What’s your body telling you?
by Abby Sanderson, Move
Our bodies are incredible systems; they cope with so much on a day-to-day basis to keep us well and functioning. Sometimes we can take them for granted and forget to listen to what our body is trying to tell us. On the one hand, while student life can be busy, fast-paced and enjoyable, it can also be stressful at times, and this can manifest itself in the body as pain, fatigue or illness. On the other hand, we can experience periods of boredom or feel like we lack motivation. All of these feelings are normal, but try asking yourself this:
What would happen if we slowed down, took a minute, and really tried to listen to what our body is telling us…? (more…)