Creating A Better Version Of Myself Essay

Creating a Better Version of Myself Transitioning from being a high school student to a college student is an ongoing challenge for me up until now. Honestly, I wasn’t used to doing everything on my own yet because I was very reliant on my parents, teachers, and friends back in high school. But when I got to college I was really surprised at how independent most students were, so I aspired to become like that. I was so pressured to do things on my own and be independent but it had caused me to be extremely stressed out and overwhelmed. Gradually, my mental and physical health got worse and I wasn’t happy going to school anymore. At that point, I thought that I really needed to change my daily routine and seek some help. By giving myself …show more content…
From kindergarten to twelfth grade students are constantly being guided by teachers, counselors, and staff from school. Many students are used to getting help without asking for it because there was always someone around to help them out. In high school, I got used to the fact that my schedule was made for me and that we had a bell schedule to keep track of our classes. I was way too reliant on other people and comfortable that some tasks were handled for me. My first day of college eventually rolled around and I was completely in shock. Seeing how independent people were on the first day was very intimidating. I felt pressured to be independent like them so I avoided asking for help. Ever since I have started college my mental and physical health have been at an all time low and have affected the my positive outlook on …show more content…
Since I only go to school three days a week I have decided to use my days off for resting and recovering. I will have to make sure that I get a full 8 hours of sleep by shutting off my electronics an hour before bedtime so that I can make up for the amount of sleep I have lost. Making healthier eating choices is also important for my physical health and could benefit me by improving my mood, maintaining my weight, and by boosting my energy. I will make healthier choices by keeping a food journal and recording what I eat so that I can improve my eating habits. Shopping for more fruits and vegetables at the market would be very helpful. Another way to relieve stress is if I go to the student recreation center to exercise and get physically active. It would help relieve a lot of stress that is caused by my academics and other aspects of my life. Exercise is also known to release hormones called ‘endorphins’ which makes people happy. At the student recreation center they provide ellipticals, a rock wall, basketball courts, and an indoor track for CSUN students to use. To take care of my mental health I would use the services at the Oasis Wellness Center in University Student Union. I have used the nap pods to take a power nap between classes and it would help me get through the day without feeling groggy. By making simple