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15 Ways to De-Stress for Students on a Budget


As college students, getting a good a night's rest, eating healthy, and exercising are essential components to maintaining your overall physical health. However, it is just as important to take care of your mental health! In order to do this, practicing self-care can be a step in the right direction.

Although perceptions of self-care may vary, you do not need to "splurge" in order to relax and take care of yourself. Self-care can be small things you do everyday that promote a feeling of happiness and relaxation.

Listed below are 15 ways to practice self-care on a student budget:

1. Make yourself a healthy smoothie

2. Drink Tea

3. Meditate with a free mobile app

4. Do yoga in your living room

5. Spend time with friends and loved ones

  • Call them and let them know you are thinking of them

  • Plan a game night

  • Go to the movies when it's student discount day

6. Find a good deal on a massage or facial on Groupon

7. Perform acupressure therapy on yourself

8. Download and print coloring pages to relieve stress

9. Get inspired with motivational TED talks and podcasts

10. Focus on your own care

11. Take a bath with epsom salt

12. Make appointments for your health

  • Make that doctor's or dentist appointment you've been putting off

13. Organize your living space

  • Clean your room

  • Organize your schedule on a organizer

  • Organization helps you feel more feel productive and less stressed

14. Try Aromatherapy

15. Read some good poetry

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