$JES 983 Being Jain In College An Experiential Guide 2nd Edition

Author(s): Sonali Vakharia
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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TIME MANAGEMENT AND DISCIPLINE
was being balanced: making time for school, friends, hobbies, myself, working out, religion, relaxation, sleeping, etc. It's difficult, but I want you to be more aware of where your time is spent and if you're really wasting it. Honestly, it's been 11 years since my freshman year, and I'm still experiencing health issues from a terrible diet and lack of exercise during college. Fixing them has been a real struggle. In college, you may not have a lot of space to exercise or a lot of time. However, there are many small, easy exercises that can be done either at home in your dorm room without any equipment necessary. Here are a few.
If you're considering taking on a more intensive exercise regimen, it's important to do so safely. Before exercising, be sure to properly warm up and after exercising, to properly cool down, such as by walking briskly or stretching. When you are starting a new regimen, rather than pushing yourself, start slowly and gradually increase your speed and intensity. We also recommend that you listen to your body and take rest days, as needed, to avoid overuse injuries. When exercising, be sure to stay hydrated, such as by drinking water or drinks with electrolytes as needed. If exercising outdoors when the temperature is high, try to exercise early in the morning or later at night when the temperatures are cooler or slow your intensity and pace. If exercising outdoors when the temperature is cold, be sure to dress in layers and wear gloves.
Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine may seem challenging but can be achievable in college. Some tips include developing an exercise routine, varying your meals, drinking water, limiting sugary and caffeinated beverages, learning proper portion sizes, and having social support, such as exercising with your friends.
Set Limits I think something else that will help you is learning to say "No." | think it's very important to explore, try new things, meet new people, but there are also limits. One person can simply not be everywhere at one time. We are not machines. So, don't feel badly
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