Self-care
As you embark on your educational journey, don’t forget to invest time and energy into yourself. Make sure to make time for things that matter to you and make you happy-spending time with family & friends (virtually or in-person), exercising, engaging in a favorite hobby, getting enough sleep, leisure activities, and time to unplug and get outside. The following resources can get you started on finding lots of ways for “self-care,” something that everyone needs and deserves.
- 10 tips for self-care in unprecedented times
- This is your brain on stress
- The Missing Ingredient in Self Care by Portia Jackson-Preston TEDxCrenshaw
- Stress Management Tips & Strategies
- Benefits of Mindfulness; Practices for Improving Emotional and Physical Well-Being
- In addition, check your school’s health center website. Your university may provide self-care and assistance programs at the college health center. Check the school’s website to explore the services you can access as a remote or online student. Schools may offer a variety of services virtually such as mental health and nutritional counseling, and online classes in things like meditation, gardening basics, and cooking that can help with self-care, stress relief, and relaxation.
- CSUN’s Health Center and Counseling Services provide some excellent examples of what may be available at your school.
