How About Some Positivity?

   

photo source: metro.co.uk

     Well, here we go again. It's finals week and I think I speak on behalf of most college students and faculty when I say pass the Redbull. Though I'm taking less classes than I was last semester, making this time around a little easier, the deadlines leading up to finals week are still weighing on me quite a bit. Do I stay up into the wee hours to finish this or wake up earlier tomorrow? What should I do first? What percent of my grade is this? It's due when? Maybe you shouldn't have spent so much time procrastinating...these are the thoughts competing for my attention this week. Perhaps you can relate. School stress, combined with some other tough things going on in my life, have gotten this week off to an iffy start (although I will have you know my Spanish tests went pretty well! Let's not overlook our opportunities to celebrate!).

     Like I said, I'm sure quite a few of you feel the same, and in facing times that are stressful and hard, whatever the reason may be, we can use a little extra positivity. So, to tie this into Technical Editing, here are some photos, videos and articles to boost your spirits during a week that may be trying (all of which are great examples of well thought out editing choices, of course). Enjoy!

This ultra-inspiring graduation speech (via Goalcast)

This good-for-your-soul article on a woman's sweet hobby (via Good News Network)

This incredible invention to help the Earth (via Mashable Deals)

and last but not least

This adorable wrong number story (via Good News Network)



I hope you got the chance to check some of these out and, if need be, they gave you an emotional boost during what could be a pretty long week. Hang in there, finish strong and don't forget to take some time for your mental and emotional health!