3 Ways To Experience More Happiness from Your UTA Student Housing

Part of our job here at 848 Mitchell is to provide UTA student housing that enables a high quality of life to our student residents, and we take that job seriously. Our amenities are all designed to make student life happy, convenient, and fulfilling. Still, sometimes student life can be very stressful or overwhelming, and all of us experience times when life is hard on us, or we’re just in a funk. Sometimes, our “funks” can be especially acute, or chronic.

Whether you’re going through a particularly hard time or you just want to experience as much happiness as possible in your day-to-day, these tips can help. If you know a friend or neighbor at our student apartments in Arlington who could use a little more happiness in their life, go ahead and share this post with them too! For now, take your first step toward increased happiness by reading through our three top tips.

Practice Mindfulness

You may have heard of mindfulness because it seems to be all the rage these days. But mindfulness is more than just a fad. Lots of different behaviors can promote mindfulness, but in general, mindfulness refers to the project of paying attention to the present moment, especially using your senses to become aware of how a situation or environment feels in the here and now. Because it focuses on the immediate and the tangible, mindfulness is an excellent practice for anyone needing to get in control of anxious or obsessive thoughts, especially thoughts that relate to the past or future.

A popular way to practice mindfulness is to meditate, and studies have shown that regular meditation has long-lasting effects on how the brain processes thoughts and feelings. This article from Mindful.org is a great primer on how to meditate in a way that’s most helpful for you. We highly recommend you try doing a guided meditation if you’re new to mindfulness meditation; you can find some toward the bottom of that Mindful.org article.

Other ways to practice mindfulness include journaling and talking to a licensed counselor. The common thread through all these practices is that they provide different, more controlled ways to process and reframe thoughts and feelings. When we change our relationship with negative thoughts that seem to be controlling us, we clear the way for greater happiness and calm.

Get Moving

It’s not always easing getting motivated to exercise, especially when you’re already feeling down. But studies show that even a little bit of exercise can have a huge positive impact on mental health. In the short-term, exercise releases endorphins that promote positive feelings in the body. In the long-term, regular exercise helps change your brain chemistry as well as keeping your body in working order, making you feel stronger, comfier, and more energetic.

You don’t need to get swole, trim fat, or lose pounds to gain the benefits of exercise. Head over to our on-site Fitness Center for a quick 15-minute workout, go for a jog around the complex, or just take a short walk outside your apartment. These activities also have the added bonus of giving you some time to gain a new perspective, reframe your thoughts, and enjoy some fresh air.

Get Better Sleep

Our sleep has profound effects in every area of our lives, including our overall happiness. If you’re not getting enough rest, it can easily take a toll, not only making you feel tired, but also compromising your body’s natural ability to process thoughts, feelings, and memories in a healthy way.

As a student, getting good sleep is particularly important in helping you learn effectively as well. Unfortunately, many students find it challenging to get consistently good sleep. Try going to sleep at a consistent time each night whenever possible, and avoid working in the same space you sleep. Luckily, our student apartments in Arlington make it easy to keep your workspace separate from the bed. For even more tips on how to get good sleep, check out this article from Healthline.

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