Sixteen Student Morale-Boosters

 

1. Regular physical exercise and sports (participation more than watching)
2. Absolute commitment to getting enough sleep most every night (not just on weekends)
3. Identification with UTEP (shirts, license plates, stickers, fan regalia, etc.)
4. Attendance at games, rallies, noontime events or to hear visiting speakers.
5. Evenings out to eat once a week to a nice sit-down restaurant (if budget allows)
6. Sex (depending on your own marital status and personal ethical / moral beliefs —be safe!)
7. Commitment to selected student clubs and community organizations as time allows
8. Attendance at selected campus events / films / concerts / plays / sports events when time is available
9. Off-campus groups, causes, events, political organizations, charities or volunteerism as time allows
10. An adult religious commitment (if you are a believer), or an increase in existing faith commitment if any
11. A serious life-inventory, to dump, reduce or put on hold any ongoing commitments that you cannot afford (in time or money) to keep up while at UTEP
12. Whole-hearted dedication to your own career or life goal (even if you know you may have to change it later), including going beyond your class assignments to read, learn and  make yourself an expert in your intended field
13. Exploring new foods, music, cultures, religious expressions and traditions, languages and literatures while at UTEP
14. Exploring new subjects of interest in the UTEP library, online or with noncredit classes
15. Starting or continuing a hobby or personal interest (as time allows)
16. Travel, especially university-sponsored trips, as time and money allows

 

And some so-called morale-boosters to avoid (for obvious reasons): 

1. Mood altering substances / alcoholism or dope / self medication
2. Becoming a "party animal"
3. Promiscuity / "Sleeping around"
4. “Shopping therapy”
5. Workaholism
6. The “Heart of Darkness” syndrome: I.e, “My parents and family aren’t here! There’s nobody here but strangers, and they don’t count, so at last I'm FREE to do ANYTHING I WANT TO DO!”

 

O.W. rev 7/08

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