For the month of October, we are focusing on Emotional Wellness – your ability to cope with both positive and negative emotions in a healthy way. Emotional wellness involves being aware of your feelings, regulating them, and using healthy coping strategies.
Here are some simple yet powerful tips to help you balance, maintain, or improve your emotional health:
- Work/Life Balance: Strive for a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
- Stay Connected: Plan and spend regular quality time with your “tribe,” community, friends, and family.
- Meditate: Meditation helps you to identify and process your thoughts and emotions, which is key to emotional wellness.
- Talk Kindly to Yourself: Use positive self-talk to shape a healthier self-image.
- Set Goals & Celebrate Achievements: Give yourself something to strive for and celebrate your achievements to build self-esteem.
- Practice Moderation: Avoid extremes in behavior and lifestyle.
- Get Enough Sleep: Studies show that lack of sleep can reduce your ability to process your emotions and empathize with others.
- Learn Strategies for Resilience: This is your ability to react to difficult emotions and stressful situations. Many of the strategies that improve your emotional wellness can also strengthen your resilience.
- Exercise: Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily. Try nature walks, dancing, or gardening.
- Find Meaning: Discover your “why” and what adds purpose to your life.
- Reach Out for Help: You do not have to navigate difficult emotions alone. Seeking support from a mental health professional is a sign of strength and a critical skill to have.
October Emotional Wellness Events
In addition to these events, do not miss the Fall 2025 Health & Wellness Festival, happening Oct. 2-20. Whether you are a student, faculty, or staff member, there is something for everyone!
For all events, be sure to check MGA Knight Life regularly for event updates, times, and locations. Do not forget to bring your MGA ID for check-in!
We look forward to your participation and engagement as we continue building a healthier, more connected campus community.
Go Knights!
