It’s Okay to Feel Weird Right Now
WELL HELLO. It has been a while and for most of you who follow me on Social Media, you know that I have been super busy this past summer and with starting my senior year of college. If I am going to be completely honest, I really wasn’t always feeling myself to the point that I really didn’t have motivation for much, let alone writing.
In the past few months there have been so many changes happening in my life and while I know they are going to help me grow and that this is all a part of the stage of life I am in, I can’t help but just feel weird right now. BUT, that’s okay. I feel like growing up is so frequently talked about but the reality of actually growing up is often glazed over. Since I was a kid I always thought growing up was such a fantastic and exciting thing -- and it is, but with that comes a lot of difficult changes and seasons along the way that no one really prepares you for or warns you about. However, I have noticed just how normal it is to have this feeling right now and that I’m not alone, which is crazy because it so often feels like no one else is experiencing the same feelings that I am. I have been trying lots of new things and trying to take everything as it comes, and I thought I would share some of the things that have just made me happier and helped me to better cope with all these changes going on at the moment. Hopefully some of these can help those of you who may be going through a similar season or just inspire some new habits in your life!
Running
I have recently gotten more into running as my main form of exercise and while yes I feel so great afterwards it is in no way easy sometimes. However, I have found ways to make it more enjoyable instead of feeling forced or like a chore. Along with that, it has made me feel so much more physically and mentally in tune with myself. I recommend doing this with a friend because I find that doing so makes running more fun altogether and goes by faster!
Having Faith
In the past few months, I have definitely not been focusing on this as much as I should have been, but I have recently made it a goal to reconnect with my faith. Since I have started putting more trust in God, I have truly felt so much more at peace with my life and what is going on. I feel that it is okay to not know all the answers right now and that everything is going to fall into place the way it is meant to be.
Doing things I actually enjoy
This one may sound self explanatory but I feel like (especially in college) it is easy to feel like you “have to do” what everyone else is doing despite potentially hating those things. I have been really focusing on what my mind and body want in any particular moment while also just doing things and surrounding myself with people/things that fill me with joy.
Reading
I was never really a big reader until 2020, when reading was one of the only things anyone could really do during the pandemic LOL. But in the past year I have been able to find books and genres that I LOVE and never would have thought to pull off the shelf. I also feel that this has been a great way to bond with those around me because it feels like so many of my friends have also become huge readers so it's just another thing for us to all enjoy together.
Limiting my time on my devices
This can often be hard especially with classes starting up and things still heavily being virtual. However, I try to start my mornings not on my phone and either with reading or talking to one of my roommates -- sometimes, even just tidying up my room by making my bed and having a productive start to the day. This has made me feel a lot more connected with myself and just all around feels so much better.
Trying new things
Since my course load this year in school is not nearly as busy as it has been in the past, I have had lots more free time. I have been trying to take up some new hobbies and really figure out some more potential talents or strengths I may have and want to use throughout my life.
It's okay to feel weird right now, I’m feeling it right there with ya! Feel free to send me a message if you ever want to talk!
*Edited by Carly Herbert
