Personal interests, education, brain exercise, conversation

• Consider becoming a member at the library.

• Sign-up for computer classes.

• Attend an organization’s workshop, meeting, etc.

• Research skills, trainings and attend some that interest you.

• Play crossword puzzles, word searches, and complete puzzles.

• Have intellectual conversations about interests and topics that interest you.

• Learn something new.

Resources

Division of Student Affairs

Center for Student Excellence

Sims Memorial Library

Work, checking/savings account, debt, retirement/other accounts

• Create a budget.

• Have a savings goal.

• Search career sites.

• Update your resume regularly.

• Consider financial planning.

• Ask your bank about all the types of accounts available.

• Use credible companies.

Resources

Office of Financial Aid

Office of Career Services

Feelings/emotions, self-care, stress

• Allow yourself to feel ALL your emotions.

• Unplug from social media every day.

• Learn to regulate your emotions.

• Educate yourself on emotional boundaries.

• Be mindful.

• Maintain a daily routine.

• Learn ways to manage your stress.

• Make time for a hobby you enjoy.

Resources

University Counseling Center

Green living, change of scenery, home/work environment

• Recycle.

• Look for volunteer clean-up efforts.

• Figure out what outdoor activities you enjoy.

• Take a break and walk outside.

• Make a schedule to clean your house, office, etc.

• Research cleaning materials and determine what materials you should use that are environmentally
  friendly.

Resources

Physical Plant Services

Sustainability Center

Work relationships, balance, and accomplishment

• Think about where you are now in your career/life and pursue jobs that will work well
  within that framework.

• Explore all job options.

• Talk to your employer/co-workers about communication, individual needs, and work style.

• Keep a calendar/planner.

• Take time to think of what you enjoy the most and research careers in that area.

Resources

Center for Student Excellence

Office of Career Services

Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, alcohol/tobacco/drug abuse, preventative medicine

• Meet with a dietician/nutritionist.

• Visit websites like MyPlate.

• Visit your local gym.

• Talk to a personal trainer.

• Create a sleep routine.

• Visit HealthyPeople.gov for info on sleep.

• Find support groups.

• Consider counseling.

• Talk to your doctor/healthcare provider.

• Research medications and take them as prescribed.

• Consider seeing holistic health care providers or attending a health fair.

Resources

REC Center

University Health Center

University Counseling Center

Collegiate Recovery Program

Beliefs, involvement, time

• Read about and understand other beliefs with an open mind.

• Use your beliefs in your daily life.

• Share your beliefs, values, and principles.

• Learn about different organizations and groups.

• Find a peaceful place to reflect and meditate.

Resources

Office of Student Engagement

Student Organizations

Community, new people, and social time

• Pick up your phone and connect with others.

• Look online for groups/organizations that share the same interests as you.

• Keep an open mind when meeting new people.

• Reconnect with friends.

• Organize a calendar with events and ways to connect with friends.

Resources

Division of Student Affairs

Office of Student Engagement