{"id":1531,"date":"2023-06-14T09:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T08:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/?p=1531"},"modified":"2023-06-07T16:17:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T15:17:23","slug":"going-home-for-the-summer-heres-how-to-look-after-your-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-services\/2023\/06\/14\/going-home-for-the-summer-heres-how-to-look-after-your-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Going home for the summer? Here’s how to look after your wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going home for summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whether it’s the change of routine or not looking forward to where you’ll be staying, summer break can present unique challenges.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to help support your wellbeing as you transition from university to home life.<\/p>\n

Stay connected<\/strong><\/p>\n

Returning home can be a lonely experience. Think about how you’ll stay connected with friends from university to avoid feeling isolated: video calls? Texting about what you\u2019re doing over summer?<\/p>\n

Keep in touch to maintain the friendships you’ve built during the year.<\/p>\n

Try to plan for difficult circumstances<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there are specific events that you’re nervous about (e.g. family tension), consider a plan of action to protect your wellbeing.<\/p>\n

For example, if x happens, I am going to\u2026<\/p>\n