This piece is about my prior eating disorder and stressful schedule as a sophomore in high school. 2020 was a tough year for me, I struggled with low self-esteem and as a result, would wake up every morning to do things I absolutely hated. I restricted everything that I would eat, would force myself to attend late-night water polo practices, and barely having enough time to sleep at the end of the day. Despite this, when COVID-19 hit, I was given the opportunity to slow down and realize the unfortunate situation I found myself in. Although it took a decent amount of time, I aimed to focus on my mental health and do things that make me happy. Thus, I quit polo and stuck to what I like doing best, swimming, and lightened my workload at school. Additionally, surrounding myself by positive people are truly what got me through this confusing time in my life, something I do not believe would have been possible had it not been for the pandemic.