Living smarter sounds a lot more difficult than it really is. In fact, little changes can make a huge difference. We may not always make good decisions but if we make a few smart decisions, they can balance out the bad ones (ie: going to the gym but then also eating pancakes at 2 A.M.).
These tips for living smarter may not change your life, but they’ll definitely make it a lot easier.
Are you a risk taker? I’m sure as hell not. I hate gambling, I like knowing the future and I’m constantly anxious about everything. Therefore, risks are terrifying to me. In fact, it’s taken me years to even build up the courage to take makeup risks.
Makeup is something I’ve deeply loved since the end of middle school and taking risks with it always felt too frightening. In fact, I religiously stuck to petal pink lipstick (gloss if I felt daring) throughout the majority of high school. I didn’t wear red lipstick for the longest time because I was afraid of pulling it off, even though plenty of fair-skinned people pull it off every day (Uh, Taylor Swift!?).
I find myself using, “I’m a busy girl” as an excuse and explanation for a ton of things in my daily life. I can’t call home because I’m a busy girl, I can’t cook a real dinner because I’m a busy girl, I can’t move from lying on the floor complaining about life because I’m a busy girl…you get the gist.
It’s become something of a joke at this point, but ultimately it’s fairly true. I love being busy, in fact I’ve written about the beauty of being busy, but it definitely does take a toll. All in all, it is possible to conquer busy days without losing your energy and your mind, it just takes a little bit of work, nourishment and motivation.
As one semester ends, it’s time for another one to begin! It’s time to end whichever break you’re currently on and crawl out of bed to prepare for the next few months of classes, clubs and college life. Yay? Hopefully it’s a yay. Even if it’s not a yay for you to be starting a new semester, these tips will help you make the process a lot easier (and affordable).
