes to writing something down that will keep you going - even if it’s just 5 minutes! Steal one of these, or create your own mantra😊