Take Care of Yourself

Physical health

• Stay active, get exercise.
  • Take walks or get outdoors.
  • Utilize campus recreation centers.
  • Join a group activity, like a sport or dancing.

• Eat healthy.
  • Check out nutrition services at your college.
  • Try MyPlate Checklist calculator to see what portions you should eat based on your gender, age and activity levels.

• Get enough sleep.
  • We cannot stress this enough. Sleep is vital to success in all areas.

Check out some of the resources available at your institution. 

Mental, emotional, and social health

• Plan times for friends, social activities.

• Explore and try new opportunities in and out of class.

• Try joining a club.

• Know services are available.
  • UW: Student Health Services; Wellness Center
  • LCCC: Counseling and Campus Wellness
  • Casper College: Wellness Center

Financial health

• Keep an eye on your finances, including making a budget.

• Explore scholarship opportunities.

• Know that there are resources on campus to help you with your finances.
  • UW Financial Wellness Program