Health and the Digital Student: My Personal Journey

 

The Wake-up Call: Why Your Body Matters

Hello everyone! I just want to chat about life as a student. Honestly, it's really difficult. We are always sitting and looking at our laptop screen for so many hours. I often spend 8 or maybe 10 hours each day sitting in front of the screen for classes and stuff. I realized a while back that I was totally putting my health second just to get the best grades possible.

 

The Consultation: More Than Just a Diagnosis

Last month, I felt really bad. My back started hurting a lot in the lower part. My neck was stiff too. I couldn't even focus on my engineering projects because the pain was too much. At the beginning, I just thought: "no worries, I'm only tired". But I had trouble sleeping at night and I felt crazy stressed. So, I finally saw a doctor. He was very clear with me: I sit too much and my desk is a complete disaster for my back.

 

 

Developing a Resolution Plan

My chair and my desk were at the wrong height. The doctor said that. My body was in a very bad position for a long time. So, I started a simple routine. First, I put my laptop higher. My neck is much better now. I also set an alarm on my cell. Every hour, I get up and just walk around the room for five minutes. It really works! I also walk 30 minutes every day. My body feels good now. About my food, I drink more water. I quit the coffee too, because it made me feel really nervous and bad. Also, I do some breathing for five minutes before any big exam to stay chill.

 

A New Perspective on Well-being 

These small changes help me stay healthy. This situation changed my mind. I thought working all night was okay, but I see now it was just because my schedule was a disaster. My health is my priority now! If I don't have pain, I can study better. My advice is: please, listen to the pain in your body. Your health is the most important thing you own. No exam is more important than your peace of mind.