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Wednesday Wisdom: Mid-Semester Dip
This can be a challenging time of year, to say the least!
The weather is changing, the days are getting shorter, and you're probably REALLY BUSY with midterms and assignments right now.
This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and overworked.
What can you do to stay calm during this busy time?
- Prioritize self-care. This is one of the first things to drop off. And I don't mean you need to spend a day at the spa - this is a reminder to cover the basics. Are you eating healthy food regularly? Getting enough sleep? Moving your body? Going outside?
- Don't compare yourself to other students. We all learn differently, and we all have different lives and skills. Plus, you can't see everything. You may feel like everyone in your lecture hall understands more than you, but I assure you that's not the case! If you can learn something from your classmates, that's great - but don't assume they are all smarter than you!
- Stay organized. Knowing what you have to get done and what you can set aside for now will help clear some space in your working memory so you can study more! Have a longer weekly check-in and quick daily check-ins (either at the start or the end of the day) to make sure everything is getting done. Don't let something slip through the cracks!
- If you want to read more about reducing student stress & anxiety, check out this blog post I co-wrote with an undergrad student. We've both shared all our best tips!
Resources
- Maclean's magazine shares some self-care tips from experts at Canadian universities here.
- I love Please Notes's Instagram account. She shares all sorts of lovely affirmations and encouragement, and I love when these posts pop up in my feed!
- And - not self-care related - do you want to compare your tuition with what others pay across the country? Universities Canada shares it all here, pulling info from StatsCan.
ChooseYourUni News
My new online course, Scholarships for Canadian Students, is launching on November 1st, and you're getting the first sneak-peak! Check out the introduction video here and stay tuned for more, including a discount for those of you receiving this email, later this month!
Hit reply and let me know how you're prioritizing self-care right now! I can't wait to hear. As for me? I'll be prioritizing my afternoon nap today!
Colleen | ChooseYourUni.ca
Academic Coaching for current & future university students
I work with current and future university students to get ready for uni! Check out a sample of some previous Wednesday Wisdom emails below and sign up to get the next edition straight to your inbox!
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