The end is finally in sight! Wahoo! With finals weeks approaching, you may be filling out those study guides or reviewing a semester’s worth of notes from your class. The stress is beginning to build.
Lucky for you, we got you and have some tips for making your finals week less stressful. Now who wouldn’t want that? From our list of 7 tips, select those that work best for you.
Got the body blues? You’re not alone. Studies show that pretty much everyone – regardless of age, gender identity, race, culture shapes or sizes – struggle with body dissatisfaction. And, of course rates are a little higher in young adults – ugh.
It’s pretty much impossible to live in our media-centric thin-obsessed society and NOT struggle in this area.
It’s also normal for those body-bashing thoughts to creep up and be “louder” during stressful seasons (thanks a lot finals week!).
Here’s the… Read more
Final exams and projects are hurling towards you at lightening speed as we wrap up the spring semester. Anyone else feeling a little overwhelmed? It can be hard to find that balance between working hard and then taking time for yourself.
Taking steps to take care of yourself during this season is just as important as studying for finals and finishing up those projects. Below are a few ways to do just that.
There are so many fun ways to get your body moving right here in Flagstaff! It is so important to keep movement exciting and try new things until you find something that you enjoy.
Below are just a few of the many local things you can do to get your body moving!
Biking is a very fun and inexpensive form of exercise.… Read more
There are so many life factors that contribute to happiness – supportive friends, a loving family, regular access to food, a stable income, brain chemistry, self-knowledge, a social safety net, good health, a safe discrimination-free neighborhood, self-confidence and access to healthcare…just to name a few.
Of course, we can’t control some of these factors; but we are not helpless either. We have the ability to add meaning into our lives just by changing our mindset.… Read more
As the snow melts and the days grow longer and warmer, Nature calls us back outside.
Spending time outdoors, incorporating plants into your home, and even looking at pictures of green spaces support wellbeing.
Being outside can help rejuvenate and reset your mind and body – providing support, comfort and peace during busy seasons.
Researchers have found that time spent in nature and specific… Read more