{"id":12907,"date":"2020-04-14T16:48:32","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T21:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timelycareprod.wpengine.com\/?p=12907"},"modified":"2025-10-14T11:09:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:09:51","slug":"self-care-tips-for-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Self-Care Tips for College Students During COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#the-challenges-caused-by-a-change-in-the-learning-environment\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">The challenges caused by a change in the learning environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#maintain-self-care-and-support-mental-health\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Maintain self-care and support mental health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#1-maintain-connections\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">1. Maintain connections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#2-take-care-of-your-body\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">2. Take care of your body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#3-take-a-break-from-news-and-social-media\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">3. Take a break from news and social media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#4-make-yourself-a-priority\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">4. Make yourself a priority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#5-go-outdoors\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">5. Go outdoors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#6-stick-with-a-daily-meditation-practice\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">6. Stick with a daily meditation practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#7-give-yourself-permission-to-cry\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">7. Give yourself permission to cry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#8-take-deep-breaths\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">8. Take deep breaths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#9-prioritize-sleep\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">9. Prioritize sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#10-avoid-self-medicating\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">10. Avoid self-medicating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#11-create-a-strong-support-system\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">11. Create a strong support system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#12-listen-to-music\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">12. Listen to music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#13-find-a-hobby\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">13. Find a hobby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#14-set-goals\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">14. Set goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#15-try-online-remote-therapy-options\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">15. Try online, remote therapy options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/blog\/self-care-tips-for-college-students\/#ensuring-247-access-to-emotional-support-resources-to-empower-self-care-for-students\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Ensuring 24\/7 access to emotional support resources to empower self-care for students<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12907\" class=\"elementor elementor-12907\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-30ea19a5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"30ea19a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f9a9323 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1f9a9323\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be55271 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be55271\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2020, college students across the country learned the same unfortunate lesson &#8212; how to adapt when plans go haywire. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of colleges and universities closed temporarily without providing students with a definite reopening date. This drastic change, paired with the transition to online learning, increased <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatrictimes.com\/view\/universities-response-supporting-mental-health-college-students-during-covid-19-pandemic\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">anxiety and isolation among students<\/a>. With the 24\/7 nature of social media and news push notifications, self-care isn\u2019t just important but necessary to maintain good mental health.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41bffc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41bffc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-challenges-caused-by-a-change-in-the-learning-environment\"><\/span>The challenges caused by a change in the learning environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getreskilled.com\/challenges-of-online-courses\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Common challenges<\/a> students have faced with online learning include:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d0d097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d0d097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Loneliness<\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6292034 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6292034\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being separated from classmates, friends, and everyday college life has dramatically increased feelings of isolation. After transitioning to online learning, <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org\/bitstream\/handle\/20.500.12265\/98\/DPSuddenlyOnlineReportJuly2020.pdf?sequence=3&amp;isAllowed=y\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">50% of students<\/a> felt like they weren\u2019t an included member of their class.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2a57b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2a57b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Motivation<\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a330f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a330f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Not physically attending a class or having a structured schedule can make it hard to find motivation. The pandemic has also increased mental health challenges that make it increasingly challenging to find the energy or mental capacity to complete coursework.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c1b05b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c1b05b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Technology issues<\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a5e395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a5e395\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The majority of college students accessed online courses through the internet they had at home. This created unfair learning gaps for students without access to technology or living in areas with insufficient internet bandwidth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec422b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec422b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Time management<\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db7d138 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db7d138\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdueglobal.edu\/blog\/student-life\/time-management-busy-college-students\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Managing time efficiently<\/a> is one of the biggest challenges faced with online learning. Without time management skills, students may struggle to keep up with assignments and suffer academically.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c992266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c992266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Accountability<\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25d5309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25d5309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Along with time management, accountability is critical in online learning. Without a teacher standing at the front of the classroom setting expectations for you, you\u2019re responsible for your academic success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-426261d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"426261d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A recent poll found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.generationlab.org\/post\/most-student-jobs-have-been-canceled-delayed-or-digitized-by-coronavirus\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">77% of college students<\/a> surveyed feel that distance learning is much worse than in-person learning. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/college-students-summer-jobs-85205102-e7e9-401e-b92c-3fe05fd52de5.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">51% of students<\/a> say they are experiencing mental health issues from the challenges brought on by online learning.<br \/><br \/>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeminds.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Student-Survey-Infographic.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Active Minds survey<\/a> revealed that 76% of college students have trouble maintaining a routine. Additionally, 73% struggle with physical activity, and 63% find it challenging to stay connected with others during the pandemic. 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Maintain connections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Social distance doesn\u2019t have to mean social isolation. It\u2019s essential to have a strong support system that you can turn to when you\u2019re struggling. Setting up virtual get-togethers, phone calls, or group texts with friends or family members can significantly improve your mental health and help you feel less alone.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-take-care-of-your-body\"><\/span>2. Take care of your body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Maintaining your physical health is a crucial factor in keeping your mind healthy, too. Eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet can boost your immune system, lowering the effects of stress on the body. Incorporating exercise with a healthy diet will also help improve your mood by producing endorphins.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-take-a-break-from-news-and-social-media\"><\/span>3. Take a break from news and social media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">It\u2019s important to know when to unplug before it starts affecting your mental health. You can stay informed by checking in from time to time, but don\u2019t overdo it by continuously refreshing social media throughout the day. This can increase feelings of fear and anxiety.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-make-yourself-a-priority\"><\/span>4. Make yourself a priority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Treat yourself by doing things you might not have had the time to do before the pandemic. Check out these budget-conscious ideas from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/advisor\/2020\/04\/03\/covid-19-self-care-7-ways-to-indulge-yourself-without-breaking-the-budget\/#df75db954d67\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">Forbes<\/a>.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-go-outdoors\"><\/span>5. Go outdoors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Not getting enough sunlight can result in a drop in serotonin levels, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/depression\/benefits-sunlight#_noHeaderPrefixedContent\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">directly affects your mood<\/a>. Low levels of serotonin can also lead to symptoms of depression. Going outdoors for at least an hour every day will allow you to get fresh air and improve your mental well-being.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-stick-with-a-daily-meditation-practice\"><\/span>6. Stick with a daily meditation practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-lifestyle\/mental-health-and-wellbeing\/meditation-to-boost-health-and-wellbeing\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">physical benefits of meditation<\/a> include with stress management, lowering blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and supporting immune function. Meditation also helps you practice mindfulness and develop relaxation techniques. The TimelyCare app offers a variety of self-care resources for students, including meditation sessions.\u00a0<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-give-yourself-permission-to-cry\"><\/span>7. Give yourself permission to cry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">At some point, you may feel sad, disheartened, or even hopeless. At a time of heightened stress and anxiety, it\u2019s common to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress\/burnout-prevention-and-recovery.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">develop burnout<\/a> or to experience an emotional breakdown. Give yourself permission to feel these emotions fully to release any pain, and help see the sun through the clouds once again.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-take-deep-breaths\"><\/span>8. Take deep breaths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Although it doesn\u2019t seem like it would be very beneficial, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/alternative-health\/living-with\/ways-practice-breath-focused-meditation\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">deep breathing techniques<\/a> are proven to reduce anxiety and relieve stress. Taking deep breaths allows you to stay present in the moment and provides peace of mind.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-prioritize-sleep\"><\/span>9. Prioritize sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Getting enough sleep is a significant part of maintaining physical and mental health. Not only does sleep help boost the immune system, but it also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/wellness\/united-states-of-stress\/exercise-sleep-your-ultimate-stress-defense\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">helps lower the effects of stress<\/a> on the body. Experts suggest that young adults get at least 7 hours of sleep each night to recharge their bodies and brain. Sleep deprivation can cause irritability, inability to focus, overreactions, increased stress, and make you more prone to illnesses.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-avoid-self-medicating\"><\/span>10. Avoid self-medicating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">College students struggling with mental illness are at a higher risk of developing drug or alcohol problems. To cope with symptoms, some young adults turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate. However, abusing substances can worsen and exacerbate mental health symptoms. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help from a mental health professional to find healthy coping strategies and a treatment plan that works best for you.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-create-a-strong-support-system\"><\/span>11. Create a strong support system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">College is a time when many young adults need guidance and support. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/journals\/releases\/amp-amp0000103.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">study<\/a> published by the American Psychological Association (APA), having high-quality and close relationships is associated with better physical health and well-being. Creating supportive relationships has many <a href=\"http:\/\/socialwork.buffalo.edu\/resources\/self-care-starter-kit\/additional-self-care-resources\/developing-your-support-system.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">benefits, not only physically but mentally<\/a>. A strong support system will help when you\u2019re feeling down or stressed, provide guidance when you fail, and celebrate when you succeed.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-listen-to-music\"><\/span>12. Listen to music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">One of the most convenient ways to relieve stress is to listen to music. Music has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/how-and-why-music-therapy-is-effective-3145190\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">many therapeutic benefits<\/a>; it helps lower anxiety and depression levels, ease muscle tension, and enhances your mood. Make a playlist with your favorite songs that help you de-stress and start your morning by playing them.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-find-a-hobby\"><\/span>13. Find a hobby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Instead of using all of your free time to binge-watch a Netflix show, try to find a hobby. Hobbies promote better mental and physical health by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.columbia.ab.ca\/the-importance-of-having-a-hobby\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">lowering the risk of depression, dementia, and high blood pressure<\/a>. They also provide a mental break from everyday stressors and <a href=\"https:\/\/at.fhsu.edu\/the-importance-of-having-hobbies-as-a-college-student\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">improve efficiency<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s journaling, drawing, playing an instrument, or something else you\u2019re passionate about, make time to add it into your daily routine.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-set-goals\"><\/span>14. Set goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Setting goals helps define priorities and improves self-confidence and motivation. Make sure to write down the goals you want to set and how you want to accomplish them. Not only will this help you stay organized, but it will also allow you to keep track of your progress towards achieving the goal. To help get you started, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/tips-for-goal-setting-self-improvement-4688587\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">guide to setting goals<\/a>.<\/p><h5 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-try-online-remote-therapy-options\"><\/span>15. Try online, remote therapy options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">According to a recent survey from BestColleges, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestcolleges.com\/research\/college-mental-health-impacts-from-covid-19\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener\">95% of college students<\/a> experienced negative mental health symptoms during the pandemic. If you\u2019re struggling, don\u2019t be afraid to try online therapy. It\u2019s essential to take care of your mental well-being not just in difficult circumstances but all the time. Find out if <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/for-schools\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">your school has online mental health resources like TimelyCare<\/a> that enable you to connect with a mental health professional anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f3f9ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7f3f9ac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e59d6b ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"8e59d6b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85b74f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"85b74f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ensuring-247-access-to-emotional-support-resources-to-empower-self-care-for-students\"><\/span>Ensuring 24\/7 access to emotional support resources to empower self-care for students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4><p>Even when students are not on campus, your school may still provide support resources. Check with your college or university to see if you have access to telehealth services for medical and mental health care. Telehealth enables remote patient and clinician contact for care, advice, reminders, education, and intervention.<\/p><p>The benefits of telehealth for college students include on-demand availability, at-home access, reduced wait time, and a faster path to improved health outcomes. <strong>TimelyCare\u2019s telehealth offerings provide medical and mental telehealth for students that are available 24\/7\/365<\/strong>. If your campus needs support for student health and well-being, <a href=\"https:\/\/timelycare.com\/contact\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\">contact TimelyCare<\/a> today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2020, college students across the country learned the same unfortunate lesson &#8212; how to adapt when plans go haywire. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of colleges and universities closed temporarily without providing students with a definite reopening date. 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