Remote Wellness Blog—SA Student-run
For the longest time, I thought being “fit” meant having visible abs. Social media made it look like health came in just one shape: lean, flat stomachs, tiny waists, and sculpted arms. So naturally, I believed that if I did…
Let me be honest. I did not start exercising to “get fit.” I started because I was anxious, the kind of anxiety that tightens your chest, races your thoughts, and makes your whole body feel like it is constantly under…
No one really prepares you for how heavy life can feel when you are juggling school, finances, relationships, and your own expectations, especially when you are young and still figuring things out. I have had days where I felt like…
Let’s face it, when life gets hectic, health and self-care are usually the first to go. Whether you are a student, a young professional, or just juggling a lot on a budget, there are weeks when even getting out of…
When people think about getting healthy, they often imagine expensive groceries, strict routines, or waking up at 5 a.m. I used to believe that too, until I was a broke, exhausted university student with zero energy and even less time.…
When you are a broke student, working out is not always your top priority. Between deadlines, mental exhaustion, and tight budgets, exercise can feel like one more thing to stress about. But here’s a surprising fact I discovered: 30 minutes…
Let’s be honest; sometimes you don’t have gym money, you don’t have energy, and you barely have the will to roll out of bed. As a broke university student, with zero gym membership and a mind that’s constantly tired, I…
No one warns you about how deeply relationships can shape your mental health, especially in university. You go in thinking that it’s all about classes and books, but soon you realize that your heart, mind, and emotions are just as…
Eating healthy as a student in South Africa often feels impossible. Prices are high, time is limited, and let’s be real, sometimes you are choosing between a meal and mobile data. I have learned that clean eating does not have…
University can be exciting. Meeting new people, overcoming challenges, and new dependence and adulthood. But no one really prepares you for the pressure, loneliness, or the emotional weight that can come with it. I did not expect my mental health…
