Looking after your wellbeing
Looking after your mental health
We all need to work on our mental wellbeing sometimes.
It's important to take care of your mental wellbeing the same way you would for your physical health. Being proactive about this can play a key part in having a successful time at university. How you do so is completely up to you - you can take little steps to get into a routine which is balanced, fun and works for you.
Which of the following could be considered ways to look after your mental wellbeing?
Spending time in nature or outside of your usual spaces
Find a new hobby/project you enjoy
Abusing alcohol or other substances
Not talking to someone about how you are feeling
Eat your favourite food
Take a break and enjoy some me time
Come up with an action plan for the week
Do something fun with your friends
It's important to know what works for you, so technically many of these answers could be right or wrong. Just make sure to keep in mind, your mind!
If you are unsure what is impacting your mental wellbeing, then try asking these questions:
- Has anything changed in your life recently or have you been feeling like this for a while?
- Do these issues only occur at certain times or around certain people?
- Has anyone else in your life communicated they feel the same way?
At the University of Nottingham, we have a dedicated support and wellbeing team here to help you get through tough times. They will be more than happy to speak to you online or face to face. Get in touch if you have a pre-existing mental health issue too ensure you are getting the support you need. Find out about the support available from the wellbeing services online.
| Top Tip: Student Minds has even more free resources and advice if you need some more tips on handling your mental health. |