Student Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing
What is Wellbeing?
Wellbeing is a person`s sense of physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing. In short, wellbeing could be described as how you feel about yourself and your life. Wellbeing is strongly linked to happiness and life satisfaction.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with family and friends.
Make regular time available for social contact.
Try to find work that you find enjoyable and rewarding, rather than just working for the best pay.
Eat wholesome, nutritious foods.
Do regular physical activity.
Become involved in activities that interest you.
Join local organisations or clubs that appeal to you.
Set yourself achievable goals and work towards them.
Try to be optimistic and enjoy each day.
Anger affects people in different ways. Some people have a 'short fuse' and get angry easily. Others seem to get angry after a long time. The best way to resolve an argument is to negotiate with the other person.
There are safe ways to express your anger. For example:
Go for a run.
Punch a pillow.
Scream at something (in private), for example, a tree or a car.
Talk to someone you trust.
It’s important that you express your anger safely. If you don't, you may hurt yourself or someone else.
When you have had an argument, it’s easy to stay angry or upset with the other person. If you don't resolve an argument with a person you see often, it can be a very uncomfortable experience.
Tips to Resolve an Argument;
Talking to the person about your disagreement may or may not help. If you do approach them, make sure it’s in a helpful way. Stay calm, and communicate openly and honestly.
If the person could be violent or abusive, it may be best not to approach them directly. You could talk to them over the phone to see if they are open to finding a solution to the argument. If you decide to do this, make sure there is someone you trust with you for support, and that you’re in a safe environment.
Try and tell the person how you feel as a result of their opinion, but avoid trying to tell them how they feel. It is possible to agree to disagree. You may need someone else to help you resolve the disagreement. You could ask a third person to act as a go-between and help you both get another view on the argument.
If the same situation or person is making you angry a lot, think about talking to someone you trust. For example:
a counsellor
a doctor
a social worker
a psychologist or psychiatrist.