Being managing editor of ugazine, UGA’s student-produced magazine, ranks in the top of my extracurricular activities. But this past week, my duties there have consumed any moment outside of classes and interning. Between assigning stories, attending meetings and going to the printer, I’ve met myself coming and going.

Granted, with leadership comes responsibility; nonetheless I have to remind myself (or maybe my mom and boyfriend do more of the reminding) to chill out once in a while. So last night I postponed catch-up sociology reading in exchange for watching the Saints/Colts game with my guy friends. I’m not an NFL fan, but the downtime served as a stress reducer. There’s a lot to be said for dedicated individuals, but you can burn yourself out, too. Reward yourself for the hard work completed. (By the way…I’m printing out this blog immediately when it’s finished and laminating it to put on my desk. This all applies to me as much as anyone else.) I think it’s easy to get caught up in involvements and then have more on your plate than you can swallow. Taking small bites is better for the digestive system anyway.