{"id":5157,"date":"2021-02-14T12:43:04","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T17:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=5157"},"modified":"2021-02-14T12:51:04","modified_gmt":"2021-02-14T17:51:04","slug":"on-feeling-fine-when-the-world-is-on-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2021\/02\/14\/on-feeling-fine-when-the-world-is-on-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazzy: On Feeling Fine When the World Is on Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Feeling Fine When the World Is on Fire<\/h3>\n

My Tips to Help You Weather a Unique Spring Semester<\/h5>\n

This school year has been rough<\/em>, to say to least. We\u2019ve had to grapple with killer bees, a global pandemic, rising racial tensions, a presidential election, an attempted coup, confusing Gamestop stocks, climate change, Bridgerton, wildfires, oh my!<\/p>\n

And, it\u2019s only the beginning of second semester.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how I\u2019m dealing when the world is on fire, literally. Maybe one of these tips can help you, too.<\/p>\n

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  1. <\/em>Journaling<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before the pandemic, I rarely wrote about myself. But, now, my tune has changed. With everything going on, I find it cathartic to write about my life. This way, I can process my emotions before they start pouring onto another person. There\u2019s lots of different ways to journal \u2014 I personally love this<\/p>\n

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    1. <\/em>Keeping an Organized Calendar<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      I don\u2019t know where I\u2019d be without my Google Calendar and Notion workspace. My bedroom has become my classroom, work office, dining room, study space and gym; it\u2019s easy to lose track of time. But, my organizers keep me healthy, safe and sane during these tough times.<\/p>\n

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      1. <\/em>Getting Fresh Air<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Admittedly, this is something I struggle with. However, studies<\/a> have shown that fresh air and sunshine are good for the soul. So, go for that morning walk. Take your dog for a run. Bike to Starbucks; you deserve it.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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        1. <\/em>Remembering to Breathe<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          It sounds silly, but I promise it\u2019s not. I schedule Breathing Breaks, as I call them, into my day. Sometimes I need to check-in with my body, relax my muscles and calm my mind. The Headspace<\/a> app, free for BU students, can help with this as well.<\/p>\n

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          So, now it\u2019s your turn. What works for me might not work for you. And that\u2019s okay. It\u2019s also okay to not be okay. There are days when I struggle to get out of bed. It can be hard to log-in to Zoom, or to turn on your camera, or to reach out to a classmate about that cup of coffee you said you wanted to get with them 3 months ago. But, no matter where you\u2019re at in life right now, it\u2019s okay. It\u2019s okay to feel all<\/em> your feelings. It\u2019s okay to ask for help.<\/p>\n

          Lastly\u2026<\/em><\/h3>\n

          I\u2019d be remiss to not include a few mental health resources. So, here\u2019s a non-exhaustive list of free resources for exhausted folks. You can access these no matter where you\u2019re at \u2014 mentally, economically, or physically.<\/p>\n