It's Okay To Take A Mental Health Day | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Featured

It's Okay To Take A Mental Health Day

Thinking about your own wellbeing isn't selfish.

5232
Three friends sitting on bench

Your mental wellbeing affects your overall wellbeing, positively and negatively, so don't be afraid to take a mental health day just like you would take a sick day.

When someone brings up the importance of mental health there's always that person in the group silently rolling their eyes and I'm sorry to say that for a long time I was that person.

I stay very busy and I'm lucky to be someone that can handle a lot of stress and pressure at one time, but when it all got to be too much my friend sat down with me and told me that it was okay to give myself a break, and I'm so grateful that she did.

She told somethings that I want to remind all of you because even though a lot of us talk about the importance of mental wellbeing, few of us do anything about it.

First let's talk about what mental health really is, other than a phrase that gets constantly thrown around. Mental health is our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act and if your mental health isn't doing well, you won't be doing well either.

It's important to check in with yourself when you're feeling extremely stressed and overwhelmed, especially for those with predisposed to mental health issues.

As a college student, our daily lives are filled with stressors as we balance school, work, internships, extracurriculars and friendships.

When my friend noticed I was getting in over my head with responsibilities and obligations she convinced me to take a day for myself. I was extremely reluctant at first because I felt like I couldn't even give myself one day to regroup but I listened to her advice and stepping from everything for just a few hours made such an impact.

Check-in on your friends, and yourself. It's okay to ask for help when you could use it.

Report this Content
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

125866
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

28064
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

26154
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments