Better Health, Better Student

By this time, you’ve probably picked up many useful study habits that help you learn more effectively, but all the mnemonics and spaced repetition techniques in the world can only get you so far. It’s just as important to have routines that improve our health and serve as a basis on which to build all other habits. An unhealthy lifestyle makes for a less effective student. So, to get you going, here are three simple tips to be healthier that will also help you study better: 

More Water

Our bodies are around 60% water, so yes, we need a lot of it to function! Drinking a few extra glasses of water a day can help prevent headaches, improve concentration and mental functions, and even increase your metabolism. We often reach for soft drinks or other sugary beverages when we’re thirsty, which are very unhealthy and don’t actually serve to hydrate us. You probably don't even realise how little water you drink in a day, so think about it and get sipping!

More Sleep 

The amount needed varies from person to person, but getting enough sleep is incredibly important to staying healthy and happy. Sleep helps your body recover and repair itself. It can help improve your mood, concentration, memory, and even your relationships! Lack of sleep can cause a number of health issues, including weight gain and depression. If you’re constantly tired, don’t just accept it as a by-product of student life, but do what you can to go to bed earlier. If all else fails, consider taking a 10 to 20-minute nap in the early afternoon to supplement.

More Breaks and Exercise

You there, person reading this: how long have you been sitting down? Stretch your muscles, go for a walk, do some bad dancing. Your brain will work a lot better if you take a beat and move around. Even short breaks of 5 minutes at a time can be incredibly beneficial to your concentration and productivity – not to mention your physical health!

So many of us suffer from headaches, grogginess, fatigue, lack of concentration – the list goes on and on. These things prevent us from functioning as well as we could day to day. But don’t worry, these issues are often easier to fix than we think. Some of the habits above might seem obvious, but you’d be surprised by how frequently they are overlooked. So give them a try; your body will thank you for it!

 

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