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Wellness Planning

Use wellness planning to enhance your competence in personal development

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You should be proactive about your health and wellness. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are significantly more likely than the general population to report symptoms of depression and related anxiety. In addition to the academic progression, work-life balance, financial concerns, professional relationships (advisor, mentee), and social interactions, we know your position presents unique challenges. Below are preventive actions you can take as a starting point for building your plan. Explore other CSU resources to build a plan that works for you.

Wellness planning is part of the Personal Development Competence in the Competencies Road Map. To start on your Personal Development, download this Competencies Road Map reminder with a Wellness Planning checklist. 

Get Regular Sleep

  • Eight hours of sleep a night, starting around the same, time can do wonders.
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Exercise Consistently

  • Full time student fees cover access to Campus Recreation resources.
  • There are lots of student groups that can provide fun and regular exercise.
  • CSU hosts many Intramural Sports.
  • Consider nutrition alongside your physical activity. Read the Fall 2020 Gold Papers from graduate students out of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department.
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Consider Practicing Mindfulness

  • You may visit the Center for Mindfulness or Spiritual Care.
  • Practice setting reasonable and doable work goals for yourself. Use the Ram Individual Development Plan.
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Find Community Support

  • Get involved with the community to find support. Below are some lists and groups you may want to check out.
    • Campus Diversity Resources
    • Graduate Student Council and their Support Group
    • Postdoctoral Association (CSU PASS)
    • CSU student groups
    • Get engaged with the community and volunteer
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Use Planning Tools

  • You@CSU supports graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
    • Explore their vast resources, including wellness goal setting/planning tools
    • They have advice for programs you can implement by yourself.

 

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Review our Medical and Counseling Resources page for more information.

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