Most college students don’t put self-care at the top of their to do lists. When you’re caught up in the whirlwind (旋风) of classes, extra-curricular, work, friendship, and final exams, it’s easy to ignore a task that doesn’t come with a deadline (even if that task is simply...
College studentsfacultymental healthmentorshipself-caresuicideCollege is a big adjustment for students, and it doesn't come without its challenges, including being in a new place with new responsibilities. It is a stressful time that presents new obstacles and frustrations that can lead to increased...
Although there are many aspects to caring for your mental health, one of the foundations to staying healthy emotionally is self-care. All too often, college students (and pretty much everyone) put self-care on the back burner in favor of other priorities. However, taking care of yourself is...
Out with anxiety and stress and in with the rest. Unwind for the night by sipping onall-natural calming tea.These teas have ingredients that calm your body. As students, allow this to be your everyday stress reliever. “I love to sip on a cup of tea at the end of the night or whe...
For example, there is evidence that deep breathing exercises may reduce symptoms of test anxiety in students. Hobbies While activities geared toward improvement in academics and extracurriculars can be important, it’s also typically vital that teens are able to pursue their pa...
Mental health.Stress, anxiety, and depression are unfortunately very common among students. Taking time for mental self-care can prevent these conditions and help you manage your mental state more effectively. Following simple practices like journaling, hobbies, or meditation can do wonders for your ...
The time you spend in college is going to test your ability to multi-task; and so, time management is essential to maintaining a degree of productivity that is effective and that will produce the results required of the environment. However, college students tend to overlook some very important...
To learn more about the behaviors that underlie well-being, 206 (predominantly female) university students completed measures of well-being and six self-care practices. Four such practices (mindful acceptance, seeking social support, sleep hygiene, and food habits) uniquely predicted well-being, but...
The demands of your daily life can dictate what type of self-care you might need the most. A self-care plan for a busy college student who feels mentally stimulated all the time and has a bustling social life might need to emphasize physical self-care. A retired person, on the other ha...
Most college students don’t put self-care at the top of their to do lists. When you’re caught up in the whirlwind of classes, extracurriculars, work, friendship, and final exams, it’s easy to ignore a task that doesn’t come with a deadline (even if that task is simply “taking...