Spring Reset: Simple Habits to Improve Mental Clarity
Finals are quickly approaching, and maintaining a routine is one of the best ways to manage stress. Here are a few habits that can help boost mental clarity!
Enjoy Nature, Drink Water, and Rest
Go outside and walk! Walking is a great way to improve mental clarity as it exposes you to natural sunlight. Getting in the habit of walking often can drastically decrease stress and anxiety and allow you to have more energy. Walking with friends is a great way to socialize while getting the natural sunlight your body needs.
Make sure you get enough rest and hydrate! Drinking water and making sure you are hydrated is a great way to boost energy levels. Also, being hydrated clears brain fog, reduces stress, and helps maintain a healthy weight. This is an easy habit to get in the rhythm of and has lots of health benefits you need! Sleep is a problem when it comes to most college students. We rely on energy drinks and caffeine to help us get through the day which can lead to stress and anxiety.
Have fun with friends!
Hanging out with friends after a stressful day or week is a great way to improve mental clarity. This is a time when you can calm down, relax, and laugh with your friends. From playing sports outside to just having a night where you sit down and watch a show, being with your friends has proven to help with stress and anxiety.
Nothing beats a fun time with your friends where nothing else matters in the world. College is stressful and can really get you down. However, having a good group of friends can relieve loads of stress and help with mental clarity.
Next time you are feeling stressed, try out some of these tips and you’ll be sure to feel refreshed and ready to take on the next day!
Be Well, Auburn.
Andrew was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but spent most of his childhood growing up in Spanish Fort, Alabama. For most of his life, he was a huge Georgia fan until coming to Auburn. It didn’t take long for Andrew to fall in love with the campus and become a lifelong Auburn fan.
Andrew is a Sophomore studying accounting at the Harbert College of Business. He hopes to get his masters in accounting and a minor in finance. Outside of class, he likes to play basketball, spend time with his friends, and cheer on his favorite sports teams.
After Auburn, Andrew hopes to pursue accounting with a firm and eventually have season tickets with the Atlanta Braves or with Auburn football.
