emotional wellness
Self-Regulation
Self-regulation is the ability to control one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations. It helps individuals manage their responses to challenges.
Example: Staying calm and focused during a stressful situation, such as an exam, instead of reacting impulsively.
Practical Skills to Try
- Pause & Reflect. Practice taking a moment before reacting in stressful situations.
- Breathing Techniques. Use breathing exercises to calm down when feeling overwhelmed or upset.
- Journaling. Write about your emotions to better understand and regulate them.
Student Counseling Center
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of staying present and fully engaged in the current moment, without judgment. It reduces stress and improves focus and emotional regulation.
Example: Focusing on your breath and the present moment while walking across campus, rather than thinking about past or future tasks.
Practical Skills to Try
- Mindful Breathing. Focus on your breath for a few minutes each day to calm your mind and reduce stress.
- Mindful Observation. Practice observing your surroundings without judgment to improve your ability to stay in the present moment.
- Body Scan. Perform a body scan by mentally scanning your body for tension, relaxing each area as you go.
University Recreation
Resilience
Resilience is the ability to recover quickly from adversity or challenges. It involves maintaining a positive outlook and adapting well to stress or setbacks.
Example: Bouncing back from a failed exam by reflecting on what went wrong, adjusting study strategies, and trying again.
Practical Skills to Try
- Positive Reframing. Look at setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning.
- Support Networks. Seek social support from friends, family, or counselors when facing challenges.
- Set Realistic Goals. Break big challenges into smaller, achievable steps to maintain a sense of progress.
Student Counseling Center
Self-Worth
Self-worth is the sense of one’s own value as a person. It’s about feeling deserving of respect and understanding your inherent value.
Example: Believing in your abilities and knowing that your worth is not determined by achievements or external validation.
Practical Skills to Try
- Self-Affirmations. Write down daily affirmations that reinforce your value and strengths.
- Gratitude Practice. Reflect on the things you appreciate about yourself each day.
- Boundaries. Establish healthy boundaries with others to protect your emotional health and maintain self-respect.
A poster promotes events for ‘Self Care Day’
