Emotional Wellness
Emotional wellness is the ability to understand oneself and adequately cope with the challenges life brings. It encompasses optimism, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and the ability to share feelings. Emotional wellness is a dynamic state that fluctuates frequently with your other seven dimensions.
- Prioritize your time based on what you value most.
- Set aside 10 minutes just for “you” each day - take a walk, sit in silence, meditate, or dream.
- Develop your interests and abilities.
- Get rid of bad habits that get in the way of the life you value.
- Spend some time doing things you enjoy.
- Get enough sleep, eat well, and drink plenty of water.
- Clear clutter from your home, car, or workspace and let new energy flow into your life.
- Invest your energy in the positive and the present. Don’t waste precious energy on gossip, negative thoughts, the past, or things you cannot control.
- Stay connected to a support network, colleagues, community, friends, family, or spiritual practice.
- If things get too difficult, don’t do it alone. Reach out for help.
More Resources …
Provides high quality services and programs that foster the academic and personal development, as well as the psychological well-being, of Pitt’s student body. This includes individual and group counseling, as well as workshops to address a variety of needs.
https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cc/
Instagram: @PittHealthyU
For current virtual workshops, visit http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cc/virtualworkshops/
A private, online self-help library for stress, anxiety, and depression -- anytime, anywhere! Completely free access for Pitt students.
http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cc/therapy-assistance-online/
A space where students can learn and regularly practice evidence-based, mind & body stress reduction skills, or mindfulness.
https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shs/stressfree/
Instagram: @PittSFZ
Provides a safe, nurturing environment for students to seek recovery supports from substance use and connect them with a variety of on-campus and community resources.
https://pi.tt/crp
Instagram: @PittHealthyU
A National organization working to utilize the student voice to change the conversation about mental health on college campuses.
https://pitt2.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/activeminds
Instagram: @PittActiveMinds
Offers resources to help all members of our University community report, cope with, and prevent incidents of sexual misconduct or assault.
https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/share/
Promoting inclusive environments that allow all students to thrive.
https://www.diversity.pitt.edu/
Foster connections between makers and members of the University community through creative outlets and expression.
https://www.creative.pitt.edu/
Instagram: @CenterforCreativity