positivity

So, what better way to spread gratitude and joy than to share with all of you what I’ve been feeling grateful for, whether it’s big or small?

As you navigate readjustment this semester, remember that you're not alone and by prioritizing self-care, creating an organized schedule, setting clear goals and embracing the support of your community, you can find your footing.

It’s always okay to have friends for different purposes — some that you mostly only see during your club meetings, others that you mostly only go out with. But it’s equally as important to have a few core friends that will help to be beacons of positivity and support when you most need it.

Taking stock of the things that make me happy in little ways always relaxes me and reminds me of the many blessings I enjoy in life. Try it out; you definitely don’t have to go into as much detail as this article!

In retrospect, the nostalgia of my sad songs playlist will always bring me back to that space under the loft, feeling hopeless and crying in the quiet after midnight. Since then, these sad songs have also given me the strength to change the course of my well-being.

The garage lies in shambles before me, and I can see myself lying in the rubble — just another victim of the collapse. Just another victim of my insistence on zeroing in on the bad and never on the good.

There are many approaches for finding acceptance in the things we can’t control. What I’d say is a good first step is laughing at ourselves when we find ourselves becoming irritated.

When I was thrown into the stress of college, my mom's advice was to take a deep breath, close my eyes and visualize myself having accomplished my task.

Now, I wish I had remained positive throughout the years, although it is difficult when a physical condition erodes the emotional capacity to do so. I’m grateful for my family and team of doctors. They all fought for me to have more than just a normal life but rather, an extraordinary one.

The Clog is here with a quick guide on how you can practice what the Danes call "hygge" to start your semester off on a positive note.