From learning to do laundry, cooking, etc.
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Basic Life Skills
College is the first time most people move out of home. Learning to live independently and adulting overall is a learning curve. In this page, you will find life skills and tools to help you in this new journey.
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Maintaining healthy relationships takes work. Whether we want it or not, conflicts will arise at some point. What we do when conflicts arise can either weaken or strengthen a relationship.
Conflict Resolution Kit | Conflict Resolution Network
12 Skill Summary of Conflict Resolution Skills | Conflict Resolution Network
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Self advocacy is vital in any life stage. It's the ability to effectively communicate your needs. This skill can be applied to any situtation, from making a doctor's appointment for the first time, scheduling meetings, asking for help in office hours, to contacting a residential advisor if you are having roommate issues.
Self-Advocacy Guide | University of New Hampshire
How to be your own advocate | TED Talk Playlist
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Money, money, money...you'll need to learn how to use it. It's fun to finally make your own money, but learning how to manage it can be challenging.
40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know | National Endowment for Financial Education
Financial Literacy Guide | Harvard College
Financial Literacy Online Module | Khan Academy
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Health and well-being goes beyond just mental and physical health. I like how the Well-being Collective at the University of Michigan breaks it down into the Model of Well-being. Here are a few resources:
Stress Management
I'm So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet | National Institute of Mental Health
Managing Stress | CDC
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene: simple practices for better rest by Jessica Solodar | Harvard Health Publishing
Mental Health
If you or someone you know is in a life-threatenging situation, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
Caring for Your Mental Health | National Institute of Mental Health
Help for Mental Illnesses | National Institute of Mental Health
Improve your emotional well-being | CDC
Mental Health Organizations and Online Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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