Tuesday 23-03-2021 - 09:44

Looking for the perfect home in Glasgow? At aparto, resident wellbeing is of the upmost priority...

At aparto, resident wellbeing is of the upmost priority. We appreciate it is a challenging time at the moment with the increased national measures in place to protect us against the spread of Covid-19. To support residents through these difficult times, we have allowed students to terminate their contracts in line with Scottish Bill 2 where the student has been affected by the pandemic. As part of our standard cancellation policy, we also allow students to cancel their contract before the tenancy start date in situations where they have been unable to travel to Scotland due to the pandemic, if they did not get the grades needed for their course or if their course gets cancelled.

The past year has been a real challenge as we have all done our bit to protect each other and limit social contact. Understandably this has caused a strain on student wellbeing and we want to share with you a few top tips for looking after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Remember, we are all in this together and we will get through it by supporting each other.

Stay connected

Zoom fatigue has hit us all, but it’s still important to make regular contact with friends and family. Whether you Facetime or just have an audio call, schedule in regular catch ups to talk to those closest to you. You could even take it in turns to plan a virtual activity, such as quizzes and games, we have some great ideas here. 

Routine

Having a routine can really help you gain a sense of control. Missing your usual commute to lectures? How about going for a morning walk each day near your student accommodation. Getting a break outside is so good for both your physical and mental health and having a change of scenery – make sure you wrap up warm! We have some great tips to help you with your online studies here. 

Keep active

From long walks to 10 minutes stretches, do whatever works for you to keep active! In a digital age there are endless workouts or yoga and meditation available on YouTube and apps like FIIT. Check out our 30 minute hit workout. You don’t have to overdo it if you’re not feeling it, just having a quick walk and getting some fresh air is great for wellbeing.

Have some down time

Find an activity or task that makes you feel calm. Whether it is cooking or painting, having some time to focus on an activity you enjoy can really boost your mood, keep an eye out for our upcoming virtual events. Our resident Nafeessa at Arbury Court finds painting a great activity for mindfulness and you can see by the lovely image above! Our in-house Yoga and Pilates instructor has put together 5 top tips to keep your body and mind energetic and focused, so check that out here.

Be kind

Being kind to yourself and others is more important than ever. Reach out to your friends, especially if you know they are struggling. You don’t need to be productive all the time and it’s easy to get caught up in social media images of people baking and creating. It’s ok if you didn’t bake that banana bread. You can find more tips for being kind on our blog here.

Note: This is a sponsored blog.