Taking Care of Yourself

University is about figuring out how to keep yourself healthy while you’re busy with classes and everything else. It starts with learning the basics—getting enough sleep instead of pulling all-nighters, finding quick ways to make decent meals, and noticing when you’re too stressed. This stage is really just about learning to listen to your body and what it needs.

As you get further along, you start building better habits. You might find a workout you actually enjoy, learn to manage your time so you’re not always cramming, or figure out when you need to take a mental health day. This is when you discover what actually works for you to stay balanced—whether that’s going for a walk, meditating, or just making sure you call home regularly.

By the time you’re finishing up, taking care of yourself becomes more automatic. You know the warning signs when you’re getting overwhelmed, you’ve built routines that keep you grounded, and you’re better at saying no when you need to. The goal is to graduate not just with a degree, but with habits that will keep you healthy long after college ends.