{"id":18809,"date":"2020-01-06T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T17:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/?p=18809"},"modified":"2019-12-13T14:04:19","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T22:04:19","slug":"camosun-mywellness-column-mywellness-top-five-tips-to-stay-healthy-this-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/2020\/01\/06\/camosun-mywellness-column-mywellness-top-five-tips-to-stay-healthy-this-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"Camosun MyWellness column: MyWellness\u2019 top-five tips to stay healthy this semester"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new semester is here, and it\u2019s the goal of the MyWellness program to keep you as healthy and relaxed as possible. So take a look at our most effective de-stressors, and let us know if you think of any we missed!<\/p>\n

1. Balance\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We know how hard it is to juggle work, school, friends, and sleep, but it\u2019s not impossible. <\/i>If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, go hang out with some friends! Watch some Netflix, take a nap, bake cookies\u2014whatever makes you feel good. Studying while stressed doesn\u2019t help anybody.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Nutrition<\/p>\n

Eating junk food all the time will work against you\u2014swap the chips for a smoothie and we promise you\u2019ll have more energy, better memory function, and less stress overall. A few small choices every day really <\/i>add up, so try to get in as many fresh fruits and veggies as you can this semester!<\/p>\n

3: Talk to someone\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re not alone\u2014if you\u2019re feeling anxious, depressed, or just overwhelmed, take advantage of the MyWellness program\u2014online counselling that fits your <\/i>needs (and the first session is free!). Log on to mystudentplan.ca\/camosun\/en\/mywellness<\/a> to do a free assessment and take the first step toward better mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We know, we know: it\u2019s clich\u00e9. But it really works. Even just a short walk, some push-ups, or a quick stretching session will boost your endorphins, clear your head, and release tension. Find a workout buddy if you need motivation, and get that body moving!<\/p>\n

5. Make a plan<\/p>\n

Give yourself three or four realistic goals each day\u2014loading up an impossible to-do list will only make you feel more stressed. Know your limits, and give yourself a break once you complete your tasks!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Feel free to reach out to the student wellness ambassador, Jordan Bell, at mywellnesscamosun@gmail.com if you need to talk to someone, or if you are simply looking for more tips and support. Remember to get lots of sleep, stay hydrated, and schedule in some you time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A new semester is here, and it\u2019s the goal of the MyWellness program to keep you as healthy and relaxed as possible. So take a look at our most effective de-stressors, and let us know if you think of any we missed! 1. Balance\u00a0 We know how hard it is to juggle work, school, friends, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18757,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,245],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-columns","category-january-6-2020"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18809"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18810,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18809\/revisions\/18810"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nexusnewspaper.com\/newsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}