AHP Student self-care resource

Physical

• sleep
• stretching
• exercise
• walking
• nutrition

Social

• friends
• relationships
• boundaries
• positive social media
• support systems

Space

• healthy environment
• clean space
• safety
• stability

Emotional

• stress management
• coping mechanisms
• therapy
• journaling
• compassion

Personal

• hobbies
• creativity
• goals
• identity
• authenticity

Spiritual

• time alone
• meditation
• prayer
• nature
• sacred space

Digital Detox

• scheduled time
• screen time
• digital
• well-being

Work

• time management
• work boundaries
• breaks

Financial

• saving
• budgeting
• paying bills
• money management

•Visit NHS Better Health for free resources and suggestions to help you find a way of staying active that you enjoy!
From gym membership offers to home workouts, app suggestions and their "9 simple tips to move more" there is something for everyone.
Discover more!
• Couch to 5K is suitable for absolute beginners to running, you can run at your own pace, set your run to music and choose from 5 trainers to guide and motivate you.
• The Active 10 app helps you track your steps wherever you go! It also gives you tips to stay active and help you to set goals.
• Parkrun organises free, weekly runs in your local community
• Yoga with Adrienne offers free yoga classes on YouTube to suit all levels
• DAREBEE has lots of exercise ideas, challenges and workout plans - particularly suitable for HITT workout enthusiasts!
• NHS Fitness Studio has free fitness videos, from dancing to Pilates, there is something for everyone

Finding time to spend with loved ones can be hard when you are studying for a degree. Here are some ideas shared by AHP students about how they enjoy their social time.

• 7-a-side football
• Go to the cinema with friends
• Spending time with my children
• Cooking different recipes amongst family members
• FaceTime with family when away from home at uni
• Really listening during conversations

Did you know you can get Spotify premium at a student discount of £5.99 a month

Here are different playlists depending on how you’re feeling!

• sing along to the latest uk hits
• meditate with a peaceful playlist
• chilled background studying vibes
• tunes to jam to in the kitchen
• the greatest of funk and soul
• sweat it out to this workout playlist
• rock out to these vibrations
• positive tunes for positive moods
• tracks for the class of 2022
• songs for your travel entertainment
• for the weekend chills
• for those throwback Thursdays

Here are some of London’s best nature walks

• Hampstead Heath, London Borough of Camden
• Parkland, London Borough of Southwark
• Chiswick House and Gardens, London Borough of Hounslow
• Hackney Marshes, London Borough of Hackney
• Richmond Park, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
• Alexandra Palace Park, London Borough of Haringey
• St James Park, City of Westminster
• Walthamstow Wetlands, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Here are some Instagram pages to follow for food inspiration

• @smittenkitchen         
• @eathealthystudent
• @melskitchencafe     
• @the.starving.student
• @_themainchef          
• @beatthebudget
• @thatveggiestudent   
• @glutenfreepicks