Mental Health by the Month
Recommendations for Staying Sane During the Academic Year
September
APA published an
article on
reducing stress over Labor Day.
Take Care of Your Body and Mind
Free yoga classes are
offered by the Pirate Fitness Center and
have open enrollment so you can attend even after the first class. Yoga can
help relieve stress and give your body a good workout.
Contact Brian Ciolek at 816-584-6463 for
further information.
Flu Shots
Flu shots are here early! You can get them at the
Platte County Health Department,
or the
Walgreens Take-Care Clinic. Call ahead for costs and availability.
A flu shot can prevent sickness and help you avoid falling behind in class.
First Wave of Tests
Lots of time and energy can be given to test preparation and you may feel
anxious during this period. The best study habit is to review material every day
to avoid cramming at the last minute. If you get a low test score, consider it
feedback so that you can improve subsequent scores for that class. Try to
understand what concepts the professor considers most important. Gauge whether or not you need to
invest more time in studying or practice writing out essay answers. Be proactive
and visit the
Academic Support Center or start a study group.
Slow to Get Involved?
It’s never too late! There is a high correlation between extracurricular
involvement and graduating. Student clubs and
organizations are always interested in gaining new members. Joining clubs
can help you on a number of levels: Networking during undergrad can pay off
later when you begin your job search. You can add your club participation to
your resume. Contributions you make to the organization such as graphic art,
working a table, and formatting documents may count as job skills. On an
intrapersonal level, socialization helps keep away depression and builds support
that you can count on later when you feel overwhelmed.
Career Fairs Out the Wazoo
Career Development lists a bunch of career fairs going on
this month. It is also hosting its annual etiquette dinner where students
will learn how to properly conduct themselves at the table as well as hear
guidelines on professional networking, appropriate attire, and interview skills.
When jobs are tight and competition is fierce, you need as much polish as
possible, and the etiquette dinner is a good place to learn more. Check
out the career website for registration information.
"Now You Know and Knowing is Half the Battle"
Projection is an unconscious Freudian defense mechanism that most people use
some of the time. It happens when you reject a negative or positive
quality about yourself and then stick it onto another person. When you
feel intense dislike or irritation for another person's behavior or attitude,
honestly ask yourself if the behavior or attitude is something that you also
engage. By acknowledging your behavior and addressing that, you might find
your irritation or dislike for the other person more tolerable. When we
project our positive qualities onto another person, we might find ourselves
admiring her and wishing to be more like her. This often happens when we
find a new best friend or develop a crush. Stop and examine what you like
so much about the other person, and then give yourself some credit for having
those same qualities rather than giving them away in your perception of others.
Get Away From It All
Take some friends and have fun at the K.C.
Renaissance Festival!
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