First-Year Seminar Readings

Lesson 2: Physical wellness and wellbeing

Physical wellbeing is preventative

Read through and consider each of the following:

What is physical wellness and well-being?
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/health-and-wellness-guide-for-college-students/

Examples: Sleep, nutrition, exercise, illness management

Strengthening physical wellness and well-being
https://www.nih.gov/health-information/physical-wellness-toolkit

Of special interest:  Let’s deep dive into SLEEP!

Sleep
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/sleep/conditioninfo

Why You Should Make a Good Night’s Sleep a Priority
https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/why-you-should-make-a-good-nights-sleep-a-priority/

Why College Students Should Feast on Sleep
Sleep promotes academic, psychological, and physical well-being.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/college-wellness/202208/why-college-students-should-feast-sleep