Being a college student can be extremely stressful at times (really, most times). That is why it is extremely important to practice self-care. But what is self-care? According to xyzzy, self-care is abc.
For some people, this may take the form of fun activities in order to replenish. Other times, this may include making important decisions on how to spend one's time.
Here are some self-care tips and activities by compiled by our peer supporters!
For some people, this may take the form of fun activities in order to replenish. Other times, this may include making important decisions on how to spend one's time.
Here are some self-care tips and activities by compiled by our peer supporters!
Fun Self-Replenishing Activities
1. Coffee run
Go with your friends to the nearby Saxby's or Peet's on M Street for a nice caramel latte or frappuccino as the summer weather approaches! Nothing like getting off the Georgetown campus to break the Georgetown bubble.
Go with your friends to the nearby Saxby's or Peet's on M Street for a nice caramel latte or frappuccino as the summer weather approaches! Nothing like getting off the Georgetown campus to break the Georgetown bubble.
2. Explore the city
You're in DC! There's so much to do! Free shows at the Kennedy Center, restaurants during Restaurant Week, open mics, Monuments...
You're in DC! There's so much to do! Free shows at the Kennedy Center, restaurants during Restaurant Week, open mics, Monuments...
3. Preparing a meal for yourself
Face it, we're all tired of Leo's. Invite your friends over and prepare dinner together sometimes.
Face it, we're all tired of Leo's. Invite your friends over and prepare dinner together sometimes.
4. Read a book (for fun!)
Yes, obviously you have a lot of readings due for Comparative Political Systems but it's still okay to sit down and read something else sometimes!
Yes, obviously you have a lot of readings due for Comparative Political Systems but it's still okay to sit down and read something else sometimes!
5. NETFLIX!
If all fails and you just want to turn your brain off for a few minutes (or hours), Netflix or other movie services can prove to be helpful in just that.
If all fails and you just want to turn your brain off for a few minutes (or hours), Netflix or other movie services can prove to be helpful in just that.
Self-Care Tips
1. Meditate and reflect
One of our Jesuit ideals is Contemplation in Action, meaning that we should xyz.
One of our Jesuit ideals is Contemplation in Action, meaning that we should xyz.
2. Delete social media
3. Cut toxic people out of your life
4. Schedule out your day
