Understanding and achieving emotional wellness can be difficult for students. You’re probably experiencing a variety of emotions, and the influence of social media can contribute to you judging yourself and others.

We’ve all heard that being online has been critical during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and while this has been great for staying in touch with friends and family, it can also strain your relationship with yourself. Scrolling through the accounts of those who appear to have it “all figured out” can leave you feeling empty and lacking. After all, humans are social creatures, and interacting online isn’t quite the same as face-to-face interaction.

But this does not have to be the case. Learning to control your emotions and reactions can help you achieve balance and a healthy emotional state. Talking to someone when you’re in need can also be beneficial. Here are a few tips to help you balance your emotions.

Keep an eye on your surroundings.

Take note of your feelings and what you do when you are feeling a certain way. Are you sad, frustrated, or angry when you’re with certain people or doing certain activities? If this is the case, try to avoid those triggers whenever possible, or confront them head on so you can change your emotions and reactions.

Express your emotions

Allow people to enter. Talk to those closest to you if something is wrong. Keep your feelings of rage and frustration to yourself. This adds to your daily stress and may cause issues at work or with your classmates.

Consider this:
Take a deep breath and take a look around you. Allow yourself time to relax before reacting to a problem. Acting out of rage may lead you to do something you later regret.

Control your stress.

There are numerous approaches to stress management. Deep breathing, yoga, meditation, reading, taking a bath, going for a walk, or simply enjoying nature are all options. Choose the method that works best for you and employ it whenever you require stress relief.

Have fun in life.

People strive to do things more efficiently and quickly. As a student, you tend to work hard and try to fit in as much as possible. Remember to schedule time for play and rest. Take a step back and concentrate on the positive aspects of life, as well as learning to relax for a few minutes each day.
Don’t overlook your physical health.
We’ve all heard it before: eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep to keep your body healthy. When you are physically ill, your mental health can quickly deteriorate.

Connect

When possible, make time to connect with others. Have lunch, visit a park, or go for a bike ride with a friend. Positive offline interactions with others can lift your spirits and leave you feeling upbeat.

Concentrate on what matters.

What brings a smile to your heart? Is it family, friends, school, university, a club, or something else? Concentrate on making those the most important. Everything else can be postponed.

Keeping a positive attitude

Focusing on the positive can help you get through life’s most difficult times. However, there are times when having someone to talk to can be beneficial. A conversation can set you on the path to emotional wellness. Let’s take that journey together.