By: Sai Igiede, Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences Well-being Leader
Hello there,
It’s Sai, your local well-being leader, and today, we are going to be talking about self-care, especially with daylight savings.
A lot of people, myself included at first, like getting that extra sleep, but now wish that it wasn’t dark past 5 pm. So now I have tips for self-care just in time for finals to kick in!
- Hanging out with friends
I know it’s getting cold, but that doesn’t mean you have to be alone! One thing I love to do is hang out with my friends; whether that’s in each other’s residence halls or simply studying together, it helps me stay positive but also be social.
- Finding new hobbies
I think finding things you enjoy can also be fun. One thing I have picked up is video games. I personally just started playing The Sims 4, and it’s actually really interesting (and the base game is free). I also know some low-cost hobbies, like origami, reading, crocheting, etc.
- Journaling
With the weather and time shifting, journaling has definitely helped me stay on top of my emotional health, but also kind of helped with my intellectual health as well. Journaling for even 5 minutes a day definitely helps me when it’s super cold and dark outside. That and some hot cocoa!
- Indoor workouts
My last thing I’m going to mention is working out/physical activities. It could be something like going indoor rock climbing, like my friend Maddie, or doing yoga! Even though it is cold outside, that doesn’t mean that your physical health has to be put on pause! I personally really enjoy lifting weights at the campus rec center and playing indoor tennis, too!
This time shift can be A LOT to take in! I know for me, I’m still not fully adjusted yet either. Just remember that although the weather outside is shifting, that doesn’t mean you have to put what brings you joy on pause! Maybe you might even find something new you like, and the weather will be the least of your concerns! But enough of me talking; I’m actually going to play The Sims 4 on my PlayStation! 🙂
Till next time,
Sai