Top 5 Ways To Stay Healthy With Your Hectic University Schedule

University days can get hectic with classes, assignments, projects, group activities, and whatnot, adding to our daily stress and barely leaving any blank space in our timetables.

We understand that it is challenging to keep up with everything going on, be socially active and perform well, and get 8 hours of sleep.

To fulfill all of this, what most of us neglect the most is our health. Following are the top 5 ways which you can incorporate in your daily life to lead a healthy and happy lifestyle, even with your hectic schedule.

1. Sleep well
   We know this seems like a tough thing to accomplish, but seriously, only a well-rested body can work to its full potential. We are sure you are trying hard to meet the deadlines and finish all the assignments, but at the same time, proper sleep is a necessity to stay healthy. Lack of sleep can cause you irritation and reduces your concentration and energy levels. To make sure that you have a regular sleep pattern, decide a time to go to bed and try sticking to it.  It might be hard initially, but once you get used to it, you will realize that it is a very healthy and fruitful habit.
2. Eat healthily
   Proper diet is an essential key to lead a healthy life. Considering the pressure we face at universities, we often skip meals and lose out on essential minerals which are required in our body. We also resort to junk food to satisfy our cravings. All these habits cost us our health and can be dangerous at the same time. To perform well at the university, you need to stay fit, and for that, you need to have a proper diet. Add fruits and milk to your regular diet and try eating healthy food.
3. Exercise
   Unfortunately, in today’s generation, most of the work is being done by computers, and no matter how much we try, we end up sitting in front of a screen for more than the required time. It not just affects our eyesight but affects our posture in an adverse way. Thus, physical fitness becomes an important part and needs to be taken care of. You need to exercise regularly. We understand taking out time from your busy schedule can be tough, but you need to learn to prioritize your health.
4. Plan.
   One of the most common problems every university student faces is too many deadlines and little time to meet them. It is often seen that at the end work piles up and creates pressure on the students. To avoid this, plan your schedule ahead and try to execute it. Make a realistic plan and not a superficial one, which is hard to follow. It will help you to finish your work on time and won’t create any burden on you. We all know planning helps, but we always fail to comply with it. Make time for things you like and prioritize accordingly.
5. Engage in self-care
   We most often forget to care about ourselves. Nothing is more important than your own mental health. Stop stressing yourself out over petty things which can be solved easily. Mediate and keep your mind healthy. Engage in activities which you enjoy. Make time for yourself. Taking care of yourself is the best way to stay healthy and active at your university. Don’t forget that all though you are there to make a career for yourself, if don’t engage in self-care, you would soon lose your focus and happiness. Therefore, keep a balance between your studies and self-care.

Don’t stress yourself out. Engage in activities which interest you; not just studies but also co-curricular activities. Studying are necessary, but so is your health.

Neglecting either one of those can be alarming and is capable of creating a problem for you. You need to follow a routine where you take out time for yourself and not waste time unnecessarily. Give yourself the required break and work twice as hard after that. Do follow those mentioned above top 5 ways to stay healthy with your hectic university schedule.

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