2/26/2018 21 Comments Mid-Term PrepBring Snacks As a general guideline, eating something (snack or meal) every 3-5 hours can help you stay energized and focused so you can power through your studies without feeling tired and distracted. This means if you’re planning to camp in the library to study for mid-terms, you better bring your snack A-game. Set Timers Feel like you might get so wrapped up in studying you’ll forget to take snack breaks? Then it’s time for timers. Eat before you head to the library and set a timer for a few hours later to remind you to fuel up. Timers can also be helpful to remind you to get up every hour and move around for AT LEAST 5 minutes. Movement helps improve memory retention, concentration, and your ability to think creatively which are important for long study sessions. When you notice your focus and concentration starting to waiver that is your body telling you it is time to MOVE! DO NOT DISTURB Phones are SUPER distracting. One minute you are looking at it to check the time and then 6 hours later you have been sucked into the social media vortex. Put your phone on Do Not Disturb and only look at it when your reminder goes off to take a break. Think you might still be tempted? Put it in your bag and out of sight. Stick To A Routine Our bodies thrive on routine so it is important to keep to your regular reschedule as much as possible while prepping for exams. This means NO ALL-NIGHTERS, making time for exercise, meal prepping, and any other staple activities that you have planned. Before you take your exam....
Move Moving helps to improve circulation of blood and oxygen which impacts your brains ability to function properly. Instead of sitting down to cram those last few minutes before your exam, spend 5 – 10 minutes moving (i.e. walking) to help improve your ability to concentrate and think clearly for your exam. Eat Imagine you’ve done all your studying and you feel confident, the way to make sure you’re on top of your game at test time is to make sure you’re feeling satisfied and energized. I know it’s hard when you’re trying to get to the exam on time and get some last minute studying in, but if you’re hungry during the test, your empty stomach might be what you wind up focusing on and not the test! #HealthyOwls Nourish to Flourish! Rest We know that you want to capitalize on every second you have when it comes to prepping for your test, but let's be honest, in those last 10 minutes before an exam, you most likely aren't going to learn or retain anything you already didn't know. Take those last few minutes to try out some relaxation techniques, settle your heart rate, and just unwind. We love using Headspace or Calm app!
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2/16/2018 5 Comments Loving Your BodyThere are a lot of reasons why we find it difficult to love your bodies and truly accept them no matter what stage of life we are in. While the reasons may be different, there are some strategies that we can employ to help us refocus on energy on taking care of and appreciating our bodies. Part of that is also breaking down how unrealistic standards and society's expectations have also impacted us in ways that we might not recognize or be fully aware of.
2/9/2018 0 Comments Spring break prepSpring Break is all about fun, relaxation, and recharging your battery. However, for many it becomes a time where our daily healthy movement habits take a hiatus. So the question is, how can you keep those good movement habits going but not stress about making it to the gym?
Try Something New! Breaks are a great time to mix up your routine by trying a new fun activity that you normally wouldn’t do during your busy schedule. Here are some of our suggestions:
Nutrition is always important when it comes to fueling your body and feeling good. Follow along with our Do's and Don't's to help you feel your best! DO:
And whether you are intentionally bumming around and relaxing over Spring Break or you're traveling and enjoy your week off, REMEMBER that this week is built into the semester to help you recharge and reboot. Make sure to get the most out of it by:
Let us know what you tried this Spring Break! 2/5/2018 26 Comments Social SupportCook with a friend – Split cooking time and costs, and have fun doing it! This can be a time saving way to hang out with your best bud and get your meal prepping done at the same time. They may even have different recipes that can spice up your routine. Eat with a friend – Need a reminder to stop and eat lunch? You won’t if your bestie is waiting to eat with you! Make weekly dates with friends on a particular day and set goals such as bringing a different home-prepared meal or trying to build a full “ChooseMyPlate” meal in the dining hall incorporating all 5 food groups (fruit, vegetable, grains, protein, dairy). Involve friends who are actually supportive – Find someone who will be right next to you on your journey and who inspires you, not who will police your eating habits and make you feel bad. This will help make your experience enjoyable, positive, and long lasting. Find a workout buddy – Having a buddy to workout with will not only make your fitness journey more enjoyable, but will also help to hold you accountable to your plan. Schedule your workouts with your buddy ahead of time to help add some extra motivation on those long days where you would might be tempted to skip. Connect with like-minded people – Finding people who are sharing the same fitness journey with you is a key to success. If you can find that with your current friends and family that is a great place to start, but don’t be afraid to reach outside your current circle to find the right support. An online message board or community can often be a great place to find people with similar goals and challenges that can help support you on your journey.
Join a fitness class – Getting social support doesn’t always need to come from people that you know beforehand. Group Fitness classes are a great way to gain motivation and help you adhere to your activity program. Not only are you in a room full of people who enjoy the same activity and potentially have the same fitness goals, but you also have a fitness professional to help give you advice, support, and motivation along the way as well. Who knows, you may even find a new friend and workout buddy! Check out the current Fitness Class schedule below! |
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