College isn’t supposed to be easy…it’s supposed to help you grow. Learn how to handle frustration, recover from setbacks, and build resilience through small acts of persistence, self-compassion, and “connected independence.”

A lot of focus is put on what and how to study, mostly because that’s really important. However, we also need to consider how our brains and bodies are functioning while we study. Mindfulness and movement might not be the first things you think of when you think of study strategies, but I’d argue that they should be on the list. These things can make a big difference when it comes to focus, memory, and stress and the great news is: it only takes a few minutes! 

Mindfulness and exercise are two of the most effective and underutilized tools for improving attention, executive functioning, and emotional balance, especially for students with ADHD or anxiety.

Today, be what everyone in your life has advised against: selfish. That’s right, self-ish. Not the person who lacks consideration for others, or who has so much consideration for others you lack consideration for who matters most: you. No matter what, you matter. What matters to you is just as important but means nothing if self-care is not practiced.