Eight simple steps to increase your intellectual wellness

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Intellectual wellness refers to active participation in scholastic, cultural, and community activities. It is important to gain and maintain intellectual wellness because it expands knowledge and skills in order to live a stimulating, successful life. In order to improve intellectual wellness, it is important to value creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Feeling frazzled? Get PAWSitively Stress Free!

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The second half of the semester always goes fast as projects pile up and finals loom. If you’re feeling frazzled, get PAWSitively Stress Free at Milner Library with certified therapy dogs April 2, May 5, and May 6. Health Promotion and Welless and Milner Library partner with the Town and Country Kennel Club to bring certified therapy dogs to campus throughout the semester.

Don’t ignore breakfast!

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Don’t let breakfast become an afterthought. It is truly the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is a great way to kick-start your metabolism and also provides you with healthy calories and needed nutrients.

7 ways to improve your spiritual wellness

The spiritual element of wellness can be the most personal piece of the puzzle when trying to place all seven dimensions of wellness together. Generally, people like to live a life with meaning and purpose. When these goals are met, it puts harmony in one’s life, and the others they surround themselves with.

Sleep: 8 ways to get your 8 hours

When most people think about their daily routine, they tend to prioritize tasks from most important to least important and leave some things for later. Sleep is often thought of as optional or a low priority. In reality, it is just as important part of a healthy daily routine as eating a balanced diet and exercising.

Ready … set … WALK!

Celebrate National Walking Day with Health Promotion and Wellness and the American Heart Association Wednesday, April 2, at noon on the Quad.

Color your plate with fruits and veggies!

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The benefits of adding the spectacular colors of fruits and vegetables to your meals and snacks are immense. No diet is complete without a wide array of nutrient-dense, disease-fighting fruits and vegetables. Eating healthy has never been so easy, or so fun! When in doubt, just remember some of these tips:

Stress less with Practice of Positive Living

Stress is a necessary and normal part of life. However, too much or unmanaged stress can lead to academic, personal, and health issues. Illinois State University students report stress as one of the top barriers to academic success.

Tips on maintaining physical well-being

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When most people think of physical wellness, they tend to think about exercise and diet. While they are important, your physical well-being is affected by other factors. Preventive checkups, getting enough sleep, and stress management all play a big part in how your body feels.