November monthly updates

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This month we have a come walk with us event at Lees Campus as well as a reminder to all that when stressed when studying take a break and try a wellness activity. Some activities to try such as exercise, art therapy, taking frequent breaks and joining our events when we have them.

Some other examples of self-care are reading a book, skincare and makeup, doing yoga or meditation, and self-love affirmations.

A few of our favourite affirmations are

• “Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line”

• “Talk to yourself like someone you love.”

• “To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness.”

• “Love yourself”

• “How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.”

• “Fashion is my way to express how much I love myself.”

Don’t forget to adopt healthy routines. Sleep hygiene is an important tool to help you create a healthy routine. Eating healthier can help create a healthy routine.

What is sleep hygiene? - sleep hygiene is a set of habits and practices that promote consistent, restful, and quality sleep. The goal of sleep hygiene is to create an environment and establish behaviours that support the body's natural sleep-wake cycle, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Good sleep hygiene can help prevent sleep problems like insomnia and improve overall sleep quality.

Ways we can eat healthier - Eat Whole Foods: Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Balance Macronutrients: Include protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs in every meal. Increase Fiber: Eat more fibre-rich foods like veggies, fruits, and legumes. Cut Processed Foods: Limit sugary, salty, and packaged foods. Meal Prep: Plan and prepare meals ahead to make healthier choices easier. Drink Water: Stay hydrated with water, avoiding sugary drinks. Cook at Home: Prepare meals at home to control ingredients and portions.

🌳 Resource Corner

For more information on sleep hygiene, you can visit www.canadiansleepsociety.ca, www.sleephealthfoundation.ca, www.cmha.ca

For more information on healthy eating www.canada.ca/en/health-canada, https://meant2prevent.ca/unlock-food/, https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/healthy-eating.html.

If you are interested in diving into your core wounds with a psychotherapist, there’s no better time than now. We partnered with Julie Clarke Therapy to offer low-fee psychotherapy to nursing students at the University of Ottawa. Each session is at a rate of 100$/session, and with the Greenshield Student insurance, it can be as low as 20$/session. Send a message to [email protected] if you are interested in learning more!