One of the more popular "pop" self-help books when I was growing up was "All I Ever Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." I forget who wrote this one. You can probably find used copies at your library or online. But, what I do remember from this book is all of the essential life skills you need to survive as a grown-up were really learned in kindergarten.
How does this possibly apply to a college freshman? Well, let's think about it. In Kindergarten, we learned to share and play with others. Freshmen moving into small dorm rooms will be a bit more successful in their relationships with their roommates if they remember how to do this. We also learned to work when its time to work and play when its time to play. This little bit of information is essential to the freshman's success in the academic world. Finally, we learned a bit about nutrition, the essentials of proper snacking, and the absolute necessity of nap time. If our freshmen remember to eat their fruits and vegetables, choose snacks wisely, and nap (or sleep) when they need to, they'll maintain their health and happy disposition all year long--even during stressful times such as mid-terms and finals.
So, freshment, if you remember nothing else as you move forward in life, remember to share with others, play well with others when its play time, do your work when its assigned, eat your fruits and vegetables, choose your snacks wisely, and take time out to nap. Its all good!
Until next time!
Lynn Byrne
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