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:
  - get enough sleep
  - eat healthy food
  - go outside every day
  - do some 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!