Between the advanced classes, extracurricular activities, teaching positions and volunteer work necessary to compete in today’s job market, college students just don’t have the time they need. Time to to eat real meals, not sleeping enough hours, and even doing laundry!
It would make sense that, in order for students to keep up their grades, attendance and social standings, they would have to cut back on time for themselves, right?
Wrong!
While most people are aware that college is inherently stressful, less are aware of exactly how stressed out today’s college students are. These dangerous levels of stress are affecting students’ academic performances.
The Problem
According to the American Psychology Association, today’s college students experience much higher stress levels than their parents did. And, more of them are suffering academically due to this stress.
But with no free time and such heavy workloads, how are college students expected to implement effective stress management techniques? You can’t usually pencil in “foot massage” or “reiki energy alignment” between ENG112 and BIO141.
Two words for you: Self Care. The DIY alternative to weekly acupuncture and massage therapy appointments.
Some of you might be in the midst of a deep eye roll right about now. How exactly is a stressed out college student with no time and no money supposed to find and keep a self care routine?
The HOW
Small steps for self care, great steps for your health:
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Use Your Apps
IPhone’s now come equipped with a Bedtime clock setting, where you can input your desired hours of sleep. You will also be reminded of when you should settle in for bed.
Apple health app also tracks the quality of your sleep, so take a look at your weekly averages to help you take stock of how much sleep you are getting. You will also see how much of that sleep is deep, rejuvenating sleep.
You can also change your phone light with apps like F.Lux which will automatically adjust the brightness and sleep-disruptive blue light levels on your phone after a certain time. This will help ensure that checking who watched your instagram story before bed won’t damage your circadian rhythms or melatonin levels.
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Stop the Thirst
Keep track of how much water you’re drinking a day by purchasing a reusable water bottle. This is not only an excellent choice for the environment but can help you stay on track with your daily water consumption!
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Eat Up
Purchasing easy, portable and nutrient dense breakfast options can help you set the stage for a positive physical and emotional state all day long. Granola or kind bars are packed with fruits, healthy fats and grains to give your body and brain the energy they need to thrive.
Eating in the morning can also keep you from overeating later in the day!
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