Wellness -
There are 4 main aspects of your health that you need to take care of - it is very important to look after yourself.... They are -
Emotional
Physical
Social
Spiritual
Below are some ideas that may help you with your wellness and well being -
EMOTIONAL -
1. Try to maintain a positive mental attitude (even when problems do arise)
2. Discover what your personal stress reliever is. Manage your time well as this will help lower stress levels.
3. Talk to someone you trust who you can openly share your feelings with.
4. Seek professional help when you need it.
5. Smile even when you don't feel like smiling.
PHYSICAL -
1. Exercise walking even for 30 minutes a day three times a week can greatly improve your health.
2. Eating healthy food, avoiding fried foods, soft fizzy drinks, processed meats, crisps & sweets. Try your best to include 5 servings of vegetables & fruits everyday.
3. Do not skip meals, breakfast is the most important meal of the day - if you skip breakfast it slows down your metabolic rate and can cause weight gain.
4. Avoid heavy drinking of alcohol and drug use. Around five drinks in one sitting for men and four drinks in one sitting for women.
5. Get at least 6-8 hours of sleep every night.
SOCIAL -
1. Get involved in some kind of a hobby - such as a club for example...
2. Spend quality time with family.
3. Know who your best friends are & the people you trust around you.
4. Recognise when you are in an unhealthy relationship.
5. Balance your social life with your academic responsibility.
SPIRITUAL -
1. Find a nice quiet place and spend time there every day (even if it just 10 minutes)
2. Contemplate the meaning of your life.
3. If you have a religion, study and practice it.
4. Spend time appreciating the natural world around you.
5. Attend church or groups of people with the same beliefs as yourself.
As well as the above please keep in mind about your intellectual wellness, ensure you follow the education path that interests you and helps you develop and flourish!
Look after yourself,
We hope this helps!
EDUK