As August comes around this year, make sure that you are feeling the best you can before the school semester starts. Usually, students start out the new semester feeling calm and confident but lose their way a few months later. In order to continue staying on top of your game (and homework), now is the time to learn and implement some relaxation strategies that you can do at home.
The Importance of Rest and Relaxation
There is an old trope given to students (particularly college students) that they should be chugging coffee and staying up late every night to get their papers done. And really, high school probably taught us the most damaging aspects of those tropes. But in real life, students need to know the importance of rest and relaxation during the semester—even when finals and papers are looming. Getting enough rest and relaxation will decompress the mind so students will be better suited and better equipped to do the complex work that school requires.
Relaxation Strategies for Students
Not all people find relaxation and rest in the same way. Some people require physical activity or the sun to recharge, while others need to be alone to read and reflect. Whatever way you choose to recharge and relax, there are a few relaxation strategies for students that are touted by science.
First of all, there are a lot of relaxing things to do at home—it’s important to keep this in mind since the middle of the semester brings frantic and often clouded thinking. Consider taking up yoga, even for five minutes a day. It will help you find peace and refresh your mind through its present-mind requirement. Adding physical activity is always a good idea, even if it’s simply getting up and stretching continuously throughout the day. Most classes are about an hour and 15 minutes to two hours, and while you shouldn’t leave in the middle of a lecture, you definitely should get up and stretch at least every three hours. It will help your back realign and you’ll also be able to last longer studying without mental fatigue.
Lastly, chiropractic adjustments can help promote physical and mental well-being, so your body and mind are prepared for the semester to come. To learn more or to schedule your next adjustment, contact Bird Chiropractic, your Voorhees Township chiropractor.
