Self happiness: College edition

In my original first post I had stated that Social Media can take over your self happiness. No matter what media outlet we are on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or even Linked In. Social media is a place to broadcast your life. Which seems cool at first to tell everyone your accomplishments and the cool things that you have done in life, until you start comparing yourself to other people through social media. I am a very active Instagram user and I compare myself by likes, if I could just get 200 likes then I'll be happy. Well, then I hit my new "like goal" , and I don't feel the happiness I think I should feel so I set another goal. It's a constant cycle of comparing yourself to people. This is why I recently deleted my instagram app, It's only been three days but I am a lot happier. Don't get sucked into the social media world and live your life through it. Put your phone downwind enjoy life through your own eyes.

Are you an animal person? ME TOO! This relates to my last blog post about building relationships. Maybe you really aren't a people person, well a good alternative is a furry/scaly friend. I, personally, have two dogs and they are my happiness. Who wouldn't love to be greeted with kisses and happiness overtime you come home? I highly suggest getting a pet because you can vent to them, cuddle with them, and play/ go on dates with them. What better forever friend! My animals bring me self happiness, go get a furry friend and comment your furry friends names!

"I am a strong independent woman/man." Well that's great to hear but through this college journey you will not want to be alone. Who are you going to talk to about your achievements and struggles? One of the most important points of my self happiness is the support I have behind myself. Strong relationships DO promote self happiness. No matter if that's with family or friends, you need a mentor to guide you and give you advice through this life transition. Even if you are a person that keeps to yourself most of the time these relationships are proven to provide you happiness. *Strong reminder that all my posts are opinionated*

Finding your hobbies is important as stated in earlier blog posts.        One of my hobbies is traveling.       This can be a difficult hobby while in college, because we are all in the same boat...limited money limited fun? No, so not true at all. You don't have to go somewhere tropical to count it as a trip. Take a road trip, split the gas money, camp in your car. Live a little. See what's out there besides your hometown. Take a trip with YOUR person or people. No matter if it costs $1 or $1000 Get a way from S T R E S S. Happy Traveling.