HALLS: Issue II

Balanced lifestyle
University or college, as much as
it can be an exciting time to find
yourself, can come with a
feeling of being overwhelmed
24/7. I am not going to claim to
be an expert in balancing the
highs and lows of college life,
but I have learned a lot from
this year.
- Take charge of your own life; this is your
life and you’ve already made it this far, to
hit a brick wall now wouldn’t be fair to you
and your hard work.
- Prioritise what needs to be done; whether
it’s assignments or going to see ‘Evita’ the
musical. By managing your time you will
leave no room for procrastination but will
give yourself time to do things you enjoy.
- Simplify your life; know when it’s time to
let go of something or someone that is
making college a burden for you.
- Don’t sweat the small stuff (easier said than
done, I know); in the end, this is an
adventure that you yourself have chosen,
don’t regret what could have, should have,
would have done.
If student life is taking its toll, don’t worry
most people are feeling the pressure as well!
Try these tricks to help settle those worries
and get yourself back on track:
1. Wake up earlier and go to sleep sooner, this will
help you fall asleep much faster and avoid the
pesky night thoughts that can keep you awake.
Try to keep a regular sleeping pattern.
2. Prepare for the week; lay out all you have to do
and tick it off task-by-task.
3. Are there any societies you regret not joining in
Freshers’ Week? If so, join now! Better late than
never!
4. Make time to exercise; whether that be the walk
to the luas or college, just give your brain some
fresh air.
5. Take a break from social media; this sometimes
only adds to the feeling of being overwhelmed.
6. Write a journal entry to describe how you feel;
getting the thoughts out of your head can make
things clearer.
7. Listen to your favourite songs that make you
happy.
8. Try new things and forget about old things!
9. Drink lots of water and eat healthier foods; avoid
too much caffeine and meals late at night as this
can prevent sleep.
10. Accept that you can’t control everything; some
things are out of your hands and you can’t control
them, so stop worrying about them.
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- GET INVOLVED in societies, in college, in
Halls; go out and have fun, leave your room,
socialise with your flat, catch up on lectures,
read something; because at the end of the
day, college is what you make of it, so don’t
sit back and have regrets.
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