Bringing the Library to You: Self-Care
It is important to keep your body and mind active as part of self-care such as:
- Do things you enjoy: read, write, watch a boxset, do a crossword, be creative.
- Connect and keep in contact with your friends and loved ones.
- Engage in regular physical exercise.
Above all, remember to be kind to yourself and take a break when you need it.
Headspace at BCU
Headspace is an app and a website that covers Mindfulness for everyday life:
Stress less
Move more
Sleep soundly
You can create a Headspace account for free courtesy of sponsorship by BCU HELS.
Physical exercise
Try to do some physical activity every day:
- HIIT workouts: The body coach is very popular
- Yoga: Check out Yoga with Adriene
Mindfulness for Students
This book shows students how to apply mindfulness to their studies and everyday life in simple, practical steps and shows readers how mindfulness can help them to manage the stresses of student life more effectively.
Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic : A Five Areas Approach
Overcoming Anxiety, Stress and Panic uses the proven and trusted five areas model of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people experiencing a range of symptoms associated with these conditions.
Have you tried ASMR?
Auto Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is the term used to describe a tingling, calming sensation some people report experiencing in response to close personal attention or certain audio or visual stimuli.
This article from the website VerywellMind.com explains what is ASMR and how to get relief from various stimuli.
Relaxation
"Exploring relaxation can help you look after yourself when you're feeling stressed or worried. Relaxation might not make what you are stressed or worried about go away. But it can give you a mental break from these feelings and help you refocus."
(Mind.org.uk)