How many hours of sleep does a student need?
Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Sleep is essential for good physical and mental health. In fact, most of the benefits of a good night’s sleep directly impact brain functioning. Sleep helps you: Over 50% of WashU students reported feeling tired, dragged out or sleepy during the day three or more days of […]
Most WashU students don’t consume cannabis
Did you know? Most Bears don’t consume cannabis. And if they do, they do so only occasionally. 67% of WashU students do not consume marijuana/cannabis. And among WashU students who report consuming cannabis, 88% consumed it 0-2 days in the last month. Data: WashU MACHB 2024; n=842
Test and performance anxiety tactics
Anxiety is NOT the enemy. Moderate levels of anxiety can enhance our performance. However, too much anxiety can interfere with our ability to prepare and perform well. Preparation is key Prepare. Pace yourself. Practice. You’re more than a grade. The day of the event During the event After the event Relaxation training Practicing anxiety‑reducing exercises, […]
Procrastination: it’s rarely about time management
Procrastination Understanding procrastination Fact #1: It’s rarely about time management Procrastination is more about unrealistic expectations, avoidance, coping with stress or fear of failure. Fact #2: It’s about coping Procrastination is an attempt to cope with external pressures and negative internal experiences. So it feels adaptive in the moment. Fact #3: It leads to stress […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
I Found a Lump in My Breast. What Do I Do Now? By Shelby Edison, Peer Health Educator 2024 It started as a normal Thursday; I sat in the library getting some reading done before I the weekend began. However, I shifted my body, and I instantly recognized something was wrong. I felt a painful […]