A Book, A Desk, A Lamp: My 3 Best Investments From Last Year

Last year I made three purchases that changed my life for the better. They weren't flashy or expensive items or even stocks for that matter, but they have given me the tools to become more balanced and achieve a greater wellbeing. Up until that point, I was constantly running on fumes trying to balance between my classes, labs, study, work, life...you get the gist. And while my book, desk, and lamp weren't miraculous cures for my chaotic lifestyle, each item helped me to create more structure in my days and build meaningful habits that improved my wellbeing in countless ways. From a self-help book providing wisdom on how to better manage stress to a standing desk that combated exhaustion from sedentary work sessions and a Himalayan salt lamp filling up the atmosphere with a soothing presence — these purchases set me up for success. Even more, they taught me the importance of having patience and investing in myself, something that I'm still doing today. A Self-Help Book I'm a student Physical Therapist. Wow, it still feels strange to say that. Throughout high school and undergrad, I had mastered the habit of studying for an exam, passing the exam, and then moving on to the next exam. Graduate school was a game changer for me in that everything was actual appliance based. Instead of just regular multiple choice exams, there were lab practicals with real life scenarios where the answer is never black and white. Instead of the correct answer being answer choice "C", the c...
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