Spotlight on: Julia Lindemann | Healthy UNH

Identify: Julia Lindemann

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Division: COLSA-Vitamin/Dietetics

Position at UNH: Pupil

Yr began at UNH: 2019

What do you do to make a wholesome UNH?

I put on my masks round campus and keep residence once I’m sick to scale back the unfold of COVID throughout the Durham group. I additionally attempt to stroll to my lessons as an alternative of driving or taking the bus to scale back air air pollution in addition to to suit some further train in.  

Do you could have any suggestions for consuming healthfully?

Don’t prohibit your self from consuming issues that you just love however don’t take into account “wholesome”. Eat what you need, moderately after all, and be inventive together with your meals by attempting new issues!  

Have you ever made any tangible enhancements relating to your motion or bodily exercise by making constructive adjustments in your life? 

As a substitute of taking the bus, I attempt to stroll as a lot as I can round campus to get some further train in. Generally I additionally do yoga earlier than mattress to chill out and relieve stress! 

Do you could have any constructive phrases of encouragement for members of our viewers who’re feeling utterly drained and burnt out from this pandemic?

Take time to concentrate on your self and what makes you content. Don’t be afraid to place your psychological well being first and take breaks to alleviate stress! 

What do you do to enhance your emotional wellness?

Exercising 6-7 instances every week provides me a couple of hours a day to close out the world and concentrate on myself and what is going to make me really feel good.  

What does well being imply to you?

Well being means feeling comfy, assured, clear, and energized in my very own physique.  

Over the past yr, have you ever felt extra comfy advocating for your self when receiving healthcare?

I’ve all the time felt comfy advocating for myself and listening to what my physique wants!