The Best Years of Your Life.

During your time at University it's so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of deadlines, homework, exams, schedules and teenage drama, but you have to take a step back and realise that these are the best years of your life. University may seem stressful because you constantly worry about failing classes or not succeeding but if you can't manage your stress now, you're going to struggle later in life! You may not notice it, but right now you are stress free with no serious responsibilities, doing what you love, surrounded by thousands of people your age.

Sometimes I find myself getting into a stagnate routine; class in the morning, practice all afternoon, homework, bed...repeat. However, I'll always  stop myself an think, life is fucking good. I know everyone has they're problems and upsets but I think our generation often forgets to view the bigger picture. It may seem so cliche, but you have to appreciate that you have a roof over your head, access to clean water, clothes to wear and a huge support network of friends and family, whether you realise it or not. For those reasons it kills me hearing stupid, pathetic complaints about the smallest, most irrelevant things. I'm so grateful for the position I'm in and the environment I'm surrounded by and you should be too.

It may suck that you have student loans, tight budgets and have to pay for ridiculous textbooks, but embrace it. Enjoy the fact that you're not paying mortgages, insurance, utilities, school fees and bank bills. I guarantee the day that you are finally earning the money to go buy all the clothes you want, you'll be buying them for your kids or paying off debt.

Whether you're at university, college, taking a gap year or working from home...be grateful and appreciate the best years of your life. Right now, I'm surrounded by thousands of students, endless opportunities and activities. Make smart decisions and get involved, but never live with regrets. Enjoy your college years, go to the parties, make new friends, achieve the most you can and get your priorities right. You won't get this ever chance again! Absorb every second of it.

Currently, I'm in a position where I can play field hockey every single day and share the experience with 22 similar minded girls. You may not recognise it but you are in control of your life right now. You get to choose your classes, adjust your schedule to meet your needs and no one can tell you what to do. You have the control of whether you want to work to 100% of your ability or not give a sh*t. Once you're done with college you won't have those choices. It's likely you'll be under the control of a boss and you'll get no choice in what time you start or what you do. The grass isn't greener on the other side...*after college*. All I'm trying to encourage is that you recognise how lucky you are and that these 3-5 years will be the best of your life.

Yes, of course earning a good salary, getting married, buying a house and having kids will be amazing too, but I watch too many of my peers waste their chances at university because they're too narrow minded to be grateful for what they have.

So please, love your life...because it is f***ing great.

Even if it doesn't feel it right now.

Ciao,

Hannah x