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Play and rest
![friends hugging](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-01/friends-medium.jpg?h=2e4af638&itok=fttZ5-Fc)
The challenge with HDR life is that we have maybe too much freedom.
Best study spots in Adelaide
![Rows of bookshelves at a library.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-11/ryunosuke-kikuno-fkqxz58bvju-unsplash.jpg?h=c4dd2c7b&itok=1qYGXe6u)
Here's my rating of the study spots I've been to.
Walking with purpose
![woman walking](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2021-10/woman-gd2b44761f_1920.jpg?h=e5aec6c8&itok=a9uRKbXT)
My morning walk to university has always seemed to be one full of purpose but lately I have been wondering just how much I am missing out on when I don’t slow down.
Self-care and self-esteem
![Various cosmetic products packed in light-pink tubes, boxes, compacts, and bottles spread across a light-pink background.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-10/beauty-4993472_1280.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&itok=3XUqwTb_)
I’ve recently taken up an interest in skincare. I’m not quite sure what prompted this interest, perhaps it had always been in the back of my mind just waiting for a spark of motivation to take action.
Staying connected in exam season
![A library with a large window and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-10/library-869061_960_720.jpg?h=b3660f0d&itok=Zn_ci-Ox)
Exam season can be such an isolating experience. I find myself sitting at my desk for hours with only my desk lamp and emotional support water bottle to keep me company.
Being okay in my own company
![The back of a woman looking at the sunset over forest trees.](/student/wellbeing/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2022-10/woman-491623_960_720.jpg?h=b3660f0d&itok=PdmjwEMX)
I'm learning to differentiate between being alone and spending time with myself.