Self care offers the perfect opportunity to rewind and reset. Utimes President Christie Oneill asked the Utimes staff for their favourite tips and tricks for self care!
Isiah Mitchell starts his mornings with movement. Mitchell explains that he does a Chinese exercise routine every morning.
His roommate, Waylon Jones, joked about waking up to the routine.
“Has anyone seen the sea lion video where they are doing the craziest things?” Jones said with a laugh. “I wake up to that. I love it.”
Briana Diaz says her self care is simple.
“I just love getting into my bed and being warm,” Diaz said. “My days have gotten so long, and my heater doesn’t work.”
Jones said his busy schedule does not always allow for much downtime.
“My days are so long,” he said. “I love watching TikTok and YouTube.”
Ruth joined the conversation via Zoom and said exercise is her go-to form of self-care.
“I love going for a run or doing an at-home workout,” she said.
Professors Jen Lynds and Dan Dobbs take a creative approach. Lynds said she enjoys writing and painting and plans to teach herself how to draw. Dobbs said he enjoys putting together Legos and dioramas.
Self care is especially important for students and staff at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Whether through exercise, creativity, rest or something entirely unique, taking time to reset and recharge can make a meaningful difference.
