The Student Lawyer Wellbeing Tips

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For Wellbeing Week in Law 2024, we asked members of The Student Lawyer’s D&I team to share how they include movement in their daily routines. Here’s what they had to say.

Christianah Babajide

“I like to kick off my day with a quick gym session before work. If I’m heading to the office, I’ll usually do a 20-minute HIIT workout. It includes exercises like mountain climbers, skipping, burpees, and squats – nothing too intense! I enjoy the boost of energy it gives me for the day ahead. Plus, starting my day with a workout is like eating the frog first – no matter how my day goes, at least I’ve already nailed my workout.”

Levon Curtis

“I incorporate movement by walking to campus everyday to study. I find the walk to campus can help to clear my mind to focus for the day ahead. I also enjoy the walk back home after I have spent the day on campus as it allows me to reset my mindset and separates my work and home.”

Sa’eed Sadiq

• “Morning Stretch: Consistency can be a hassle with early morning classes and sleep stress, however, most of the time I get enough time to stretch in the morning, giving myself an early morning boost of confidence.
• Scheduling Dedicated Exercise: Hitting the gym two/three times a week has also helped me a lot. It allows me to de-stress, unleash pent-up energy, and get those endorphins flowing.
• Standing Desks: When I’m studying for long periods, I switch to a standing desk setup. This change of posture and position keeps me energised and prevents fatigue.
• Team Football: I also joined a football team to give myself a bit of sports consistency, healthy enough to not affect my academics, providing an escape realm on weekends.”

Kimseima Lim

“To support my mental health, I try to remain consistent by going to the gym in the evening. Depending on my energy levels, I try to switch up my workouts and cardio sessions every so often so my workouts do not feel mundane or repetitive. Sometimes when I’m tired, I listen to a podcast whilst I’m walking / occasionally jog. Or when I am feeling a bit more energetic, I implement weights into my routine and stretch afterwards.”

Josmi Saji

“Incorporating movement into daily routines to support mental health involves several strategies. Starting the day with morning yoga helps stretch the body after sleep, promoting physical and mental well-being. Additionally, taking long walks during times of stress and feeling overwhelmed provides an opportunity to clear the mind and find solace, contributing to overall mental health and resilience.”

Oluwaseun Fatudimu

“I incorporate movement into my daily routine by starting my day with a 10/15-minute jog. I also try to walk to class, the library, the cafeteria and the hostel instead of taking a cab. This helps me stay fit and energised throughout the day, essential for tackling the stress of law faculty. That being said, always remember to be kind to yourself; it’s okay to miss some days- just get back on track when you can and keep going at your own pace.”

Find out more wellbeing tips by reading Abigail’s article on self care strategies.

Self care strategies for law students