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Understanding your attitudes about work-life balance is the first step to
establishing a healthy and happy life-after-college! The years after finishing
school can be tumultuous. Finding a job, establishing yourself within a career,
making major purchases, and starting a family are on the minds of many college
graduates. It is easy to see why these activities could take a toll on you –
mentally, physically, and spiritually. Remembering to nourish all three areas
ensures that you will be at your best and ready to conquer the exciting times
that lie ahead.
Self-Care = Self-Love
The World Health Organization states that health is “complete physical, mental
and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Being content with your life
Having fun and enjoying
life
Having the ability to handle
stressful situations and
overcome adversity
Having a love for learning
and flexibility
Having the ability to create
and manage healthy
relationships with loved
ones and friends
Being self-confident and
demonstrating a positive
self image
Having a deliberate work-
life balance
Characteristics of good mental health include:
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