STUDENT SELF CARE Presented by the Gator Success
STUDENT SELF CARE Presented by the Gator Success Center
WHAT IS SELF CARE? The act of taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional well-being
• Can help reduce stress and enhance your quality of life The Importance of Self-Care • Research shows that, in addition to keeping you healthy, self-care can also improve your overall well-being • Helps you manage the daily stresses in your life—the academic pressures, tricky interpersonal relationships, and uncertain future
The Importance of Self-care Your Stressful Life
Disengagement and withdrawal responses Results from chronic neglect, self-sacrifice Emotional exhaustion Depersonalisation (reduced empathy) Reduced sense of accomplishment Losing your passion, vision and purpose Burnout
Causes of Burnout • Excessive workload • Little control/autonomy in role • Failure to maintain boundaries with others • Perfectionism (personality) • Poor self-care
Drinking water & eating well Getting enough GOOD sleep Being active Planning ahead and creating a routine Asking for help How to practice self-care
Getting Enough and Better Sleep Getting the right amount of sleep is very important for both physical and mental health. Make sure you prioritize time for 8 hours of sleep. Put away tech devices at least 30 minutes prior to your bedtime to ensure better sleep.
Workout on a regular basis is recommended for physical health Exercise produces moodstabilizing endorphins Going on short daily walks can help your overall mood, plus fresh air! How do you like to stay active? Exercising & Staying Active
• Sit down and create a schedule and to make Create a Routine sure you schedule in breaks and personal time to recharge • Make sure you take time to evaluate how you are incorporating self-care into your life • What might you include? Let’s try right now….
Ask For Help • • • Your professors and other support personnel are there to help you If you are struggling in a class don’t it let it get you down; reach out before it becomes too stressful Can you think of other people you might reach out to? SI LEADERS ACADEMI C ADVISOR TUTORS SUCCES S COACH YOU FACULTY PEER CAREER MENTOR COACH
• Student Counseling Services, S 445 Additional Campus Resources 713 -500 -3852 M-R, 8 a. m. - 5 p. m. F, 7: 30 a. m. - 4: 30 p. m. • Career Development Center, S 402 713 -221 -8980 • Academic Support Center, N 925 713 -221 -8669
• Headspace • Sleep Cycle Self-Care Apps • Plant Nanny • Activity Tracker • What are your favorites?
Questions?
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