When physics and life get hard, what gets you through?

SPS wanted to Know:

When physics and life get hard, what gets you through?

You told us, on Facebook and Twitter, and we noticed some common themes. Throughout this issue, we bring you words of wisdom from your peers who have been there and found ways to keep going and keep growing.

When physics and life gets hard, what gets you through?

• A change in perspective. For me, this goes a long way in overcoming the challenges of life and being a student. The right mental perspective and attitude often give rise to new opportunities to grow.
• Relaxing and trying again.
• Remembering my dream. It leads to new modes of satisfaction.
• Holding on with all my strength to my driving passion for both.
• “Dr. Who” of course!
• Sometimes my goals are the only thing that I hold on to.
• Getting lost in an alternate reality. TV, video games, and movies help me unwind when things get hard, so I can be ready for the next difficult task.
• Knowing that I’ve made it further than anyone in my family because of their sacrifices and that they support me. I can’t let them or myself down.
• Mountain Dew and the solution manual. Chocolate! Dr. Pepper! Coffee!
• God for life, for physics. Keep faith with physics.
• Music. Mozart, Beethoven, and Pachelbel.
• Remembering that without the challenge I get lazy and wouldn’t be inclined to learn as much as I’d like to.