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Your Fall semester is in full swing. You
have books to read, tests to study for and papers to write. You
can't afford to miss class. You don't have time to get sick.
The reality is though students get sick. You become stressed out by all
your academic & life commitments, skimp on sleep, fill up on junk food
and then when your compromised immune system brushes by some germs -
well - pass the tissues. Luckily, there are ways to keep your energy
levels up and your immune system strong, able to ward off stress and
fight infection. If you're looking for ways to keep your mind, body and
spirit healthy in 2008 and beyond, practice these 10 simple affirmations:
1. I will allow myself enough sleep each
night to fully rest my body, recharge my batteries and support my immune
system to protect against illness.
2. I will exercise daily doing things I
enjoy, even if that means squeezing in a 20-minute walk in between classes.
3. I will pay attention to my emotions
and find positive ways to calm my mind & body down when I'm stressed.
I will try deep breathing; yoga or I'll call a friend up and do something
fun!
4. I will follow my intuition about what's
right for my future and not be swayed by the expectations and demands
of others.
5. Before I say "yes" (again)
to something or someone, I will ask myself, "Is this new task in
alignment with my goals? Will saying yes make me happy? Do I have time
to add another thing to my schedule? What will I have to sacrifice if
I say yes to this new activity?" Be honest and don't be afraid to
put your own needs first every now and then!
6. I will be grateful for the body I was
born with, taking time to appreciate its unique wonder. I will stand
proud knowing that I am able to judge my own body by my standards, not
by unrealistic media/advertiser standards.
7. Sometimes, I will leap before I look,
take chances and give my dreams the chance to come true.
8. I will stop analyzing the past, worrying
about the future and start living right in the present. Really, really
LIVING. Day by day, taking a moment to appreciate things just the way
they are.
9. I will nourish my body with healthy,
whole foods, which will give me more energy, strength and endurance to
live life to the fullest. I will remember that eating healthy is not about
looking good in my jeans, but about how it makes me feel inside and out.
10. I will remember to go easy on myself
and to laugh at my mistakes. After all, I'm fabulously human and am allowed
MANY moments of imperfection.
Laugh a little more. Worry a little less. 2009 could be your healthiest
year yet!
Do you:
• Ever find yourself getting sick during finals week every year?
• Believe that stress plays a big part in compromising your immune system?
Shoot me an email and let's
discuss this. I love to hear from students!
About the author:
Maria Pascucci is the President of Campus Calm - the award-winning online-forum for today's stressed-out students, and their parents and educators. Download your Student Life Stress-Out Less Kit with 4 FREE gifts at www.campuscalm.com.
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