This past Sunday, I was feeling a little down. I was super overwhelmed by the work I had for the week, but could not find the motivation to do anything. I called my mom in distress to which she told me to get a coffee and go for a drive. She told me I needed a brain break and seeing something new would raise my spirits.
So I got in my car and went to Starbucks, grabbing a venti iced coffee and hit the road. I turned on the road behind the hospital and queued up my summer playlist. The air was a toasty 60 degrees, so I decided to roll my windows down as I drove through the surrounding farmland. I had no sense of direction as I turned down whatever street or road appealed to me. I took in my surroundings and got lost in the music; I began to feel bliss. Once I found myself back to good spirits, I turned my car around and drove back to campus.
When I got back, I was able to complete my work and other Sunday duties that I could not find the energy for earlier in the day. I had realized that my Sunday morning sadness was a result of feeling trapped and alone in my small dorm room. I needed to get out and feel the sun on my skin in order to feel like myself again. I think that I am definitely a victim of seasonal depression, as many of us are, and because of that I am often sad for no reason. Luckily, this past week has been beautiful and I have found opportunities to escape my cold, brick-walled dorm to go explore the beautiful outdoors. I really enjoyed my weekend ride and because of my positive experience, I plan to do this every Sunday afternoon for the rest of the semester in attempt to clear my head and find peace in the great outdoors.
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