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Wellbeing
Sleep time
Students are notorious for not getting enough sleep, due to having busy schedules, late night cramming, as well nights out. Sleep problems can affect every aspect of our lives – our relationships, our mood, our ability to concentrate and complete day to day tasks. All of these factors have a major impact on our health and wellbeing. To stay on top of this, try and get eight hours sleep a night. Staying up and studying all night before an exam is a poor choice - your brain will struggle to work at its best and you will be left feeling very tired and unable to concentrate. Power naps are great, they can really help rejuvenate your body before heading out or before a study session.
Exercise
One of the best ways of relieving stress is exercise- even something as simple as going for a walk. Not only does it improve your physical health, it also helps you to destress, relax tense muscles and helps you to sleep. Exercise also causes the release of endorphins into your blood stream. These endorphins make you feel happy and positively affect your overall sense of well-being. There are plenty of sports to join with MTU, as well as the gym facility that you get free access to.
Breathe (Don’t forget to Breathe!)
When you are feeling stressed you don’t think as clearly as you normally would. A quick way to calm down is to practice some breathing exercises. These can be done virtually anywhere and at any time. Fresh air or a cup of tea can also do the trick!
Set yourself a goal
Goals can be very helpful as they give you something to aim for and work towards. You can set many small goals or milestones that will help you achieve a large goal. This can be particularly helpful when you have assignments and projects due. Instead of trying to tackle the whole thing at once, breaking it down into small tasks and ticking them off is a great way to approach this situation.
If you are ever feeling stressed or have any worries, there is a wide community of support available to you. You can find information on a lot of these in the Students’ Union Office.
