Too
many times, we find that there's little time to do anything but study,
homework, work, or go to class. Instead of sleeping the recommended 7 to 8 hours, we fit in naps when and where we can. Catching these unhealthy habits now, while you have 4 weeks to prepare for
finals, is essential! Taking 15 minutes to put down the pencil and have a little bit of
“me time” each day, will do your body and mind wonders. Having
a self-care lifestyle is much better than having it as a luxury. Try incorporating self-care habits into your day and see the differences!
Symptoms of Feeling
Overworked
- Less sleep
- No appetite
- Headaches
- Sadness
- Backaches
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Lack of concentration
- Lack of interest
- Conflict in relationships and friendships
- Negative attitude about most things
Practicing Self-Care
All of the aforementioned symptoms can cause impact on a person’s physical
and mental health. Not to mention, it has a direct impact on the people around
you. Below are some ways to fit a moment of self-care into your everyday life.
- Write down things to be happy about right now.
- Try Yoga
- Sweat in some way
- Read for pleasure
- Sleep in
- Stretch
- Clean out a junk drawer
- Meditate
- Listen to your favorite album with no interruptions.
- Go cell phone free for a day
- Drink 8 glasses of water
- Set aside some time for creativity.
- Write a thank you note
- Call a friend
- Take a walk without your phone
- Take a nap
- Practice deep breathing
- Smile at a stranger
- Fix a healthy Pinterest recipe
- Dance
- Be selfish for a moment
- Treat yourself
- Smile
So, do yourself, the people around you, and your
grades a favor by taking some time to yourself each day. Make self-care a lifestyle, not a luxury. You
deserve it!
Questions?
If you have questions about implementing a self-care lifestyle and/or coping with stress, contact Courtney Carver, Mental Health Promotion Coordinator, at herc-mentalhealth@eiu.edu or (217) 581-7786.
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