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
Welcome back to school, Lumberjacks!
If you’re like me, you are still adjusting from your erratic summer sleep schedule. Or maybe your sleep schedule has always been a little unpredictable. You probably know this already, but in case you haven’t gotten the memo – a regular sleep schedule can be a total game changer.
Having a bedtime can benefit. . .
Sleep plays a role… Read more
By now I’m sure you all know that college is stressful and it has only been one week. The amount of presentations, papers and exams professors expect us to do in the course of 16 weeks is overwhelming!
During undergrad I would often result to comfort foods during times of stress as a way to make me feel better, or so I thought it would. Some might call this emotional eating. I had a desire… Read more
You deserve a break; you deserve a break from all of the stress that has been piled up on you all semester. You deserve a break from feeling like there are always a million things to do and a million places to go, a break from any feelings of self-doubt you have, a break from feeling sad, tired, overworked…a nice LONG break.
Be proud of yourself for the work you have put in during the semester. No matter what your… Read more
Exercise is too often framed as punishment. Maybe you’ve had a coach make you run laps for not listening. Or maybe it was you, forcing yourself to work out to burn off calories you didn’t think you deserved.
If you can relate or have had another experience where you moved your body out of obligation or guilt, I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for any feelings of inadequacy you felt or any negative… Read more
With finals just around the corner, we’re all feelin’ the final crunch. Pressure’s on. While it is important to study and focus on acing those exams, it is crucial to set aside some time for stress management and self-care.
I might be a UCAN health coach, but I’m also just like you – easily overwhelmed by finals week. Taking time to acknowledge your body and notice any symptoms of stress can be a great start to incorporating stress management techniques… Read more