Personal finances are the number one cause of stress nationwide, which may not be a surprise. Unfortunately, many people simply ignore their financial situation until it is too late. Finances are often complicated and even overwhelming, but taking steps to minimize financial stressors is a very important part of your overall feeling of wellness. Managing expenses, understanding loan structures, and just having a basic appreciation of your financial standing are all very important steps students can take to help attain a level of satisfaction with current and future finances.

Check out these resources from PNC and from KTap.

Positive physical health habits can help decrease your stress, lower your risk of disease, increase your energy, and lead to greater academic and personal success. It is the idea that in order to achieve optimal mental and physical health, you must balance exercise, sleep habits, nutrition, and listening to your body when it is trying to tell you something.

Another great (and free!) resource is MyFitnessPal. This app can help you track water intake, steps, calories burned, and weight loss!

Positive relationships with the people around us play a huge role in our overall feeling of wellness. The relationships and support systems we build help us navigate our lives, in good times and in bad. It is important to establish positive and regular interactions in a wide range of individuals, to help you connect to our communities. Safely stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to a much greater social perspective, which is incredibly important for future healthcare providers. Cohesively, these actions will lead to a stronger sense of social connectedness, belonging, and acceptance.

Connect with the Center for Student Engagement and the Center for Student Inclusiveness.