How can I look after my mental health? - Time to Talk Day

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Daily reflection: I try to spend approximately 10 minutes reflecting about my day every evening. I find that it helps me debrief and plan my day tomorrow.

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Exercise: exercise releases serotonin, also know as happy hormones, so I try my best to either go to the gym for a few hours, try to walk in the park, or even put on a song and dance around my flat.

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Plan some time with friends: it can often get pretty stressful around exam time, so I try my best to calendar in some social breaks to see my friends. It can be as quick as grabbing coffee and getting back to study.

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Talk to someone: I really feel like having someone you can confide in whether a friend, a tutor, a family member is really important as they can often help us see another point of view when things are looking gloomy. I am grateful that my university has a wellbeing service that allows us to have a completely confidential chat.

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Health: Finally, your mental health affects your overall health and vice versa! It is important to ensure you are eating health and getting enough sleep as these are the pillars to healthy mind.