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Step 6: Take care of your health

Physical well being is an important part of finding motivation. Studying is demanding physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Because studying requires so much sitting, reading and computer work it is important that you include exercise and healthy eating in your life.

Use the "How healthy am I?" questionnaire to assess your level of health.

If you do not know the answers to some of the questions, or want some ideas about changes to make, see a doctor, search out some information about fitness, or enquire with your Student Association about aerobic activities.

Remember

Changing eating and exercise patterns is not easy.

Some experts say that small consistent changes are more effective than extreme changes to lifestyles.

Different ways of eating and different ways of including exercise seem to suit different people at different times, eg. you might find that a short burst of regular exercise in the morning by yourself suits you; you might find that you look forward to a weekly game of netball, basketball or badminton in the evening; or you might find that a yoga or tai-chi class suits you

You can experiment with what suits you best.

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