Set SMART Goals

• SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.

• Setting SMART goals will help you plan and achieve your goals.

Eliminate Distractions

• Silence your cellphone and turn off your TV.

Create a Study Plan

• Start your assignments early.
• Break your tasks up into manageable blocks.
• Try scheduling out your entire day to stay organized.

Get Up and Move Frequently

• Take breaks to stretch and avoid eye strain.

Limit Social Media

• Try not to check social media during class time or while you are studying.

Connect with Others!

• Online portals, discussion boards, chat rooms, and other virtual platforms are great ways to connect with other students.
• Schedule virtual study groups or even lunch breaks with your peers.

Reward Yourself

• When you complete a task, treat yourself!

Visit Learning Center - Online Resources for more information.

What is acne?

• Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
• For many women, acne can persist for decades, with flares common a week before menstruation.

Causes:

• Excess oil (sebum) production
• Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells
• Bacteria
• Inflammation

Symptoms:

• Whiteheads (closed plugged pores)
• Blackheads (open plugged pores)
• Small red, tender bumps (papules)
• Pimples (pustules), which are papules with pus at their tips
• Large, solid, painful lumps under the skin (nodules)
• Painful, pus-filled lumps under the skin (cystic lesions)

Acne Myths According to the Mayo Clinic: 

• Chocolate and greasy foods. Eating chocolate or greasy food has little to no effect on acne.

• Hygiene. Acne is not caused by dirty skin. In fact, scrubbing the skin too hard or cleansing with harsh soaps or chemicals irritates the skin and can make acne worse.

• Cosmetics. Cosmetics don't necessarily worsen acne, especially if you use oil-free makeup that doesn't clog pores (noncomedogenic) and remove makeup regularly. 

How to Prepare for your Doctor's Appointment: 

• Bring a list of your current prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines. 

• Be prepared to answer the following questions:

  • How long have you had the problem?

  • What treatments have you have tried? How well did they work?

  • How do you care for your skin?

To schedule an appointment at the clinic with one of our medical providers:

• Call 940-565-2333

• Stop by the Student Health & Wellness Center on the second floor of Chestnut Hall

To schedule a health consultation with our health educator to discuss possible ways to manage acne through behavior change: 

• Call 940-565-2787

• Email meadowscenter@unt.edu

• UNT Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy

Students are not permitted to:

• Possess or consume alcohol while under the age of 21, be intoxicated due to alcohol while under the age of 21, or engage in other conduct violating the University policy on the use of alcoholic beverages.
• Produce or distribute alcohol except as expressly permitted by law and university policy.
• Drive while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug.
• Possess or use a controlled substance, marijuana, or a prescription drug in a manner prohibited.
• Grow, produce or distribute a controlled substance, marijuana, or a prescription drug, except as expressly permitted by law and University policy.

• Visit SURE Center - Quick Tips for more information. 

Mental Health and Stress Relief 

Body image encompasses

• What you believe about your own appearance
• How you feel about your body
• How you picture yourself in your mind

Check out these steps from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) if you would like to increase your positive body thoughts: 

1. Celebrate the amazing things your body can do for you.
2. Keep a list of the things that you like the most about yourself that is not related to your appearance. 
3. True beauty comes from inside. 
4. When you see yourself in the mirror, look at yourself as a whole person.
5. Surround yourself with positive people.
6. Overpower negative thoughts with positive ones. 

Marijuana is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. Marijuana use may have a wide range of health effects on the body and brain. Marijuana, along with other products that contain THC, is still illegal in the state of Texas. For more information, visit the Substance Use Resource and Education Center at the University of North Texas. 

Many people think wellness means good physical health or the absence of disease, but wellness is so much more. Wellness is an approach to being healthy that looks at health in a holistic way. This means that if someone wants to achieve optimal wellness, they will need to make sure that they are balanced and healthy in every dimension of wellness.

Emotional

Environmental

Intellectual

Financial

Social

Spiritual

Occupational

Physical

Cultural

Visit What is Wellness? for more information. 

Having healthy relationships in your life can help to increase your happiness and decrease your stress.

The 7 C’s of Healthy Relationships

• Conflict Resolution
• Checking In
• Consent
• Courage
• Compassion
• Celebration
• Communication

Getting good quality sleep is incredibly important to achieve academic success in college. Adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep. Common benefits of having good sleep health include reduced stress, increased energy, improved memory, productivity, and mood. 

A few ways to improve your sleep include: 

• Try not to use your phone before bed. The light from your phone can disrupt your ability to fall asleep. 
• Limit caffeine 4-6 hours before bed.
• Consider wearing an eye-mask if your room is not dark enough.
• Use earplugs or a fan.
• If you find that your mind races while you try to fall asleep, create a to-do list or journal before bed to organize your thoughts. 

Smoking should be avoided whenever possible. This is especially true during COVID-19. Smoking can increase inflammation and mucus production in the lungs which can lead to a more serious infection among people infected with COVID-19. Also, smoking and vaping both involve taking something in your hand, putting it in your mouth, and breathing deeply. This behavior may also increase the risk of infection. 

Stress is a part of normal life. Stress can have both a positive and negative impact on our lives. Stress management is the tools and techniques that we use to manage stressful situations. Stress resiliency is how we handle and overcome the stress in our lives.

Interested in building your stress resiliency? 

• Remember that stressful situations are not permanent.
• Take a walk or spend time in nature.
• Be creative or learn something new.
• Practice meditation and mindfulness. Meditation is a great tool to use to help overcome stressful situations. 

Visit Stress Management for more information.