eleven little self care tips for students
Get enough sleep. Your brain needs it. Set yourself a âbed timeâ and fall into the routine of going to bed and waking up at the same times each day.
Drink water and lots of it. Aim for 2 litres a day. This oneâs easy, you can do it. Ditch the juices and carbonated beverages, just add a slice of lemon to your water if you feel like something fancy.
Allow yourself to switch off. Donât be afraid to read books that have nothing to do with your studies. Go to the cinema. Work out. Take your mind away from your workload.
Take care of your skin. Wash your face every morning and night. Moisturise after every shower and bath. Donât go to bed with your make-up on, no matter how tired you are.
Talk to your friends and family about something other than school. Donât let your studies detach you from the things going on around you.
Work out. Even just once a week, or whenever you can. Go for a walk or a run, maybe just for 15 minutes. Follow along with a YouTube exercise video from the comfort of your own home or try out some yoga moves.
Make time for your hobbies. Studying is your full time job, but thereâs plenty of hours left in the day. Donât neglect the things you love.
Cook. Sometimes all we have time for is microwave noodles, but donât fall into the habit of relying on the basics. Youâll feel the difference.
Donât forget to laugh. Watch a hilarious film. See a comedian at a local venue. Watch funny videos on YouTube. Reminisce with friends. Itâll do you good.
Ditch the caffeine. Donât rely on Starbucks. Itâs delicious but you donât need it. Save up all the money youâd usually spend on coffee and treat yourself to something instead.
Make your bed every morning. Youâll be grateful at the end of a long day when you can get into a cosy bed that doesnât look like you just rolled out of it.