{"id":83580,"date":"2024-11-19T09:30:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=83580"},"modified":"2024-11-19T09:30:53","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:30:53","slug":"osga-hosts-tiger-talk-focused-on-mental-and-physical-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=83580","title":{"rendered":"OSGA hosts Tiger Talk focused on mental and physical wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By ALICIA FEYERHERM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online Student Government Association (OSGA) hosted its second Tiger Talk of the semester last Thursday. These virtual meetings connect online students with different individuals and resources from Fort Hays. This talk centered on mental and physical wellness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Director of Counseling Services Amy Schaffer shared tips on managing stress as well as self-care practices. Schaffer was an online graduate student while working full time and understands how difficult it can be to manage everything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think all of you online students know a lot about that because, typically, this [school] isn\u2019t the only thing you\u2019re doing,\u201d Schaffer said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common causes of stress and anxiety include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unpredictability\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threats to people or things that you value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grief\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unresolved trauma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schaffer pointed out that while grief is typically referred to regarding the death of a loved one, grief takes many forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMaybe when something doesn\u2019t work out the way you want it to, or maybe a program that you were going to try, or a job that you thought you thought was going to be for you doesn\u2019t work out the way you thought it would,\u201d Schaffer said. \u201cWe still have to grieve those things.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schaffer emphasized the importance of balance regarding self-care. She shared a quote from Tim Harford that says, \u201cEvery time we say yes to a request, we are also saying no to anything else we might accomplish with the time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schaffer said having boundaries and saying \u2018no\u2019 to things is essential to reaching goals and keeping from being overwhelmed. Additionally, Schaffer recommends taking inventory of what you can control and accepting what is out of your control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSometimes it\u2019s ok to just say \u2018it\u2019s raining and it sucks\u2019 or \u2018I have five tests next week and that sucks for me,\u2019\u201d Schaffer said. \u201cJust accepting the fact that it\u2019s not an ideal situation for you and moving on.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online students in Kansas can receive telehealth counseling through Fort Hays Health and Wellness. There are also a variety of resources available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/health-and-wellness\/counseling\/online-resources\">https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/health-and-wellness\/counseling\/online-resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FHSU Fitness Center Director Anthony Fox focused his portion of the presentation on health tips for the holiday season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fox said there are many health challenges during this time, including the desire to overindulge in food as well as potential lack of exercise, disrupted sleep patterns with traveling and holiday-related stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To combat overindulgence, Fox recommends eating a healthy snack before a big meal and then filling the first half of your plate with fruits or veggies. Starting off with healthier food will fill you up slightly, so you won\u2019t feel as drawn to overeating the more unhealthy foods.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying active is also very important and Fox said this can take several different forms. Whether it\u2019s a quick 10-minute morning workout, a walk after a meal, or even stretching during TV commercials, these small changes can benefit your health after a big holiday meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s going to help you out a lot,\u201d Fox said. \u201cIt\u2019s going to remove some of those grogginess.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another key component of health is sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you can\u2019t get enough sleep, get quality sleep,\u201d Fox said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve sleep quality, avoid caffeine and big meals before bed. Limiting screen time use and setting bedtime reminders can also help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the midst of all the other obligations of this time of year, Fox understands it can be hard to also focus on your health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne little win is better than none,\u201d Fox said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiger Talk recordings can be found at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/online\/student-success\/coaching\">https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/online\/student-success\/coaching<\/a> under the \u201cGuidance Hub\u201d tab.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By ALICIA FEYERHERM Tiger Media Network Online Student Government Association (OSGA) hosted its second Tiger Talk of the semester last Thursday. 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