College 101: Personal Wellness

College 101: Personal Hygiene

Personal hygiene is how you care for your body. This practice includes bathing, washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and more.

Wash Your Hands with Soap

It is very important to wash your hands with soap and not just water after using the toilet every time! Washing your hands with just water does nothing for the germs and bacteria.

Shower Daily

It’s not just armpits that get sweaty! Bad odour can be caused by smelly feet and even a sweaty scalp. Shower regularly to keep smelling fresh.

Avoid Bad Breath

Brushing and flossing your teeth daily will not only keep your breath fresh but will decrease your visits to the dentist as well!

Wash Your Clothes

It's important to wash your clothes when you have spent a day in them. We often cannot smell ourselves however, our sweat lingers on our clothes. If you want to smell pleasant, do your laundry weekly including, washing your towels and bedding.

Keep Sweat and Smell in Check

When humans sweat, they smell. Perfume/cologne is not a replacement for deodorant and showering. Stay fresh by using deodorant daily.

Don’t Overdo Scents

Going overboard with deodorant and perfumes can cause others around you to feel overwhelmed due to scent sensitives. So, go easy on the scents.

College 101: Improving Your Physical Wellness

Physical wellness consists of recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep, as well as preventing illness and injury or managing chronic health conditions.

Get Enough Sleep

By not maintaining a good 7-8 hours of sleep, our bodies cannot function to our greatest ability physically or mentally. If you need help getting back on schedule, check out the College 101 How to Sleep.

Avoid Liquid Calories

What you drink matters! Ditch sugary drinks like pop, and hydrate yourself by making water your drink of choice.

Move Your Body

Keep your body moving with activities you enjoy for at least 150 minutes a week and 10 minutes at any time. Take advantage of the gym facilities and programs offered by Sheridan Bruins Athletics.

Manage Your Stress

Stress increases health concerns and decreases productivity. Although stress is normal, living with it constantly should not be. Explore Mental Health Supports.

Focus on Nutrition

It is important to fuel your body with nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to have a well-balanced diet to aid in better health. Explore: How to Eat Healthy and How to Meal Plan & Grocery Shop