Are you tired of doing the same thing day in and day out? Maybe how you normally de-stress at the end of the day isn’t working anymore.
Physical activity and other hobbies can help you de-stress.
Here’s how it works:
As a kid, did you ever play the game Barrel of Monkeys? If you did, then you might remember how difficult it was to keep the monkeys all connected. Especially if the grip each monkey had on one another was not as secure as it could be. Now, think of all those monkeys as aspects of your wellness in the mind-body connection.
Wellness consists of emotional, physical, social, spiritual, intellectual and environmental health. Each of these… Read more
Start this one off with an open mind. How often have you found yourself looking in the mirror, disappointed with what you see, wishing you could be “better”? You are not alone. In fact, almost everyone on this planet has had body issues at some point in time in their lives.
I am here to tell you… Read more
If you think of the most selfless person you know, it’s no coincidence that they are typically happier and friendlier than their counterpart, and believe it or not, they are also experiencing a plethora of health benefits.
Now I’m not saying you have to volunteer at the food bank every weekend or play checkers with… Read more
You’re on campus, between classes, and hangry. No time to wait in line at the Union and you’re looking to avoid those overpriced on-campus vending machines full of candy and chips. Instead, grab these quick easy snacks on your way out the door in the morning:
Nuts are… Read more
When someone says the word exercise, many of us cringe and have flashbacks to middle school gym class – being forced to run the mile. We would rather do anything other than exercise. Despite these immediate reactions, exercising can be really fun and is a great way to meet new friends and manage stress.
Flagstaff offers many resources for students to make fitness fun.
FIT Classes
NAU students have the opportunity to take a variety of… Read more