Self-Care & Seasonal Depression
October 11, 2024
Before the school semester begins, make sure you feel your best. Students generally feel calm and confident at the beginning of a new semester but lose their way a few months in. That’s why preparing your mind for the new school year is essential. We’ve compiled a list of rest and relaxation strategies to help calm the mind! Check it out!
An old stereotype is that students (especially college students) should chug coffee and stay up late every night to write their papers. Despite finals and essays, students need to know that rest and relaxation are essential to practice throughout the semester. A relaxing break can help students decompress their minds so they can handle their difficult school work better.
It is not the same for everyone regarding finding relaxation and rest. The sun or physical activity may recharge some people, while others need the solitude of reading and reflecting on recharging. Regardless of your preferred method of relaxing and recharging, a few relaxation strategies for students have been proven to work.
You can do lots of relaxing things at home during the middle of the semester when your mind is often frantic and clouded. If you can spare five minutes a day, consider taking up yoga. Keeping your mind present will bring you peace and calm the mind. Any physical activity throughout the day is good, even just standing up and stretching continuously. It is recommended to get up at least every three hours to stretch, and while most classes last about an hour and fifteen minutes to two hours, you should be able to fit that into your schedule. In addition to realigning your back, you’ll be able to study for a more extended period without feeling fatigued.
Lastly, chiropractic adjustments can help you stay physically and mentally healthy to prepare you for the upcoming semester. Contact Livingston County Chiropractic, your Pontiac, IL chiropractor, to learn more or schedule your next adjustment.