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It's okay to be tired

Take a deep breath, you're doing so well

Your grades don't define you

Your best doesn't mean pushing yourself to burn out

Your GPA doesn't define you

I believe in you

Take time to care for yourself, acedemics are temporary you have your brain and body forever.

If you're a college student, chances are you're busy. If you're a college student with a job, you're super busy. And sometimes things get hectic and out of hand. As someone who works full time and does school full time and has pets here are some of my favorite tips!

Don't have a super firm schedule for the small things. Don't block in times for things like lunch, baths, or reading. Sometimes things get insane and you need to have flexibility to move things around.

Slept in your makeup? Get some olive or coconut oil and clean the smudging around your eyes. Put on a light color shimmer shadow on your lids, put your highlighter a little higher than normal, and if you have dry skin, throw some on your brow bones, nose, and chin. Doing this will help give you a more refreshed look, making it seem like you got your sleep and keep up with skin care. Make sure to moisturize if you have time and remember to take it off when you get home.

Pack your bag/lunch/whatever the night before. I promise you, you're going to forget something in the morning so make sure it's done and ready for you to grab and go in the morning.

Cook big meals. Cook enough for 3 or 4 people when you cook. It takes maybe 5 minutes longer and will give you several meals.

Schedule one day a month where you do nothing. No chores, no work, no study. Nothing.

Getting up early not only let's you get things done sooner, but it makes you want to go to bed earlier, keeping you out of trouble. You'll save some money too.

Let your professors know when the semester starts that you're working and have family things and talk to them about the course load, assignments, etc. A lot of times, they'll help you out and extend deadlines when needed.

Make friends in class. You can borrow notes on days you miss.

Clean as you go. Wash dishes while cooking, put clothes in the hamper while changing. Put things away after use. It saves so much time and stress.

Sweep every day. Trust me on this.

If you're on campus, just study on campus. Don't waste time in a commute.

Work on assignments as soon as you get them.

Study a little bit evey day. Make flashcards on your phone. I recommend the flashcards app. I use it and have the premium version and it's amazing. I can study while I'm at work, walking between classes, etc.

If you're buying something you use a lot of, shop price per ounce and buy it in bulk. It'll save you time, money, and stress. For example, I eat a lot of rice because it's easy, fast, and cheap. I buy the 5lb bag for $0.07/Oz and it can last me a month sometimes. Fewer trips to the store yes please.

Freeze your fruits and veggies and basically anything else. Stocks, soups, sauces, meat, everything. This way you can cook a bunch at once and freeze it and have it whenever you're in a time/money crunch.

Use your pets as your daily exercise. Take them for a walk, run around the house with them, whatever. But they'll get you up and moving.

Take super good notes in class

Find songs about the topic you're studying and listen to them while on your commute.

Take time every day to move, eat, clean, and relax. Trust me, you'll get more done if you take care of yourself.

Get your vitamin levels checked

Keep jackets, umbrellas, keys, and shoes by the door.

Buy your paper products in bulk.

Crockpots are your new best friend. Throw some shit in there before you leave for the day and come home to fresh, hot dinner! And yes you can make much more than just stews and dips in them! They sell small ones at Walmart for like $15

Eat in the mornings. Please

Water will give you energy in the morning

Keep your things organized. And again, put them back after use.