Finding a Good College – Life Balance Marc van Vliet (Work)ed(ucated) in H/C for last 23 years Enjoys a bit of (healthy) grub Cycles for transportation daily Does too much sport or briefly none Was active Class Representative 1 st year Now Peer Support Leader for 1 st years Volunteer with Homeless Services
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Finding a Good
College – Life Balance
Marc van Vliet
(Work)ed(ucated) in H/C for last 23 years
Enjoys a bit of (healthy) grub
Cycles for transportation daily
Does too much sport or briefly none
Was active Class Representative 1st year
Now Peer Support Leader for 1st years
Volunteer with Homeless Services
Who’s he ? Marc(o) van Vliet
45yrs young
Work
Norms & Values , Reading , Health
Sports , Food , Volunteering , Computers
Travel , Relax , Friends & Family
The Great Outdoors - Cosy Nights In - a Night Out
Finding a Good
College – Life Balance
Start NOW !
Get Help if Needed
Work Hard
Focus
Plan
Enjoy Achievements
Rest
Rest… a state of decreased mental and
physical activity that leaves one feeling refreshed, and ready to resume the
Avoid caffeine, nicotine or alcohol (for 1 hour before bedtime)
Take regular exercise (eat/drink healthy)
Don’t take your worries to bed
If you do not fall asleep – ‘read a book’
Take regular exercise
Clubs (try something new!)
Act your age (know your limitations!)
Exercise versus Healthy Eating
Stick to It !
No good exam results without exercise!
Detrimental effects of inadequate play
Isolation Negativism Loneliness
Narrow-mindedness Boredom
Ill health Stress Weight gain
Bitterness Lack of motivation
Sleeplessness Lack of self esteem
Example Case Study
Sonia, a 19 year old law student, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis of depression.
How would you care for this patient as a HCA focusing on the activities
of work and play?
Get involved when time permits
Societies (or start your own!)
Volunteer work
Student Union
Class Rep / Entertainment Rep / College Rep / Peer Support Leader
Be Good But Don’t Over Do It !
So, first things first………
Get organised; register laptop, organise locker, label folders per subject, start reading, join club and/or society, get copy card/print credit, talk to PSL / Services.
Use your time in College as an opportunity to
start a new healthy lifestyle because you
will be promoting health in the future.
Start NOW !
GOOD LUCK and Enjoy the Experience !
References:
Rodehn Fox, M. (1999) The importance of sleep, Nursing Standard, 13(24), 44-47.