Mental & physical health

Balancing studies, work, and personal life can be tough, so take care of your mental and physical health. 

• Search for a healthy work-life balance
  Try to find a balance between all your activities and obligations (work, family, study) that works for you.
  Check our e-module Time Management for tips on scheduling (website)
• Stay connected with your peers and tutors
  Regular interaction with others can help combat loneliness and keep you engaged
  Some ideas about how you can connect with others in distance learning (website)
• Embrace challenges
  Don't be discouraged by difficulties. They can feel like a failure but can enhance your performance.
  Read what 'desirable difficulties' are and how to use them (website)
  How challenges in learning can help you (video, 4')
• Take care of yourself
  Simple habits can make a big difference in your well-being:
  - sleep enough
  - eat healthy
  - go outside every day
  - exercise
  - meet up with others

• A visual overview of the most important self-care actions (infographic)
• Check our e-module for more tips on physical and mental health (website)
• Visit the Moodspace website for information, tips and self-help tools to tackle emotional problems (website)

Are you having a tough time?
You're welcome to reach out and schedule a free (online or on-campus) appointment with our student psychologists. They are there to help!