What is the perfect self-care routine? With deadline season looming, find out more on how to build simple but powerful habits into your daily routine to manage stress and improve your wellbeing.
What is the perfect self-care routine? With deadline season looming, find out more on how to build simple but powerful habits into your daily routine to manage stress and improve your wellbeing.
What is the perfect self-care routine?
As deadline season looms, balancing academic, social, and personal commitments can feel overwhelming. Trending programs like 75 Hard can sometimes make self-care feel like a Herculean task, but taking care of yourself shouldn’t feel like a challenge. Building sustainable habits into your daily routine can profoundly benefit your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, helping you better manage stress and boost your productivity. With Reading Week and mid-term deadlines approaching, now is the perfect time to start incorporating self-care practices into your daily life.
Creating the perfect routine may take a bit of trial and error and should be flexible enough to accommodate your academic, recreational, and social commitments. Here are a few simple self-care habits to get you started:
- Digital Detox- Constant screen time can overstimulate your mind, especially before bed. Allocating time to disconnect from laptops, phones, and tablets before sleeping allows your mind to unwind and prepare for rest. Why not swap screens for a new book? Or experiment with a new craft, like crotchet, or journalling?
- Hot Girl Walk- Move your body and get some fresh air into your schedule! Whether it’s walking to lectures, exploring campus, or ditching the bus to tackle Egham Hill, moving your body and getting fresh air can do wonders for your mental health.
- Catch some Zs- Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night, and although pulling an all-nighter to finish an assignment is tempting, prioritising quality sleep is key to improving focus and mood for academic performance!
- Nourish Your Social Life- Its not all about being an academic weapon! Spending time with friends, family, and loved ones is a great way to unwind.
- Background Vibes- Your environment plays a huge role in how you feel. Take time to create a safe and comfortable space that supports your well-being. Small changes like adding cosy lighting can transform your space into a personal haven.
Starting Small
Remember, self-care doesn’t have to mean a complete lifestyle overhaul overnight. Start small and build habits that work for you. Maybe you commit to turning off your phone 30 minutes before bed, or you take a short walk after lunch each day. By incorporating these small changes, you can develop a sustainable routine that fits into your life and helps you thrive during the busiest times of the semester.
Building a self-care routine is all about finding what feels good and works for you. Take it one step at a time, and don’t be afraid to adjust as you go. Loving yourself is worth the effort!
If you’re looking for further support, on-campus services such as the SU Advice Centre, or University’s Wellbeing Team, are available for you to reach out to.