The Game of Life: College Edition New relations

In prior articles, I have mentioned allowing yourself to explore new opportunities, places and people. Today, I would like to harp on the people aspect of that idea. Personally, I tend to stick to the same three friends and solely hang out with them as well as the softball team. Before coming to college, I didn’t make an effort to branch out to meet or get to know new people. Honestly, the anxiety of those situations proved too much for me to handle. Now, however, I have come to realize that life is too short to not branch out. Sure, not everyone is going to be the best of friends or humans in general, but there is something to learn in every relationship, whether that be good or bad.
There are other kids from Madison also living in Pensacola and playing sports, and they have played a huge role in helping me branch out. Through them, I have met some amazing people that I am so grateful for. They help me see everyday things from a different perspective, further strengthening my development as a person. It’s also good to have people to talk to outside of your team or coworkers that you are with every day, and having those resources has made my stressful college athlete life a little more manageable.
So the moral of the story is to open your life to those around you. Even if change or new scenarios make you uncomfortable, go for it. The results might surprise you.