STUDENT HEALTH GUIDE
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LIFE
INDEPENDENT LIVING Welcome to the final section of this Guide covering everything you need to know about managing your life and making decisions for the future. t’s likely that over the next few years you will gain far more independence. Maybe you will land your first job, travel abroad alone, apply to university or even move out. You might learn to drive, have more financial power and live with other people. Managing these life events can be really tough and competing pressures can take their toll. To navigate this exciting chapter successfully you need to start finding out what works for you. In order to stay physically and mentally healthy, you may find yoga
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and meditation really help you focus your mind, whereas others might find competitive sport or a hobby therapeutic. Remember that there is a wealth of information online. Whether it’s about learning to drive, careers, tips for dealing with tricky roommates
TO NAVIGATE THIS EXCITING CHAPTER SUCCESSFULLY YOU NEED TO START FINDING OUT WHAT WORKS FOR YOU
or health and wellbeing questions, it can all be found with a click of the mouse - but make sure the websites you visit are from reliable sources. Remember to always ask for help and guidance if you need it. There’s no shame in asking for help whether it’s advice on your career or if you are struggling to cope. Remember, there is no problem ever too big to be resolved. If you feel overwhelmed about your future and are unsure of what to next, remember there is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ decision – just do what feels best for you.
