Prioritizing Daily Mental Wellness

Prioritizing Daily Mental Wellness 


When I came to college, I was very happy. Everything felt new—friends, classes, and campus life. But slowly, I started to feel the pressure. There were too many assignments, exams, and late-night studies. Sometimes problems with friends or family added to it. I kept telling myself, “It’s fine, I can manage.” But inside, I was getting tired. One day it felt too heavy, and I didn’t know what to do. That day I understood that mental health is not something we should care for only in crisis. It needs daily care.


Before this, I thought mental health meant only depression or something very serious. But now I know it is just like physical health. We don’t wait to brush our teeth only when they are damaged. We do it every day. In the same way, the mind also needs small care every day.


Now I try to do little things for myself. Sometimes I just sit quietly and breathe. Sometimes I write my feelings in a notebook, and it makes me feel lighter. Walking around the campus also helps. Talking to a friend I trust makes me calm. These small things are not big, but they really make a difference.


At first, I felt shy to talk about my feelings. I thought people might think I am weak. But later I learned that asking for help or talking about mental health is not weakness—it is strength. Even going for counseling is nothing to be ashamed of. It is like going to a doctor when we feel sick.


I don’t want to wait for a breakdown again. Now I remind myself that my mental health is important every single day. Even small care makes me stronger, happier, and ready to face the challenges of college life.

Hiba P

III B.A English Language and Literature 

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