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Living healthily

Your physical and mental wellbeing are closely linked. The resources below will help you get a better balance in your life and help you study more effectively.

  • Coping with exam stress - study tips and advice on remaining calm before and during exams.
  • How to improve wellbeing through better sleep - helpful advice for insomniacs.
  • Tips for managing your stress - clear guide.
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    1 - Schedule regular breaks

    and do take them

    2 - Decide on a time you will stop work

    and stick to it

    3 - Try to get enough sleep

    Spend some time unwinding before you go to bed.

    4- Eat regular, healthy meals

    and drink plenty of water

    5 - Regular exercise

    Taking a lunchtime walk can help reduce stress levels

    6 - Avoid caffeine

    which in large doses can cause tension and anxiety

    7 - Make sure you spend some time relaxing

    and having fun.

    8 - Consider revising with friends

    9 - Build up your relaxation techniques

    • Try using Silvercloud
    • Listen to relaxing music

    Minimising stress

    • Uni Wellbeing App

      Uni Wellbeing App

      An official University of Exeter (Cornwall) and Falmouth University app, that helps students develop their wellbeing and resilience to help them thrive and succeed.

    • Link to Emoodji site

      Emoodji

      Fun app created by Mind and aimed at students. Take a selfie and add an emoji to record how you feel. Send to a friend or use it to track your mood over time.

    • Eric Barker - Barking Up The Wrong Tree

      Weekly blog with advice on how to be more resilient, productive, successful and happy.

    • Link to NHS healthy living apps

      Healthy living apps from the NHS

      iOS and Android apps for healthier living, e.g. exercise, healthy eating, cutting down smoking and drinking.

    • Link to Mind website

      Mind

      National charity dealing with a wide range of mental health issues. Accessible, friendly advice and helpline.

    • Link to Moodjuice website

      Moodjuice

      Contains self help guides and advice on feelings and behaviours such as suicide, self-harm, stress and relationships.

    • Link to SAM website

      SAM

      Self help for anxiety management. This app will help you better understand, monitor and manage your anxiety. Share experiences anonymously using the 'social cloud' feature.

    • Link to Calm website

      The Calm Zone

      The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide. News, articles and support, including web chat and helplines.

    • link to The Mix website

      The Mix

      The Mix is a website for young people under 25 years old. It provides support and tools you may need to take on any challenge you’re facing.

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