Wellness Wednesday #3

With midterms in full swing and a limited amount of free time in the day, it’s easy to think of self-maintenance activities as ‘dead time’ during which you can also do things you don’t otherwise get to do, like calling a friend or reading a book. However, after experiencing a week-long period of daily tension headaches, I recently decided to try eating without distraction.

As a college student, it can be difficult to feel like you’re maximizing your free time when there is usually ‘something else’ that needs to be done. Two weeks ago, I would have rather watched a show or sorted through emails while eating instead of sitting in silence. However, eating without distraction has actually made me feel more clear-headed and in tune with how I’m physically feeling.

This Wellness Wednesday, I encourage you to think about how you can experience your ‘dead time’ more purposefully by slowing down and focusing on one thing at a time instead of multitasking whenever you can.