A Sticky Note A Day, Keeps The Doctor Away

     Staying focused on your health in college is very hard to do when there are so many distractions around. Health doesn't necessarily just pertain to physical health.

     These are the top two health topics to stay focused on:

• Mental Health
• Physical Health & Food and Nutrition

     Food and Nutrition:

     

     On a college budget, the least of your concerns is what nutritional food you should buy from the super market. Let's be honest a 6 pack of Mac and Cheese is cheaper than some vegetables, therefore it is more convenient to eat foods that aren't good for you. 

    

     A great app to budget your grocery shopping is "Wunderlist." Usually when you make a list before hand, you avoid buying stuff out of your context. 

    When making that list make sure to include:

•      Produce
•      Protein 
•      Healthy Drinks

Hercampus.com has a great story on specifically the best things to buy for each of these categories.

      In relation to this, physical health is also important. Eating good and keeping in tune with just how your body feels on the outside can make a huge difference on the way you are motivated and confident.

     Try to go to the gym three to five times a week for about one hour to an hour and a half. A great routine to follow is:

30-45 minute cardio
30-45 minute routine switch focus workout (Abs Day, Arms Day, Leg Day)
Stretch!

It is important to take those break days in between or every other day, depending on level of fitness.

     Mental Health:

     Stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression are prone to come with the course load of work in college. Mental health is one of the most important aspects to stay on track of because it is the basis of how you stay on top of everything else.
       

5 Ways to Stay Mentally Happy :)


1. MOTIVATE YOURSELF: Find ways to motivate yourself every single day. Change your wallpaper on your phone and computer to say anything that brings your spirits up. Write sticky notes or buy artwork with positive messages and hang them all over your room. As soon as you wake up every morning you will see one and instantly feel motivated.

2. FIND TIME FOR YOURSELF: Nothing is more soothing and stress relieving than staying in and getting some alone time. It is very important to find that comfortable space with yourself: read a book, binge watch Netflix, sleep or anything else you need to do in order to just wake up the next day and feel rejuvenated.

3. STAY ORGANIZED: Keeping organized can make you more time efficient. Plan out times to do specific homework, keep tabs on your to do list, make time for friends and socializing. Writing everything down allows you to always make sure you know what to do, even if you aren't able to do it.

4. KEEP IN TOUCH WITH LOVED ONES: Nobody is more motivating in keeping you on your stuff than your parents or caregivers. They want whats best for you and are your number one supporters. When you are feeling down and completly unmotivated, try giving someone you love a call.

5. GO TO THE GYM: Going to the gym gives you a sense of control of yourself even if it is only for a few hours. You can clear your mind, and feel like everything you are doing at that moment is to completly better yourself.

Healthy Mind + Healthy Body = Amazing Heart, Confidence and Attitude!