Finding a Good

College – Life Balance

Marc van Vliet

(Work)ed(ucated) in H/C for last 23 years

Enjoys a bit of (healthy) grub

Cycles for transportation daily

Does too much sport or briefly none

Was active Class Representative 1st year

Now Peer Support Leader for 1st years

Volunteer with Homeless Services

Who’s he ? Marc(o) van Vliet

45yrs young

Work

Norms & Values , Reading , Health

Sports , Food , Volunteering , Computers

Travel , Relax , Friends & Family

The Great Outdoors - Cosy Nights In - a Night Out

Finding a Good

College – Life Balance

Start NOW !

Get Help if Needed

Work Hard

Focus

Plan

Enjoy Achievements

Rest

Rest… a state of decreased mental and

physical activity that leaves one feeling refreshed, and ready to resume the

activities of the DAY.

Rees, S. (1999)

Functions of Sleep

A restorative process

restoration and growth of body cell, renewal

of tissues e.g. skin, bone, cell division,

increased secretion of growth hormone

conservation of body energy

Psychological functioning

assist memory storing, learning, emotional

adaptation

Sleep hygiene advice

Avoid daytime naps

Go to bed + get up at same time each day

Relax by warm bath/shower before bed

Avoid caffeine, nicotine or alcohol (for 1 hour before bedtime)

Take regular exercise (eat/drink healthy)

Don’t take your worries to bed

If you do not fall asleep – ‘read a book’

Take regular exercise

Clubs (try something new!)

Act your age (know your limitations!)

Exercise versus Healthy Eating

Stick to It !

No good exam results without exercise!

Detrimental effects of inadequate play

Isolation Negativism Loneliness

Narrow-mindedness Boredom

Ill health Stress Weight gain

Bitterness Lack of motivation

Sleeplessness Lack of self esteem

Example Case Study

Sonia, a 19 year old law student, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital with a diagnosis of depression.

How would you care for this patient as a HCA focusing on the activities

of work and play?

Get involved when time permits

Societies (or start your own!)

Volunteer work

Student Union

Class Rep / Entertainment Rep / College Rep / Peer Support Leader

Be Good But Don’t Over Do It !

So, first things first………

Get organised; register laptop, organise locker, label folders per subject, start reading, join club and/or society, get copy card/print credit, talk to PSL / Services.

Use your time in College as an opportunity to

start a new healthy lifestyle because you

will be promoting health in the future.

Start NOW !

GOOD LUCK and Enjoy the Experience !

References:

Rodehn Fox, M. (1999) The importance of sleep, Nursing Standard, 13(24), 44-47.

Rees, S. (1999) Look for the root causes of

sleeplessness, Practice Nurse, 17(7), 476-477

Life experience (hey I’m a mature student ;-)

Any questions ?

(now or in the future…)

Your Lecturer / Module Leader / Class Rep Or

Your 1st year coordinator

Or Myself

Don’t worry you’ll be fine!