Self-care is about maintaining or improving one’s health and wellness, and is especially important during busy and stressful times.  Here are some strategies from ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ counsellors: 

• Schedule in daily self-care time, then do it! 
• Nourish your body by eating healthy meals and snacks at regular intervals. Discover available options to reduce or eliminate food insecurity here.
• Exercise every day, preferably outdoors. Even a short walk around the block will refresh your body and mind. 
• Schedule social time with your friends and family or spend time with a pet. Talk about things other than work and studies, play a game, share a drink or a meal, exercise, and laugh together. 
• Pay attention to your sleep quality. Good sleep is essential for memory formation and the ability to focus and engage with new concepts. Try this 2-minute . 
• Practice mindfulness and live in the moment. One mindfulness practice is a daily gratitude list. Write down or share with a friend 5 things you are grateful for.  
• Reach out for help.  are here for you, to listen and support you with academic concerns, career questions, personal and relationship matters and crisis that may arise while you are a student.