Physical
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Exercise! Even walking 30 minutes a day three times a week will greatly improve your physical health.
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Eat Healthy. Limit fried foods, soft drinks, processed meats, and sweets. Try your best to include 5 servings of fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday.
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Avoid skipping meals. Especially breakfast, it slows down your metabolic rate and can cause weight gain.
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Avoid heavy drinking and drug use.
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Aim to get at least 6-8 hours of sleep every night.
Social
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Get involved. We offer a variety of classes and events; we're also are linked to many local organisations running activities. You're bound to find something that interests you.
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Know who your best friends are and connect with them regularly.
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Recognise when you are in an unhealthy relationship and seek the support you need.
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Balance your social life with your day to day responsibilities.
Emotional
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Try to maintain a positive attitude even when problems arise try to address them with an optimistic mindset but don't ignore your feelings.
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Discover your personal stress reliever and include it as regularly as possible to be more proactive to your stress rather than reactive.
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Manage your time wisely because it will help lower stress.
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Find someone that you trust who you can openly share your feelings with. Seek professional help when you need it.
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Spend time with friends doing things you enjoy.
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Smile even when you don't feel like it.
Spiritual
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Find a quiet place and spend time there every day.
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Contemplate the meaning of your life.
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If you have a religion, study and practice it.
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Spend time appreciating the natural world around you.
Intellectual
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Keep an awareness of current affairs.
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Develop your personal strengths and maybe visit the library.
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Set realistic goals for yourself.
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Become a life-long learner. Seek academic help if you need it.
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​Manage your professional development