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When you’re working hard to stay on top of your studies, it’s all too easy to put your health a distant second.
As motivated as you not to fall behind and get the most from your study sessions, you lose track of your own physical and emotional welfare.
We’ve put together a list of tips that will help you stay on track with your physical health in between hitting the books.
Snack it out
Yes, we know this sounds like it goes completely against popular wisdom but making time to eat is tricky so equipping yourself with some healthy, tasty snacks to get your through your long study sessions is the right thing to do.
Make sure they’re healthy, make sure their plentiful and make sure you don’t forget to eat.
Snacking regularly will also help ensure that you don’t overeat later because your body has gone into panic mode at the lack of regular nutrition throughout the day.
Drink
We all know we should drink more water but it’s far easier to keep your motivation at peak with a bottomless supply of coffee or carbonated drinks.
As good as they taste and as great as they are at keeping you perky at some point you’re going to end up with a caffeine or a sugar crash and risk getting blinding headaches or being overcome with a tiredness you can’t fight through.
Keep that refillable water bottle topped up and sip your way to a healthier you.
Ditch the training
You can’t do everything and something has to give.
You might love your gym days but if your body is protesting for rest then skip it and take a nap.
You’re not being lazy, you’re being wise and listening to your body and that’s the best think you can do to get the most out of it.
Or, try out these On-the-Go Workouts that you can do during quick study breaks. They’re designed to tone your muscles and get your heart rate up- whenever and wherever you do them!
Don’t let stress get you
We know this is easy to say but as any lifestyle expert will tell you, feeling stressed and anxious can build and build and all too easily send you seeking urgent care for your more severe symptoms.
If you’re feeling bad, then talk to someone whether that’s a friend, family member of school counsellor, just get it off your chest and take professional advice on finding some tips to reduce your load.
Find your people
Life always seems so much better when you have good friends around you, particularly if they’re going through similar circumstances to you.
Get everyone together and form a sports team for the ultimate team bonding experience as well as encouraging one another to stay on top of their fitness game.
Fitting everything into your student life can feel next to impossible. You have your work, your friends and of course your finances to think about and that’s even before you start thinking about your own wellbeing.
But taking the time to stay healthy isn’t just a vanity it will help propel you through your studies with a clearer mind and make those college years something to remember.