{"id":14168,"date":"2022-03-11T13:00:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orri-uk.com\/?p=14168"},"modified":"2023-06-07T08:23:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T08:23:50","slug":"university-student-support-tips-by-durham-university-beat-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orri-uk.com\/university-student-support-tips-by-durham-university-beat-society\/","title":{"rendered":"University Student Support Tips: by Durham University Beat Society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
I realised that when I\u2019m more fixated on food, my \u2018For You\u2019 pages on social media platforms reflect that. They show me meal plans, workout plans, information around calories etc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, to help myself, I started saying \u2018Not Interested\u2019 to this content began unfollowing certain pages. Instead, I seeking out better and healthier online content to benefit my wellbeing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I recognised that parts of my daily routines were not serving me in a healthy way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I realised that hanging around with certain groups\/people started influencing my behaviours \u2013 by drinking alcohol and going to bed late.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These slowly became parts of my routine that I grew used to, though they were actually really harming my wellbeing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, this is different for everyone \u2013 things that worsen my mood may not impact yours \u2013 but if you can recognise things that are negatively impacting you, you can begin making changes to your routine and start to create a healthier environment for your mind.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Often when I\u2019m in a low mood, my internal monologue is very self-critical and mean.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, I make a conscious effort (when I can) to recognise when I am doing this and try to be more compassionate in how I talk to myself.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes what I say, but also the tone I say it in.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Often I can speak harshly to myself, so I try to remind myself to speak gently.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n We know just how daunting and anxiety-provoking navigating university life can be \u2013 and that finding true peace and acceptance can only come through a journey of ups and downs that can\u2019t be \u201ctaught\u201d through a social media post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, knowing and owning our challenges is a huge step forward in recovery\u2026 and finding a new structure can actually illuminate new, important areas to work on in our recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cKeep an eye out for established parts of your routine that may be detrimental to your wellbeing\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFocus on how to talk to yourself\u201d<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
For you to remember:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n