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7 Self-Care Tips For The Broke College Student Who Needs To Take Some Time For Herself

Because self care isn't supposed to stress you out.

Saagarika Verma

Nov 16, 2019

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7 Self-Care Tips For The Broke College Student Who Needs To Take Some Time For Herself

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The perks of being a college student are many but to truly survive this life, you need to get really good at helping yourself save money.

When I first came to college, I was naive enough to think that saving money was not gonna be a huge issue for me because I didn't really have to budget in high school but oh boy, was I wrong.

Spending in college is never ending and most times, I feel like I'm on track but as soon as I look at my bank account, I know I'm above budget.

Self care has a harmful connotation that it needs to be expensive items that can bring you joy and love but if you can't afford to spend that, it seems like your options are limited.

Here is a list to take care of yourself without getting stressed out about spending money because self care is different for each person and it doesn't need to be expensive face masks and beauty care all the time.

1. Set realistic goals

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A really important part of self-care for me is to stay motivated for all I want to do. I am a very goal-oriented person and being able to take time off to reflect and set goals that will bring me closer to what I want to accomplish is an act of self- care.

2. Exercise

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Yes, not going to lie, I am the embodiment of this GIF but that doesn't mean I have given up on trying to go to the gym and make myself feel better and get those endorphins flowing.

3. Take time out for your hobbies

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I know it seems like you have no time to do your homework never mind indulge in other hobbies but those hobbies make you happy and that is invaluable. Even if it is 10 minutes per day, you should try to make time for things that give you joy.

4. Wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday

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This may be the hardest one yet and I understand how difficult it is. To make this happen (or almost happen, sometimes I just don't do it), I give myself morning work hours or classes on purpose to get me waking up early and sleeping early. Getting up before your alarm because your internal clock has adjusted to your timings is the ultimate self care.

5. Say 'No'

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To a person, a meeting, a commitment that you can not make, or even if you can but that would bring undue stress, learn to be able to step out of that situation's emotions and say "I can't." This is an invaluable strength that will get you far in not only your college experience but in the workplace and relationships with people.

6. Practice good hygiene

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Taking time to practice good hygiene is something that makes you feel better about yourself automatically and it energizes you to do the things that have been stressing you out in the first place, I promise.

7. Get support from your relationships

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It is hard to be able to ask for help and support when you need it but that is a skill that will allow you to flourish.

Hope this helped you realize the importance of prioritizing yourself.

Please take care of yourself!

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7 Self-Care Tips For The Broke College Student Who Needs To Take Some Time For Herself

Because self care isn't supposed to stress you out.

1. Set realistic goals

2. Exercise

3. Take time out for your hobbies

4. Wake up and go to bed at the same time everyday

5. Say 'No'

6. Practice good hygiene

7. Get support from your relationships

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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