Physical Wellness
- Physical: Enhance personal nutrition and overall nourishment by adopting mindful dietary practices, exploring diverse food options, and prioritizing balanced meals to support optimal health and wellbeing. Maintaining physical well-being involves engaging in regular physical activity, practicing relaxation techniques, and ensuring adequate sleep for rejuvenation and optimal health.
Physical Activity Resources
Examples of Practice
Aerobic Exercise – Walk, Jog, Run, Hike, Cycle, Swim, Row, Group Exercise Classes
On Campus
Exercise, Club Sports, Intramurals
1 mile walk around campus:
Midtown Campus Loop
Westside Nature Preserve
Other Active Lifestyle Hobbies
frisbee, walk a pet, play ball, ride a bike, garden, volunteer
Off Campus/Online
YouTube Fitness Videos
YouTube Yoga
Myfitnesspal App
Alltrails App
Relaxation Resources
Examples of Practice
Relaxation Techniques
Yoga
Meditation
Connect with Nature
Mindfulness
Journaling
Breathing Exercises
On Campus
1 mile walk around campus:
Midtown Campus Loop
Westside Nature Preserve
Other Relaxation Ideas
guided meditation, sit on the beach, call a friend, color, create, listen to music, positive affirmations, doodle
Off Campus/Online
Headspace App
Calm App
Youtube Guided Meditation
Health Resources
Examples of Practice
Regular Health Check-ups and Know Your Health Information
On Campus
Other Health Ideas
Flu Shots, Be Vaccinated, Know your family history, have a primary care physician, design a health plan, keep medications in a safe place, dispose of old prescription medication properly
Off Campus/Online
Community Health Center
Nuvance Health
Sleep Hygiene
Examples of Practice
Have a bedtime routine
Refrain from screen time on any device at least 30 min prior to bed
Plan for at least 8-10 hours of sleep
Decrease distractions at bed time
Have a designated sleep space
Eliminate any stimulant (Caffeine) intake 3-4 hours before bed time
Nutrition
Examples of Practice
Healthy Meal Options
Seek advice from a dietitian
Plan meals in advance, time & location
Select variety of foods for a balanced diet
On Campus
If you would like to learn more about the physical dimension of wellness, the resources and how to start practicing a strategy, please contact westconnwellbeing@wcsu.edu or stop into Westconn Wellbeing during our open drop-in hours.