Self Care

With all your other responsibilities in school, it often feels as though there is no time left to look after yourself. Although all your responsibilities as a student are certainly important, the key to your success in school involves making your mental health a priority. Regular mental health “tune ups” will help you stay motivated and productive. The following are a list of resources for thriving in school.

On campus resources (durhamcollege.ca)
Mindfulness (mindful.org)
Self-Care (mindyourmind.ca)
Chilling-Out (au.reachout.com)
Live Well (nhs.uk)
How to Take Care of Yourself (ubc.ca)
How to be Awesome at Self-Care (au.reachout.com)
Looking After Yourself (cci.health.wa.gov.au)

Pillars of Wellness

7 Dimensions of Wellness (wellnessjoy.life)
8 Pillars of Wellness (certifiedcoachesfederation.com)
The 8 Pillars of Holistic Health and Wellness (askthescientists.com)

Eating and Exercise

Exercise and Eating Well (au.reachout.com)
Food for Thought: Mental Health and Nutrition (mentalhealth.org.uk)
Nutritional Psychiatry: Your brain on food (harvard.edu)
Food for the Brain Foundation (foodforthebrain.org)
Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms (mayoclinic.org)

Sleeping

Sleep (au.reachout.com)
Sleep Self Care (PDF, uhs.berkeley.edu)
Sleep Hygiene (anxietycanada.com)
Sleep Self-Help (cci.health.wa.gov.au)
6 Sleep Hygiene Habits Every Student Should Start Tonight (rasmussen.edu)
How to Stay Well Rested (mindyourmind.ca)
The Incredible Importance of Sleep for Habits & Motivation (mindyourmind.ca)