Taking care of your mental health plays a vital role in being successful in college. I am in my fourth year being a full-time college student and it has not been easy. However, what gets me through the tough days is making sure that my mental health is taken care of, if not there is no way I could be successful in my classes.
Some ways that I take care of myself or “treat myself” is making sure that I always have my morning coffee and/or breakfast to get me through the morning classes. Being hungry while in class can distract you from learning. So, buy that $7 Starbucks coffee and breakfast taco.
Another way I take care of myself is relaxing once a month after a long school day. I usually schedule a massage once a month to get my mind off everything going on for at least an hour. Not only does this benefit you mentally but physically as well. It can help improve knots you may have in your back or neck and relieve any stress you have been feeling.
Lastly, find something that you genuinely love doing and spend at least an hour or two doing this. If it is taking a long walk by yourself or playing with your puppy or just something as simple as watching Netflix in bed, squeeze that in for an hour to two every week and you will have something to look forward to.
Making sure your class work is done and up to par is very important, but always make sure that you take care of yourself. If you do not take care of yourself, your work may not be as great as you would like, or you may not be as successful in a class as you would have liked due to being stressed out or overwhelmed. If you do find yourself feeling like this, do not get discouraged. All college students feel the same way at some point of their college journey. However, do not forget to treat yo-self.