Adulthood

Just wanted to share a little bit about what my life's been like lately. Honestly, kinda crazy. Every day feels like a whirlwind from waking up to crashing out at night. My alarm clock is my worst enemy. It wrenches me right out of bed at 4 am sharp. Making breakfast for my parents and myself is the first order of business on my to-do list. Not exactly my dream job but someone has got to do it. Then it's a mad dash to get ready for college. Classes start at 7 am, which is basically the crack of dawn for me. College in and of itself is a mixed bag. Some classes I really enjoy, while others feel like torture. Oh well, that is what is expected, isn't it? By the time the day of college is over at around 2 or 3 pm, I am literally ready to drop dead . But there is no time for that. I have to get home, deal with the chores, and, of course, listen to endless advice from my parents .  I love them, but it feels sometimes like a never-ending lecture. After I survive the ...

Have you read the story of Ratan by Rabindranath Tagore? It is about this small girl who finds an affinity with the kind-hearted postmaster who comes to her village. She feels devastated when he leaves the place. Perhaps you are not going through exactly the same situation as Ratan, but don't you ever feel that someone needs to understand how burdened you are? Life is hard at any age. It feels like there's a million things being put on your plate: school, homework, chores, family stuff, taking care of yourself. .. This is your space to write about all that—whether you are a kid trying to get a mountain of homework done or an adult, running a career and raising a family. Finding Your Rhythm Mornings. Some people, perhaps like you, are early birds who chirp with the rising sun. Others, let's just say the snooze button is their favorite sport. The good news? There's really no one-size-fits-all answer to sleep schedules. We'll help you find a routine that wo...