Remembering to include time for fun and self-care in your schedule may fall to the wayside when navigating uncertainty, financial strain, and other potential challenges that graduate school could present to your mental health. In fact, several studies suggest graduate students are at greater risk for mental health issues when compared to the general population according to Inside Higher Ed.
This reinforces the truth in that your ability to have fun and practice self-care are just as significant to your graduate experience as your coursework and milestones. Although fun and self-care are up for interpretation depending on your preferences, access, and abilities, there are simple options available to get you started.
Check out a few manageable, low-cost or no-cost, and accessible ways to have fun and practice self-care in our newest blog on Graduate Connections.