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University life is a lot of fun, but it\u2019s also just a lot in general. Leaving home is a huge and exciting change, but combined with things like lack of sleep and essay deadlines, it can be really stressful. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re struggling – everyone gets stressed from time to time, but there are tools and techniques you can use to keep on top of everything.<\/p>\n

On November 16th, we were delighted to welcome Sue Webb from Lotus Life Coaching<\/a> to SALC. Sue gave a talk on a few useful ways you can manage your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are a couple of strategies she recommends to keep happy and healthy all year round:<\/p>\n

The Wheel of Life<\/h4>\n

Firstly, the wheel of life is a great way to map out how you feel about various aspects of your life. Draw a circle, then divide it using eight lines (the spokes). Each spoke represents a different part of your life, and can be whatever feels important to you. For example, \u2018friends\u2019, \u2018sleep\u2019 or \u2018money\u2019. Score each spoke from one to ten depending on how satisfied you currently are, with one in the middle and ten on the edge. By joining these scores together, you can get a clear picture of your current life. The wheel also shows how these different aspects might be linked \u2013 for example, if \u2018friends\u2019 scores nine, but \u2018sleep\u2019 and \u2018money\u2019 only two, perhaps it might be a good idea to have a night or two in next week.<\/p>\n

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Example of The Wheel of Life, source: Lotus Education<\/p><\/div>\n

Stress Bucket<\/h4>\n

Secondly, the stress bucket helps you visualise how stress levels change over time. The bucket is your capacity for stress \u2013 everyone\u2019s will be a different size depending on their circumstances. This bucket gets filled up by stressors, such as money worries or essay deadlines. Crucially, your bucket has a tap \u2013 the things you do to relax. By noticing when you\u2019re getting stressed and making sure you open that tap regularly, you can stop your bucket from getting too full. Just a few little things like going for a run or a cosy night in can make a big difference to how you feel.<\/p>\n

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Stress Bucket, source: Lotus Education<\/p><\/div>\n

Sue really emphasised that these little things are crucial. It\u2019s great to have big lifestyle goals, but if you can\u2019t keep them up consistently they won\u2019t help in the long term. Instead, it\u2019s important to prioritise the small, achievable steps you can take to improve your lifestyle. For example, being in bed by 11 three nights a week, or working on a hobby for ten minutes a day. These small changes add up, and will really help you build a longstanding healthy and happy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

The University also provides a wide variety of support for all levels of need. Whether you\u2019re in a crisis, or would just like a few tips on how to manage stress a bit better, there\u2019s help available. The support wheel<\/a> is a great tool for finding out what resources you should access, depending on how you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n

As the days get shorter and big deadlines start to loom, you might be finding things a bit harder. But hopefully, the strategies Sue suggested can help you identify and manage what\u2019s getting you down, and what helps you feel better. If these aren\u2019t enough, or if you\u2019re just looking for more ideas, the University has a lot of support available, and there\u2019s always someone who can help.<\/p>\n

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