What are some strategies you use to maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit?

For me, it is a challenge to stay on top of my studies, stay healthy, and still have time for ME. The most important of these things is, of course, self-health and wellness. I have found that I must eat three times a day, and therefore, do eat at least three times a day. On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s I don’t have to be up as early, so I generally don not partake in breakfast on these days. However, I do have lunch, dinner, and a small meal later in the evening to make up for my lack of breakfast.

The next thing on the list after eating is sleep. I know that not getting enough sleep can seriously effect one’s immune system, causing one to get sick more easily and it will come on quicker. For me, I try to get to bed between 11:00PM and midnight that way I get at least seven hours of sleep Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and at least nine hours of sleep Tuesday and Thursday. Over the weekends, I get in as much sleep as I can while still getting my work done.

Next on my list is homework and studying and I try not to get behind on any of my work. I try to get the homework that is assigned for the day done by the end of the day. It helps me to retain the information, and then I’m not scratching my head trying to figure things out the next day. As for studying, I already stated that I have some trouble with how and when to do it. Most of the time I get my studying in soon before the test so the material is fresh in my mind.

Last on my list is my social life. I know that I function better when I’m around/in contact with other people. It ‘s always healthy to have friends, maybe not a lot, but a few good friends to keep you sane. Having someone to vent to, or rant to always makes my day brighter, like a weight has been lifted.