Total Wellness Tips
Body:
- Eat well and regularly.
Fresh fruit and veggies, whole grains, eggs, dairy, nuts, and lean meats/poultry are great sources of energy.
- Use caution when dieting. People feel better when they eat healthy rather than crash diet.
- Set fitness goals:
Ride a bike/walk to class and work
Join a fitness class, sports club, intramural, or just work out with friends
Learn a new sport, game, or outdoor activity
Have fun!
Mind:
- Identify and understand your stressors
- Practice stress management techniques such as meditation and prioritizing
- Therapy: UNI has confidential counseling available
Spirit:
- Spend a few minutes each day meditating or relaxing
- Find a quiet place to be alone and self-relfect
- Pray or practice other sacred rituals if you belong to a religious community
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"Help"
Izzie, I have a friend who is always super busy with classes, work, her sorority and other extra curricular activities. Although she is fully capable of juggling all these activities, I think she’s starting to get burned out. She’s stopped eating regularly, doesn’t sleep much, and complains of being exhausted. Because of her involvement in so many activities, I think she’s starting to fall behind in her schoolwork as well. What can I do to help her realize she’s overextending herself?
-Lillian
College students are notorious for overextending themselves, and it’s way too easy to develop a "superman/woman" complex – i.e. you think you can take on more stuff than you can actually handle. The most important thing you can do for your friend is to simply be her friend. She may need a lot of support right now and probably appreciates a listening ear. Additionally, she may be feeling overwhelmed, alone, stressed, frustrated, etc. and could need someone to just be there for her.
She may or may not realize she’s overextending herself. It might be a good idea to talk to her about why you think she is. Choose a private, quiet place to have the conversation. Perhaps present your case like this: "I’m so glad we were able to meet, (insert friend’s name), because I know how busy you are. However, I’m a little concerned about how busy you've been lately. You're so great at balancing many activities, but do you maybe feel you’ve taken on too much?" This scenario allows your friend to evaluate herself and whether she is overextended.
If she decides she is capable of handling many activities, continue to be a good friend and provide support. However, if she decides she has overextended herself, encourage her to prioritize her activities. What 2-3 activities does she want to spend most of her time and energy on? What can be let go? If she feels nothing can be let go, perhaps encourage her to visit a counselor (273-2676) to sort out her emotions. This is clearly a sensitive topic, so I suggest you approach her with sincerity, genuine concern, and support her decisions.
~Dizzy Izzie~
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Weekly Lynkups
On-campus fitness resources
Don't be Stoopid
Three ways to kill or seriously maim your social life:
RepYouTation
Drinking alcohol lowers your inhibitions, and you might do things you would never dream of doing sober. Whether it’s mooning your neighbor or hooking up for a one night stand, you can ruin your reputation.
Body Integrity
Too much alcohol can majorly screw up your body. Going to class with a hangover sucks, but a broken hand from last night’s bar fight sucks even more. You’re less likely to use contraception when drunk, and the last thing you want is an STI.
The Bars Scene
Illegal activities involving alcohol carry pretty heavy fines or jail time. Open container, minor in possession, or DUIs are nothing for a caged bird to sing about. Know the laws.
The Pledge
Repeat after me...
I pledge to never:
- Let myself be mortified by drunken pictures of me showing up on Facebook
- Let myself get drunk enough to be humiliated by my friends the next day
- Drink so much that I can't remember what happened last night
I pledge to always:
- Have a fun time with my friends, with or without alcohol
- Respect my body, mind and spirit
- Follow the laws- no jail for me!
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