{"id":193,"date":"2021-09-28T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T08:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/?p=193"},"modified":"2021-09-28T08:55:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T08:55:06","slug":"things-i-wish-id-known-work-rest-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libraryblogs.is.ed.ac.uk\/asl\/2021\/09\/28\/things-i-wish-id-known-work-rest-play\/","title":{"rendered":"Things I wish I\u2019d Known: Work, Rest, Play"},"content":{"rendered":"

In my last post I shared six things I wish I\u2019d known sooner about the Library. But there\u2019s more to university life than studying! Even though in the depths of essay season you might feel like you should be paying rent to the Library staff rather than your landlord, when you\u2019re working hard it\u2019s important to remember to rest and play too! So here are five tips for taking <\/span>care of yourself and enjoying your time at Edinburgh…<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. <\/span>Get out and about<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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An evening swim at Portobello…<\/p><\/div>\n

Edinburgh is one of the most stunning cities in the UK (I\u2019m not at all biased).\u00a0It is also one of the greenest cities \u2013\u00a0<\/span>with more green space than any of the UK’s other big cities<\/span><\/a>. We literally have a\u00a0650-acre\u00a0Highland-esque\u00a0landscape\u00a0ten\u00a0minutes\u2019\u00a0walk\u00a0from central campus… visit Holyrood Park if you haven\u2019t already!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re lucky enough to be living in the city during your studies, make the most of it. Grab a few pals and plan a hike up Blackford Hill after a big essay deadline \u2013 or a meander through the Meadows after a library session. Maybe even take a cold plunge at Portobello Beach before your morning tutorial. I found getting away from screens and into nature one of the best ways to rest and escape throughout my studies. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. <\/span>Explore the new Wellbeing Centre<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Take moments for yourself and your wellbeing<\/p><\/div>\n

The university has just opened an amazing new Wellbeing Centre in Bristo Square. Right now, it\u2019s by appointment only \u2013 you\u2019ll find details about the Student Counselling Service, Student Disability Service, and the University Health Centre on their <\/span>website<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0If you ever feel you\u2019re struggling, don\u2019t suffer in silence, there is help available.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

COVID restrictions\u00a0allowing,\u00a0the Wellbeing\u00a0Lounge, a space where you can take a moment out of your day to relax, will be open and accessible to students.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Coffee<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Press, Buccleuch Place<\/p><\/div>\n

Edinburgh has endless beautiful caf\u00e9s serving delicious coffee – I have graduated a complete bean juice addict. Although coffee is arguably not restful (anyone else hear that buzzing?) the act of taking a break from work, maybe meeting a friend, and going out to a grab a hot drink is a great way to refresh and reset your mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why not try…<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n