This post is very much inspired by conversations I've had with friends recently and stems from common misconceptions about graduate life. Starting university I made a mental five-year plan of how I imagined life would be after graduation. Now I'm about to graduate I can wholeheartedly say I've not really done any of the things on my five-year plan and surprisingly I'm okay with that, and instead, I feel more fulfilled than I ever thought I would. It's ingrained in us from a young age that 'adult life' is about finding a successful job and buying a house, many people fall into a rut in their 9-5 job just getting by, working to pay their bills and failing to enjoy each stage of life. I want to premise that by no means am I saying having a 9-5 routine is bad, this post is aimed at those people who want to feel more fulfilled and make the most out of their life. The 'I'll just get by' mindset is so common and is a slippery slope to not enjoying the time you have and building meaningful memories. In today's post, I want to give you four ways you can adapt your lifestyle to thrive and not just survive. You are worthy of thriving and optimizing your own life, stop living in survival mode!
Time Management
Some of us have too many commitments, overbooked schedules, and not enough personal time for self-care. Learning to manage your time will be a lifesaver. Get an actual organizer or calendar and write down how you will structure your day. I have always been an advocate of writing down everything you plan to do every day. For example, self-care time, exercise, work, personal time, social time, relaxing time, sleep, and so forth. When you see your schedule written out, you can then prioritize and make sure your day is balanced.
Live in the Present
If you’re ruminating on what’s already happened or worried about what is to come, you may be exacerbating your anxiety and unhappiness by choosing to dwell on things you can’t change or control.
To practice being in the present, forgive yourself and others for any past wrongs. Also, identify exactly what you are worried about in the future. Then, plan for how you would deal with different scenarios or just learn ways to let go. There is only so much we can control. Once you have begun to take control of your past- and future-oriented thoughts, you can truly begin to appreciate the present moment.
Identify your Stressors
Start by identifying the two or three things that cause you the most stress on a consistent basis. Then, determine if there are concrete things you can do to lessen or even eliminate the pressure. If you can’t eliminate or change a stressor—like a job you dislike but can’t afford to quit—challenge yourself to handle it differently or learn new ways to react or communicate better to see if that would help.
Create a Self-Care Routine
Self-care must be NON-NEGOTIABLE so that we can thrive! Creating small goals and routines can help us with our self-care as well. We are typically prouder of ourselves, have better boundaries, feel better, get more restful sleep, eat healthier, and have more confidence. When you are taking care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally, you are more likely to thrive and feel better. If you've read some of my other posts I tend to always talk about the importance of a solid self-care routine.
A great way to start this process is to write down 1 to 3 self-care goals daily.
Here are some examples:
–Journal 5 minutes a day
-Walk at least 20 minutes
-Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep
-Reach out to a friend or family member with a call or text
-Make my bed
(Get as specific as possible).
We all have the power to change the direction of our lives at any point in time. So have faith, and give yourself the gift of thriving and living your best life!
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