Ways to manage your physical, mental and emotional health at University...
I thought I would share some information about the importance of health at university and beyond.
Physical Health
Our physical health is what usually springs to mind when you hear the word ‘health.’ This is unsurprising though, given that our physical health lays the foundation for our overall well-being.
As a college or university student facing assignment deadlines and/or exams, some important questions to ask yourself are:
Am I getting enough sleep?
Am I regularly exercising?
Am I eating a balanced diet?
If you confidently answered yes to these questions, chances are that your physical health is in check and that you are balancing your studies with your physical well-being.
Mental and Emotional Health
Good mental and emotional health is increasingly being recognised as essential for good overall health. With growing rates of poor mental health, it’s important for us to educate ourselves and others on ways that we can improve our mental and emotional wellbeing to lead a healthier life. From dealing with exam stress to balancing multiple assignment deadlines, developing coping strategies is essential for a university student.
University has highs and lows, but it’s important to remember that you are never alone!
I hope this helps!
Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps
Reply 1
Such an important consideration - productivity does NOT have the monopoly on wellbeing and its super-important to look after yourself to give yourself the best chance to do well academically.
A few things I'd suggest from experience:
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😴 Avoid all-nighters for coursework if possible - Monster drink is not your friend!
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🥳 Try not to go out the night before an early lecture or busy day - sleep helps your mind consolidate info and prepare you for the day.
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🥙 Eat a healthy and balanced diet - don't be like me and live on couscous!
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🎭️ Do something outside your studies such as student ambassador work and/or joining a society - everyone needs a break!
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🐘 Draw an elephant - split it into sections, label each one with an assignment and a deadline, and colour in the sections as the coursework is submitted. Acts as a very motivating progress chart which helps break down the year into manageable tasks
Looking forward to hearing others' suggestions!
University of Bath
Reply 2
This is such an important topic! Here's a few things I would recommend coming from a recent graduate. Have patience and don't be too hard on yourself. Everyone is different so it's important to not compare yourself to others, what they're doing or who they're friends with. Just be yourself.
Make the most of the support available to you. Here's at the University of Lancashire, we have great wellbeing support including counselling and much more. Taking regular breaks whilst revising or studying is also so important. This is something I would avoid doing as I didn't want to lose being productive but I learnt the opposite the hard way. I got to a point where I struggled to focus and concentrate whilst revising, which made me realise that implementing breaks actually boosts your concentration and motivation. Trying simple 5-10 minute breaks to grab some food, make a cuppa or even go for a walk around the block allowed me to stop getting burnt out and be able to recharge. Recharge and take time for yourself doing the thing you enjoy or find new things!
Do you have a gym on campus that you could use? This is another great tool to make the most of and look after your physical health. If gyms aren't for you, working out at home or walking/jogging could be an option. Just getting yourself outside is important. Hope this helps 🙂
Bets wishes, ^Zac
Reply 3
I thought I would share some information about the importance of health at university and beyond.
Physical Health
Our physical health is what usually springs to mind when you hear the word ‘health.’ This is unsurprising though, given that our physical health lays the foundation for our overall well-being.
As a college or university student facing assignment deadlines and/or exams, some important questions to ask yourself are:
Am I getting enough sleep?
Am I regularly exercising?
Am I eating a balanced diet?
If you confidently answered yes to these questions, chances are that your physical health is in check and that you are balancing your studies with your physical well-being.
Mental and Emotional Health
Good mental and emotional health is increasingly being recognised as essential for good overall health. With growing rates of poor mental health, it’s important for us to educate ourselves and others on ways that we can improve our mental and emotional wellbeing to lead a healthier life. From dealing with exam stress to balancing multiple assignment deadlines, developing coping strategies is essential for a university student.
University has highs and lows, but it’s important to remember that you are never alone!
I hope this helps!
Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps
Hi!
This is all so helpful, so I thought I would add some of my tips for looking after yourself while at uni.
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Get outside! Try and get outside every day even if it is just for a short walk. I know it can feel like a chore sometimes but I always feel so much better when I've had a little bit of fresh air, especially if I have nothing on that day as I struggle being inside all day.
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Try and join a gym near you. Sometimes accommodations will have a gym, or your uni may have one too with discounted membership for students so have a look as this is also something that really helps me.
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Talk to people if you are ever struggling. Talk to your friends, your family or people at uni. There will be dedicated student support and wellbeing teams at your uni so keep in contact with them if you are ever struggling as they will be there for you and it can really help to talk about how you are feeling.
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Try and eat and sleep as well as you can! Once you settle into a routine it does get easier, but try and make sure you are sleeping well and also eating well. You don't have to cook something great from scratch every day, but try to eat a balanced diet as it does really help.
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Try and have things planned with friends, even if you have work to do. Of course your work should come first, but I am always so much more productive if I take an hours break in the day to go for a walk or a coffee with a friend and then when I get back I am much more refreshed and motivated.
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Decorate your room as it will help it to feel more like yours and should help with homesickness.
I hope some of these help!
Lucy -SHU student ambassador.
Reply 4
I thought I would share some information about the importance of health at university and beyond.
Physical Health
Our physical health is what usually springs to mind when you hear the word ‘health.’ This is unsurprising though, given that our physical health lays the foundation for our overall well-being.
As a college or university student facing assignment deadlines and/or exams, some important questions to ask yourself are:
Am I getting enough sleep?
Am I regularly exercising?
Am I eating a balanced diet?
If you confidently answered yes to these questions, chances are that your physical health is in check and that you are balancing your studies with your physical well-being.
Mental and Emotional Health
Good mental and emotional health is increasingly being recognised as essential for good overall health. With growing rates of poor mental health, it’s important for us to educate ourselves and others on ways that we can improve our mental and emotional wellbeing to lead a healthier life. From dealing with exam stress to balancing multiple assignment deadlines, developing coping strategies is essential for a university student.
University has highs and lows, but it’s important to remember that you are never alone!
I hope this helps!
Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps
Hi @Matt-WrexhamUni
So many great tips already, so thought I would just add a few more.
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Make the most of the student services, there are so many great resources from the gym to the mental health and wellbeing teams. Don't be afraid to reach out and use services, especially when your tuition is paying for them make the most of it.
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Going on walks is not only great for your health but a great way to help you settle in to a new area and get familiar with your surroundings.
Hope this helps
-Grace (Kingston Rep)
Reply 5
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Bring a water bottle to campus - staying hydrated is incredibly important
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Any kind of movement - moving your body in any way is a great way to recharge. At MMU, we offer free sport sessions such as yoga, pilates, etc., a great way to move your body without spending extra!
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build little study break routines - study for a set time, then move away from your study area for a few minutes.
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Write down small wins at the end of each week - it's easy to focus on what you haven't done, but noticing these small wins can boost your confidence and keep you motivated.
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Don't compare your uni journey too much to others - everyone moves at their own pace
MMU Student Rep,
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