These tips can help you maintain your balance or rebalance. *

You are worth it

Be kind to yourself and treat others with respect. Take time to do your favourite hobbies or expand your horizons. You can do a daily crossword puzzle or plant a garden.

Take care of yourself:

Your mental health can be improved by taking care of your body. Be sure to:

• Eat nutritious meals
• Do not smoke or vape.
• Get plenty of water.
• Exercise that helps to reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood
• Get enough sleep. Research suggests that college students are more likely to be depressed if they don’t get enough sleep.

Be surrounded by positive people.

Stronger social or family connections lead to healthier people than those without one. Get together with friends and family to plan. Or, find activities that allow you to meet new people, like a club, class, or support group.

Take care of yourself.

Don’t hesitate to give your time and energy to someone in need. It’ll make you feel good to do something to help someone else with more ideas.

Learn how to manage stress.

Stress is part of everyday life, whether you like it or not. Good coping skills are essential. You can try One Minute Stress Strategies Tai Chi, exercise, go on a nature walk, play with your pet, or journal writing to reduce stress. Remember to laugh and find humour in everyday life. Research has shown that laughter can improve your immune system, reduce pain, relax your body, and reduce stress.

Quiet your mind:

You can meditate, Mindfulness or pray. Prayer and relaxation exercises can help improve your outlook and state of mind. Research has shown that meditation can help you feel calmer and increase the effectiveness of therapy for more spiritual resources.

Realistic goals are important.

Write down what you want academically, professionally, and personally. Be realistic, but don’t be too ambitious. As you work towards your goal, you’ll feel great about yourself and have a sense of self-worth. Wellness Coaching is available to U-M students for free. It can help you set goals and keep you on track.

Stop the monotony

Our routines can make us more productive and increase our sense of safety and security, but a change of pace can help to spice up an otherwise monotonous schedule. You can change your jogging route or plan a road trip, go on a walk in another park, try new restaurants, or hang new photos for more ideas.

Avoid drinking and using other drugs.

Limit alcohol consumption and avoid using other drugs. People sometimes use alcohol or other drugs to “self-medicate”, but in reality, these drugs only worsen problems. Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Receive help whenever you need it

Asking for help is a sign that you are strong, not weak. It is important to remember that effective treatment is possible. People who receive the right care can overcome mental illness or addiction and live fulfilling, happy lives for community and campus resources.