When you get to college, you will find out within days if not hours of your arrival that if you wanted to, you could spend every minute of your time socializing, whether it takes the form of hanging out in the common room with your friends, checking out the parties on Fraternity and Sorority Row, or checking out your new city. People who take the path of all social life no academics have a much better time than those who take the all academic no social life path -- until they start getting (usually very bad) grades. Fortunately for you, there are many more moderate paths you can forge between these two extremes. A balancing act between your social life and your academic one takes some effort and commitment, but it's worth figuring out how to do it. With a little planning, you can enjoy both aspects of school even more than you would if you were to pursue just one at the expense of the other. So, just how do you go about balancing your social life and school?
Social Life and Academic Life: Strike A Balance By Making A Plan Okay, sure. Some people might get the career of their dreams because they shared a laugh over the keg with the right person during their sophomore year of college. But you can't plan on things like this. What you can plan for is your academic success. And when you have that, the keg party or poetry reading you decide to attend with your friends will be that much more fun, because you won't have work hanging over your head.
What this means in short is plan your social life around your academic life. That means you plan your academic life first; you give it priority over your social life, and you do the social things that appeal to you after the work day is done. Will this work 100 percent of the time? No, it probably won't. For example, when Jimmy Eats World played a surprise show at USC last fall, many of my students had to re-arrange their study plans to go enjoy the show. But, if you make a commitment to academics for the most part, enjoying exceptions like a surprise concert or a call from your crush in math section won't take you too far off course. When you get to school and find out what your classes are, make a study schedule, and stick to it to the best of your abilities. Plan on getting papers and assignments done sooner rather than later. That way, when your favorite band shows up, you won't be behind the eight ball academically when you give in to the urge to go -- which you should, because college is about the fun things you do, too.
If you are serious about committing yourself to long-term weight loss, then you will most likely find that devoting part of your schedule to maintaining a strict exercise and diet can severely affect your social life. Not only are you at risk for becoming a social outcast if you closely monitor your food intake at public events such as a dinner party, but you also risk alienating your close friends if you being spending an inordinate amount of time exercising.
As with all great things, it is important that you find a balance between your desire to exercise and your desire to spend time with friends. While one activity should not negatively impact the other, it is sometimes difficult to draw the line, especially in the beginning of a new weight-loss routine.
Here are some tips to help you maintain an active social life while simultaneously sustaining a measurable weight loss:
Train Together Grab a Buddy and set a goal together. You and a friend can train together for a local race, such as a 10K or even a marathon. By having a goal set, you and your friend will have a set deadline for working out. The deadline will likely inspire you to take your workout routine seriously.
Also, when you work out with a Buddy, you will be building your bond while at the same time building your body. When the race is over, you will not only have a slimmer body and the satisfaction of having completed a race, but you will also have a closer friend.
Join a Team Sports teams are a great way to meet new people or to spend time with people you already know in a relaxed, competitive environment. Look around for athletic teams in your area, such as softball, Frisbee, kickball or tennis. If you do not play a sport, then join a running or canoeing club.
You will find that getting out and playing a sport will help you to feel better about yourself, especially if you do not enjoy working out. When playing sports with others, there is a tendency to forget that you are working out. Instead, you are too busy enjoying the game. Most adult athletic leagues also have post-practice happy hours at a local pub.
Head to the Park Grab a group of Buddies and head off to the park for an afternoon of Frisbee. You and your friends will enjoy the sunshine, camaraderie and athleticism of a fun game.
If you live near the mountains or a walking trail, then gather a group together for a small hike. You will find that the more fun activities you can share with your friends, the closer and more athletic your entire group will become. Go ahead ? be a leader.
Join a Class Participating in a group fitness class is a great way to stay motivated, work your body into shape, and meet new people. If you are a member of a gym, then get your hands on an updated schedule of classes and enroll in one that you think fits your needs. If you are not a member of a gym, then find a local Yoga or athletic studio that appeals to you.
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