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Healthy gut = better mood

Struggling with stress, depression, or anxiety? You might be tempted by comfort foods like ice cream and pizza, but recent article by New Your Times suggests they might not help your mental health.

Instead, try whole foods like veggies, fruits, fish, eggs, nuts, beans, and yogurt for a better mood boost.

🔍 Nutritional Psychiatry is a growing field exploring how diet affects mental wellness. Research shows a healthy gut, influenced by what we eat, can improve our mood.

📊 Key Findings:

People eating nutrient-dense foods report less depression and more happiness.
A study of 12,400 people over seven years found that increased fruit and veggie intake led to higher happiness and life satisfaction.

🌱 Next time you’re feeling down, reach for whole foods—your brain and gut will thank you!

Source: The New York Times

Read more: https://nyti.ms/4cO0Xo1

Sending love to all 💚

It’s 💚

Let us all recognize the importance of mental health and those who are struggling.

Remember to ask yourself and others how they are actually feeling, and don’t give up on yourself and others in your/their struggle with mental health.

Repeat after me:

- I’m not alone
- It’s okay to ask for help
- I’m worthy of love and respect
- My well-being matters
- It’s okay to set boundaries
- It’s okay to prioritize my own happiness
- It’s okay to feel sad
- It’s okay to feel insecure

Hey peeps! 💕

Today we’re talking about rejection.

Let’s be honest, rejection hurts. It can make you question yourself, on so many levels, such as your abilities and whether you’re good enough for that job, that course, or even a romantic relationship. But here’s the thing, rejection sucks, it really does. But it’s a completely unavoidable part of life. So, we need to just learn how to deal with it better.

Sooo... Don’t bottle up those emotions! Let them out, acknowledge them, vent to a friend, write them down – whatever helps you process.

Remember: Reframing your thinking in this is crucial. Instead of “I’m not good enough,” try “This wasn’t the right fit, but there’s something better out there for me.

What do you think?

It’s always a good time to talk 🗣️

Anxiety: Hey you 🫵​
Anxiety: What if this happens?
Me: But it won't.
Anxiety: But what if it does? 😩

Get a handle on your worries 💪🏼 In this module, you'll gain valuable tips and tools to effectively deal with various obstacles.

Let's get started

Do you ever find yourself held back by negative thoughts and a lack of self-confidence? 🤯 Break free from self-doubt and become your biggest fan with EsteemUp. Plus, earn some fun badges along the way! 🏅

Do you always put off your work until the last minute? Do you find yourself feeling stressed and overwhelmed by your deadlines? 😮‍💨 If so, you're not alone.

GetStarted modules are here to help. With GetStarted Modules, you'll have your very own online coach providing tailored feedback on your unique challenges.

Don't let procrastination hold you back any longer! Start today 💪

Caring Universities has free online programmes to support your mental health, like the iSleep programme. Click on the link in our bio to sign up.

We hope you take some time to rest, catch up on hobbies, spend time with friends and family, or however else you prefer to rest and recharge. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 2023🎅🎄

Our SolutionShop program is now available! ✔️✔️✔️

At Caring Universities we offer several programs you can choose from and do them at your own pace. We care about improving students' mental wellbeing, and we have worked hard to get the resources you need.

By joining our SolutionShop program you will learn to deal with corona-related problems such as how to set up a workspace at home.

Are you ready to join? Check the link in bio! 💫💫💫💫

Today the whole world is celebrating Safe Internet Day to remind everyone of the importance of being careful and minded when surfing the web.
We gathered 5 safety practices for you to do when spending time online:

1. Never use personal data for passwords such as birthdays, age, or names.
2. Think twice before clicking, is the source reliable?
3. Do not trust someone who asks you to share sensitive information about yourself.
4. Updating apps is essential because it will apply new security solutions to the program.
5. Take a moment to talk about safety on the internet with your family and friends to help them be aware of the problem band take the correct precautions.

Did you like our post? Save it for later 💜

Movies are a great source of inspiration and motivation. This time we picked a quote from Little Miss Sunshine which encourages us to go after our dreams 🤍.

Which movie gives you a spur of energy and motivation? Share it with us in comments 👇👇👇

Discovery alert ✨.

Researches have found that instead of chasing self-esteem as if were the golden nugget, we should encourage the development of self-compassion. They discovered that unlike self-esteem - self-compassion does not lead to blaming others in order to feel good about oneself. By working on our self-compassion we can learn to feel good about ourselves not because we're special and above average, but because we're human beings intrinsically worthy of respect.

Click the link in our bio to learn more about our wellbeing e-programs. 🤍

Do you know about our Get Started program?

At Caring Universities we offer multiple e-programs which you can choose from, and what's better, you can do them at your own pace. The programs are created by clinical psychologists who care about improving students wellbeing.
By joining this program you will learn how to overcome procrastination. We give you all the tools you need to motivate yourself and make your tasks more manageable.

Feel free to check it out through our link in bio! 💪🏽

Sometimes we tend to believe that our wins and losses give us value as a person. Today we bring this encouraging quote from Dr. Kristin Neff, and at Caring Universities we couldn't agree more.

Tap the link in bio to know more about our e-programs.

New year, new beginnings! ✨2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣✨
It's this time of year you might feel a little extra motivated to take control of your life and achieve what you propose. However, many of us tend to get detoured on our way to accomplishing our goals.
No worries, we have all been there and that's why we are giving you 5 incredibly effective and scientifically proved tips to make your 2022 resolutions stick.

1. Adding a bit more detail to your plan. Instead of "I'll exercise twice a week" try changing it to "I'll go to the gym on Mondays and Thursdays after class".

2. Spreading the word about your new resolutions can help you commit to what you have said. You can even share it on social media.

3. Research has shown that focusing on efficiency can leave you high and dry because you'll neglect an even more important part of the equation: whether you enjoy the act of goal pursuit. Consider having a guilty pleasure tied to your main chore.

4. You can avoid this by setting tough goals but also giving yourself one or two chances to chances to break the rule.

5. Call that coach friend to share your goals and succeed together.

Do you want to get even better at accomplishing your goals? Visit our site to follow our Get started program (link in bio).

Things you need to hear after a hard week…

Ps. did you sign up for one of our programmes yet? Link in bio ❤️‍🔥

Motivation monday!
One way of boosting your motivation is by setting SMART goals.

Want more of this? Check out our GetStarted programme. Link is in our bio!

Today’s reminder ✨

We value your opinion a lot, so thank you for every student who has filled in their feedback at the end of a module!

Here are some experiences students had with the programme! Which programme sounds the most suitable for you?

Ever had problems saying no or speaking up? You’re probably not setting your boundaries, which is so important!

We understand it may be difficult to do, so here’s a step by step guide on how to set boundaries and maintain healthy relationships.

Ps. have you checked out our programmes yet? Link is in our bio!

five things you need to hear today… happy friday everyone 💗

Be part of this international initiative and do the mental health check 📨

If there’s one thing science has agreed on, it’s that relationships matter. Whether it’s friends, partner or family; healthy relationships are associated with better wellbeing and happiness. Creating deep connections and meaningful relationships can be a bit of a challenge. So here’s a thread on how to level up your social life 💁‍♂️

Need more context or life hacks? Check out our new programme. Link in bio ☝🏼

How to study smarter, not harder. 🎓
Based on the study life cycle, here’s a routine to up your studying game!

For more of this, check out our new programme LifeHack. Link in our bio.

Monday reminder: move forward, good things are up ahead.

Get more insights in your mental state of mind, do the mental health check.
Link is in your student inhox 📨