It’s no secret that classes at Bryn Mawr are tough. Around this time of the semester, it is not uncommon to find students in the library at very late hours, or hearing about how someone hasn’t slept in days. Well, while it important that you complete all work and study, it is also so very important to self-care. We are so lucky to be at a place that promotes self-care, that sometimes it is okay to say, “I’ll take an hour to myself and comeback to reading that chapter.” Here are my top 5 self-care tips on campus that don’t take you too far away from you textbooks, but far enough to relieve some stress!
- Lay on the hammocks! While the weather is still bearable, take sometime to listen to some music, or read a (non-school related) book for a little bit.
- Take a nap! It is important to get sleep, take a quick nap. New studies say that napping “can make you thinner, smarter and happier.”
- Take a walk or jog around campus or go to the gym for 30 minutes. Take advantage of our beautiful campus and gym. There are so many benefits about how exercise makes you feel better.
- Go to UnCommon Grounds with some friends. Treat yourself to a chai or just sit and chat with your friends.
- Watch that episode on Netflix. I’m not saying binge on all 7 seasons of Gilmore Girls, but watch a quick episode, or watch the news, etc. But again, don’t get carried away.
While this is a stressful time, and studying and doing your work is super important, it is also imperative that you take care of yourself. Your grades and your social life will suffer if you are burned out, and we don’t want that to happen J