The start of a new school year is always so exciting. It provides a renewed sense of hope. It gives you new classmates, new sisters, new curriculum, new professors, and a new living space.
During this time of "new", keep a few things in mind:
- As women, we are often over-scheduled. We frequently put other needs in front of our own. Check in with yourself: make sure you are listening to your body! If you're stressed, tired, hungry, anxious, these things will likely decrease your chance of being the best student, sister or employee you can be. Take care of you first!
- Mind your worth! Always keep this in mind: you are amazing. You are juggling school, your chapter responsibilities, friends, sisters, family, and work. It's tough! But you are doing it and you are doing it well.
- Keep it up and remind yourself of how amazing you are.
- When others compliment this, do not dismiss it; accept the compliment and say "thank you!"
- Work to find the good in others. If you are constantly judging others and being critical of them, it's tough to keep centered and positive yourself. Work to find the good in others. Seek out their strengths and accept them for who they are.
- Adopt an attitude of gratitude. You are blessed. You attend a fabulous institution where you are earning a degree. You are part of the best organization (yes, I'm biased... and you should be too) in the world. Keep your perspective grateful; watch how your attitude and interaction with others will change.
- Be the person you want to meet. This one is simple. Be the person you seek out as a friend. If everyone acted this way, the world would be a better place with a lot more friends.
- Yoga and meditation are fantastic ways to keep centered, relaxed, and calm. They are good for both your mind and body!
- Remember to have a little fun! Go out with your friends for dinner, stop for ice cream, go for a walk, and catch up on your favorite shows in pajamas- anything that relaxes you and creates fun!
DL,
Stacy
