Staying Healthy in College

While trying to be healthy in college, I am more fortunate than others. As a commuter, I take my lunch to school, which gives me a more healthy option. I have also found, that when I am not able to eat exactly what I want, I tend to eat more junk foods, so taking my lunch everyday allows me to choose what I want on a daily basis. While taking my lunch to school, I always fill up a bottle of water, which keeps me away from a lot of soft drinks and sweet tea. I do struggle with exercise, because I can never find the time. I had this problem in high school as well. I love riding my bicycle and walking my dog, but being motivated to get up early and exercise instead of staying in bed a little longer is hard.

As a Christian, reading my Bible on a regular basis keeps my spirituality in line. I believe that reading my Bible not only helps me spiritually, but it helps my mind as well, because I am able to think more positively and clearly, which allows me to focus on things that are most important. Prayer also helps me, because I can cast my cares upon the Lord and know that He is in control and will take care of everything. I also try my best to follow His direction and be Christ-like, which keeps me away from the heavy feeling of guilt that can cause stress, and hurt you not only emotionally and spiritually, but physically as well.

Being stress free is probably one of my biggest challenges. I am constantly concerned about how I am doing in my classes and always try to push myself harder so I can make better grades. In order to keep my stress level under control, I try to find time to spend for myself. I like to read, watch a good movie, or just do something that is therapeutic, like coloring. Any of these activities helps me to relax and help me to focus on other things besides an overwhelming class. But, if I never find the time to read or just relax, then I remain stressed.

Even if you are not an alcoholic, alcoholism can still affect you, because of the people around you. If all of your friends are drinking, you may feel pressure from them to drink. Even if you never give in to the peer pressure, it can still hurt you to think that you may not be as close to them as you once were. Alcoholism still affects you wherever someone is consuming it, because they can end up hurting you physically or verbally, without even realizing what they are doing. Think about drunk driving. Those who drive while under the influence are putting everyone else in danger. People who do become drunk do not necessarily realize it, but when they are known to drink excessively, it causes those who are close to them (friends, family, etc.) to be concerned about their well-being.