Self-Care 101: How to Add Wellness to the College Lifestyle 

Good morning class! Hope you brought your notebooks, because today’s lesson is all about helping back-to-college students in your life. Whether they are going back or starting for the first time, the world of higher academia can feel very overwhelming (especially when they are far away from family and familiarity). Often the last thing on their list is remembering how to take care of themselves, so that’s where we come in. Check out our 5 favorite wellness tips that can be used with popular products from Twin Star Home.  

Stand Up for Self-Care 

Academic life can be very demanding. There are multiple papers due at the same time, extensive reading assignments, and late-night study sessions. Students can get so focused on deadlines that they sacrifice basic needs, like eating well and exercising regularly. Help your scholar incorporate more movement into their day with an adjustable standing desk, like this one pictured below:  

Think fast, here’s a pop quiz! Which option is the best reason to get this electronic standing desk?  

A) There’s a wide height range from 29.4″ to 47″ and three programmable height settings with the Illumitouch™ control panel. 

B) They can schedule reminders to stand up and move with the GetActive™ timer. 

C) The glass top is dry-erase compatible, so they can always keep to-do lists in sight. 

D) All the above! 

If you selected “D” then you scored an “A” in college self-care! 

Put the ‘Power’ in ‘Empowered’ 

One thing we know about younger students is that they sometimes need help when it comes to planning ahead. This desk (shown below) keeps all their important devices fully charged and available when they need them most, thanks to multiple USB power ports.  

Keep It Cozy 

As the weather gets chilly, those drafty dorm rooms certainly don’t help students focus. Keep their spirits high with a charming electric fireplace stove from duraflame®, like this one pictured here:  

Other options for cuddly nights are soft throw blankets from Classic Accessories. These make for ideal presents because they are easy to fit into a care package, along with gift cards and a fuzzy pair of slippers. Plus, they are weather-resistant so your student can take them anywhere, from their balcony to the football stadium. 

Let’s Hang Out 

Adding seating to a small dorm room can be a bit of a challenge, so we suggest a more versatile idea, like a hammock chair from our Vera Bradley collection, pictured below:  

Made with quilted fabric, these hammock chairs are designed for effortless lounging and are made to be water-resistant, so cleaning them is super easy.  

Ready for Extra Credit?  

If you love these dorm room tips, you’re going to positively ‘fall’ head over heels for the rest of our autumn-inspired ideas for your home. Visit our blog for more fabulous style guides.