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Index
Cover
Dedication
Introduction: Self-Care 101
Chapter 1: Balance Your Body: Physical Self-Care
Drink Plenty of Water
Get Enough Sleep
Swap Processed Foods for Fresh
Indulge In Good Coffee or Tea
Wash Your Hands
Sign Up for an Intramural Program
Be Smart about Drugs and Alcohol
Take a Power Nap
Eat a Meal at the Table
Give Yourself a Mini-Massage
Take a Shower
Prep Healthy Snacks On the Go
Stand Up Straight
Cook a New Recipe
Work Out at Your Fitness Center
Practice Sexual Safety
Wear Sunscreen
Walk to Class
Take Care of Your Lungs
Go for a Run on Campus
Take Advantage of Wellness Programs
Stretch Your Fingers
Rest Your Eyes
Plan Your Weekly Meals
Make a Doctor’s Appointment
Stand More
Brush Your Teeth
Use Your Core Muscles
Relax Your Jaw
Enjoy Something Green
Skip the Snooze Button
Count Your Steps
Do a Little Dance
Opt for Less Sugar
Use a Face Mask
Dress Up
Soak Up the Sun
Chapter 2: Boost Your Brain: Mental Self-Care
Try the 90-Minute Sprint
Slow Your Scroll
Get Lost in a Book
Take a Short Study Break
Learn a New Skill
Eliminate a Stressor
Listen to a Podcast
Put a Stop to Harmful Rumination
Write Lecture Notes by Hand
Switch Up Your Study Scenery
Draw Something from Memory
Create a Morning Routine
Count Backward from Fifty
Do a Jigsaw Puzzle
Sing a Favorite Song
Break Up a Big Task
Watch a Funny Video
Play a Musical Instrument
Ask a Question
Get Into a State of Flow
Play Sudoku
Take a Vitamin
Be Vulnerable
Make Something with Your Hands
Learn Your Burnout Signals
Daydream for 15 Minutes
Go Somewhere New
Squeeze a Stress Ball
Start a Journal
Create a Custom Playlist
Visit a Museum
Clean Out Your Bag
Open the Windows
Leave Your Phone at Home
Hold a 1-Minute Plank
Flip Through a Comic
Snack On Fruit
Chapter 3: Nourish Your Spirit: Spiritual Self-Care
Attend a Worship Service
Contribute to a Cause
Listen to Soothing Music
Read a Spiritual Passage
Plan for Unstructured Time
Volunteer in Your Community
Meditate
Go On a Campus Ministry Retreat
Make a Gratitude List
Pray
Balance Your Chakras
Learn about a Different Faith
Celebrate the Highs and Lows
Smell an Essential Oil
Carve Out a Quiet Moment
Read Your Tarot Cards
Let Go of What You Can’t Control
Ask Your Friends about Their Beliefs
Focus On the Present
Participate in a Religious Student Group
Try a Yoga Class
Visit with a Spiritual Advisor
Talk about Vocations with Your Peers
Cozy Up
Create a Personal Mantra
Determine Your Top Three Values
Help Someone
Set an Evening Ritual
Learn about Your Faith History
Light a Candle
Spend Time in Nature
Promote Balance with Amethyst
Attend an Interfaith Event
Try Acupuncture
Look At Your Astrology Chart
Care for a Plant
Watch the Sun Rise or Set
Chapter 4: Honor Your Heart: Emotional Self-Care
Say No
Call a Loved One
Stay In
Give Yourself a Compliment
Ask for Help
Watch for Red Flags
Reframe Complaints
Enjoy Single Life
Surround Yourself with Positive People
Send a Thank-You Note
Enjoy Alone Time
Be Mindful of the Comparison Trap
Build a Support System
Write Down Five Words That Describe You
See a Campus Counselor
Set a Healthy Boundary
Embrace a Mistake
Identify Emotional Triggers
Treat Yourself
Distinguish Your Inner Circle
Do a Mental Health Screening
Give a Compliment
Linger in Nostalgia
Fact-Check a Thought
Cuddle an Animal
Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Celebrate a Friend’s Success
Let Go of an Old Story
Redirect Envy
Practice Self-Awareness
Buy Yourself Flowers
Take a Mental Health Day
Have a Good Cry
Vent to Someone You Trust
Cover Yourself with a Weighted Blanket
Add Positivity to Your Morning
Believe In a Better Tomorrow
Chapter 5: Find Your Purpose: Professional Self-Care
Introduce Yourself to Someone New
Get Rid of Clutter
Develop a Study Ritual
Do Something Terrifying and Exciting
Get a Part-Time Job
Set a Realistic Goal
Get to Know Your Professors
Plan Your Schedule with an Advisor
Create a Vision Board
Take an Elective Class
Understand Your Student Loans and Financial Aid
Join a Club
Make Your Space Feel Like Home
Hone Your Leadership Style
Know the Pros and Cons of Credit Cards
Manage a Group Project
Learn Hard and Soft Skills
Open a Savings Account
Send a Cold Email
Explore a Study Abroad Program
Job Shadow
Learn Basic Coding
Develop an Online Portfolio
Visit a Career Counselor
Try Morning Pages
Take a Personality Test
Meet with a Life Coach
Get a Tutor
Write a Personal Statement
Attend an Extracurricular Seminar
Organize Your Course Materials
Practice an Open Mind
Apply for an Internship
Watch a Documentary
Consider Switching Majors
Collect Inspiring Quotes
Let Your Curiosity Lead You
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