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A  College Student’s Guide to Self-Care What is Self-Care? Self-Care is any activity that you do to improve your own well-being! This means knowing when to take a step back from your hectic schedule to do something that will make you feel good and, as a college student, this is especially important. With exams, projects, interviews, and club meetings it’s easy to forget to take some time for yourself. However, you can only do so much without taking care of yourself first. With a few basic tips, you’ll learn how to ace your exams, land that job offer, be the club president and feel better too! Know When to Stop College is full of non-stop responsibilities. You might be conditioned to pull an  all-nighter or load   your plate to build up your resume, but it’s important to know when enough is enough. With too many things on your plate, it’s hard to ever give your best effort. When it comes to homework and cramming for finals, don’t stay up a...

--> With the relentless winter weather and midterms in full swing, it’s easy to lose focus at this time of the semester. While you’d probably rather stay inside and catch up on your favorite Netflix show, it’s important to stay focused and finish out the semester strong! If you’re feeling burnt out as we hit the midway point in the semester, follow these simple tips to get back on track: Make a Change in Scenery By this point in the second semester, you’ve probably been following the same routine for quite a while now. While routines are great, it might help to change things up a bit when you’re feeling bogged down. Instead of doing your homework in your room or at the kitchen table, try finding a study room in the library or doing your homework at a local coffee shop.   If you’re not ready to brave the cold weather, rearranging your room a bit might do the trick! Don’t Wait to Start on That Group Project You’re Been Dreading   It’s no secret, we al...

Stress and anxiety rises in students as the semester continues bringing along midterms and more. The overwhelming amount of expectations that we have set for ourselves slowly takes over as the weeks go on. But this can be stopped and subdued with a little self-care and love. Gratitude comes from the Latin word “gratus” meaning pleasing and thankful. Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation shown through kindness, gifts or love. Gratitude comes from within. A self-value through one’s own reflection. Reflect on what you’re grateful for through a gratuity journal. Gratuity journals are shown to improve overall happiness in just two weeks. Writing an entry at least three times a week has the most effect and will help you reflect on the happiness in life. Connecting gratuity to your well-being can help bring joy in your life. Take time for mindfulness and live throughout your days knowing that you did enough and that you still have more to give. Join us on for a variety of ev...

You’ve worked hard this semester, now it’s time to close the year with Stress Less Week! During finals week, Campus Rec is hosting stress relieving activities to close out the school year. Our group fitness classes will be free all week (December 13th-19th) so be sure to check our website for our Finals Week Group Fitness Schedule. Join us on Thursday, December 13th for Succulents & Self Care. Come plant succulents from 5-8pm in the L-Shape Room in the Rec Center. Did you know plants are great for your health? According to NBC News, "Houseplants are good for your health — and not just for their visual beauty. Why? They essentially do the opposite of what we do when we breathe: release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. This not only freshens up the air, but also eliminates harmful toxins. Extensive research by NASA has revealed that houseplants can remove up to 87 per cent of air toxin in 24 hours. Studies have also proven that indoor plants improve concen...