It is easy for college students for people to become consumed in their lifestyles and forget to take care of the one thing they are stuck with for the rest of their lives--their body.
Face
Taking care of your face not only helps you feel better about yourself, it increases your confidence.
- Wash your face twice a day. We've all heard some acne treating systems can cause your skin to become addicted. However, there are some face washes that are not like that. I personally use Le Meiux. Target's generic brand works pretty well. Many of my hall mates and friends use Cetaphil.
- Use a face mask once a week and exfoliate once a week. It is possible to over-exfoliate so do not do it everyday and it is not recommended more than 3 times a week. Be sure to moisturize after.
- MOISTURIZE! It is very important to moisturize your face because washing your face will dry it out.
- Use sunscreen. Walking around the sunny campus over time can be detrimental to your skin. Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the damaging rays.
Body
- Eat well (see other posts). Drink plenty of water (a good place to start is half of your body weight in ounces).
- Wash your hands because it can prevent sickness.
- Take the vitamins supplements for the vitamins you don't get enough of from your diet, it will protect your immune system.
- Exercise for 30 minutes a day. This does not necessarily mean you must go to the gym. Take your dog on a longer walk. Run up and down your stairs. Do push ups, sit ups, or lift light dumbbells while watching television.
Mind
- Make sure you are getting a good amount of sleep every night to protect your mind and immune system. Also try to stick with a regular sleep schedule.
- Wake up at least 45 minutes before whatever you have to do to give your mind time to fully awaken.
- Take study breaks. Over studying may cause you trouble in remembering the things you have studied. Studying too much at one time can also hard on your eyes. Every few minutes remember to gaze at something 10-30 feet away for 10 seconds.
- Understand that it is okay to take a day off. Take a day to treat yourself (read a book, go shopping, go out to eat). Do something that takes your mind off of everything you have to do for a few hours. With too much stress, you will not perform at optimal level.
