Self-care for college students : from orientation to graduation, 150+ easy ways to stay happy, healthy, and stress-free
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Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Balance Your Body: Physical Self-Care -- Drink Plenty of Water -- Get Enough Sleep -- Swap Processed Foods for Fresh -- Indulge In Good Coffee or Tea -- Wash Your Hands -- Sign Up for an Intramural Program -- Be Smart about Drugs and Alcohol -- Take a Power Nap -- Eat a Meal at the Table -- Give Yourself a Mini-Massage -- Take a Shower -- Prep Healthy Snacks On the Go -- Stand Up Straight -- Cook a New Recipe -- Work Out at Your Fitness Center -- Practice Sexual Safety -- Wear Sunscreen -- Walk to Class -- Take Care of Your Lungs -- Go for a Run on Campus -- Take Advantage of Wellness Programs -- Stretch Your Fingers -- Rest Your Eyes -- Plan Your Weekly Meals -- Make a Doctor's Appointment -- Stand More -- Brush Your Teeth -- Use Your Core Muscles -- Relax Your Jaw -- Enjoy Something Green -- Skip the Snooze Button -- Count Your Steps -- Do a Little Dance -- Opt for Less Sugar -- Use a Face Mask -- Dress Up -- Soak Up the Sun --

Contents note continued: ch. 2 Boost Your Brain: Mental Self-Care -- Try the 90-Minute Sprint -- Slow Your Scroll -- Get Lost in a Book -- Take a Short Study Break -- Learn a New Skill -- Eliminate a Stressor -- Listen to a Podcast -- Put a Stop to Harmful Rumination -- Write Lecture Notes by Hand -- Switch Up Your Study Scenery -- Draw Something from Memory -- Create a Morning Routine -- Count Backward from Fifty -- Do a Jigsaw Puzzle -- Sing a Favorite Song -- Break Up a Big Task -- Watch a Funny Video -- Play a Musical Instrument -- Ask a Question -- Get Into a State of Flow -- Play Sudoku -- Take a Vitamin -- Be Vulnerable -- Make Something with Your Hands -- Learn Your Burnout Signals -- Daydream for 15 Minutes -- Go Somewhere New -- Squeeze a Stress Ball -- Start a Journal -- Create a Custom Playlist -- Visit a Museum -- Clean Out Your Bag -- Open the Windows -- Leave Your Phone at Home -- Hold a 1-Minute Plank -- Flip Through a Comic -- Snack On Fruit --

Contents note continued: ch. 3 Nourish Your Spirit: Spiritual Self-Care -- Attend a Worship Service -- Contribute to a Cause -- Listen to Soothing Music -- Read a Spiritual Passage -- Plan for Unstructured Time -- Volunteer in Your Community -- Meditate -- Go On a Campus Ministry Retreat -- Make a Gratitude List -- Pray -- Balance Your Chakras -- Learn about a Different Faith -- Celebrate the Highs and Lows -- Smell an Essential Oil -- Carve Out a Quiet Moment -- Read Your Tarot Cards -- Let Go of What You Can't Control -- Ask Your Friends about Their Beliefs -- Focus On the Present -- Participate in a Religious Student Group -- Try a Yoga Class -- Visit with a Spiritual Advisor -- Talk about Vocations with Your Peers -- Cozy Up -- Create a Personal Mantra -- Determine Your Top Three Values -- Help Someone -- Set an Evening Ritual -- Learn about Your Faith History -- Light a Candle -- Spend Time in Nature -- Promote Balance with Amethyst -- Attend an Interfaith Event --

Contents note continued: Try Acupuncture -- Look At Your Astrology Chart -- Care for a Plant -- Watch the Sun Rise or Set -- ch. 4 Honor Your Heart: Emotional Self-Care -- Say No -- Call a Loved One -- Stay In -- Give Yourself a Compliment -- Ask for Help -- Watch for Red Flags -- Reframe Complaints -- Enjoy Single Life -- Surround Yourself with Positive People -- Send a Thank-You Note -- Enjoy Alone Time -- Be Mindful of the Comparison Trap -- Build a Support System -- Write Down Five Words That Describe You -- See a Campus Counselor -- Set a Healthy Boundary -- Embrace a Mistake -- Identify Emotional Triggers -- Treat Yourself -- Distinguish Your Inner Circle -- Do a Mental Health Screening -- Give a Compliment -- Linger in Nostalgia -- Fact-Check a Thought -- Cuddle an Animal -- Write a Letter to Your Future Self -- Celebrate a Friend's Success -- Let Go of an Old Story -- Redirect Envy -- Practice Self-Awareness -- Buy Yourself Flowers -- Take a Mental Health Day --

Contents note continued: Have a Good Cry -- Vent to Someone You Trust -- Cover Yourself with a Weighted Blanket -- Add Positivity to Your Morning -- Believe In a Better Tomorrow -- ch. 5 Find Your Purpose: Professional Self-Care -- Introduce Yourself to Someone New -- Get Rid of Clutter -- Develop a Study Ritual -- Do Something Terrifying and Exciting -- Get a Part-Time Job -- Set a Realistic Goal -- Get to Know Your Professors -- Plan Your Schedule with an Advisor -- Create a Vision Board -- Take an Elective Class -- Understand Your Student Loans and Financial Aid -- Join a Club -- Make Your Space Feel Like Home -- Hone Your Leadership Style -- Know the Pros and Cons of Credit Cards -- Manage a Group Project -- Learn Hard and Soft Skills -- Open a Savings Account -- Send a Cold Email -- Explore a Study Abroad Program -- Job Shadow -- Learn Basic Coding -- Develop an Online Portfolio -- Visit a Career Counselor -- Try Morning Pages -- Take a Personality Test --

Contents note continued: Meet with a Life Coach

Get a Tutor

Write a Personal Statement

Attend an Extracurricular Seminar

Organize Your Course Materials

Practice an Open Mind

Apply for an Internship

Watch a Documentary

Consider Switching Majors

Collect Inspiring Quotes

Let Your Curiosity Lead You.