What to give up for if you’re a student

As students, there are plenty of bad habits we slip into throughout our time at university, and whether you’re a glutton for a weekend takeaway or you haven’t exercised since the summer, we all have areas for self-improvement. So, whether you’re wanting to give up unhealthy foods, or plan to get more exercise, we’ve got ideas on what to give up for the coming month. 

Junk food 

As a breed, students don’t typically maintain the healthiest of diets. From grabbing something convenient after returning from lectures on an evening, to binging on takeaways over weekends, most students aren’t prepared to spend hours on end in the kitchen preparing culinary masterpieces. However, with lent around the corner, the 40 day period is a great time to give fresh home cooking a try. Cut out your Friday night takeaway and put your cooking skills to the test. In the modern technological era, we’re never more than a quick Google search away from a delicious professional recipe, so take a weekly trip to the supermarket, plan your meals and start improving your diet. You might be surprised just how much of an effect a healthy diet can have on you, and you might even save some cash in the process. 

Social media 

With the university year rapidly heading to a close, most students have piles of work beginning to mount up. Even the most conscientious of student might begin to panic that time is running out, and with more distractions around than ever, it’s easy to waste an afternoon that you intended to spend working. Social media is a huge time consumer, and even when revising, many students will waste hours accessing the sites on their laptop and mobile devices. It might not be conventional, but giving up social networks gives lent a great modern twist, which will have huge benefits on your degree work. 

Alcohol 

A popular choice for lent is to give up alcohol. As a student, you might find it tough to sacrifice your weekend night out for more than a month. However, with mounting workloads, and money beginning to get tight in many cases, cutting out expensive nights in the city centre for the 40 days of lent means you can concentrate fully on assessments and saving money. 

Exercise more 

Lent doesn’t just have to be about giving things up. It might not be traditional, but many people now look to self-improve themselves, rather than simply give something up over the 

period. If you’re constantly striving to get healthier and improve your figure, lent can provide the motivation you need to kick-start a fitness regime. Many gyms offer great student deals on membership, often conveniently located around the city and suburbs, meaning it’s easy to pop in each day on your way home for a quick workout. And remember, as your all-inclusive RentInc home doesn’t leave you lumbered with additional monthly or quarterly bills, you might have a bit of cash left over each month to pay for it. 

Procrastination 

As students, we’re great at putting things off. Whether it’s revision, assessments or general life decisions, no one can quite put things out of their mind like a student. At this point in the year, however, decisions can have a major impact on your university future. Student housing is one aspect of student life that many simply don’t have time for, and if you’re still in the planning phase of sorting your living situation for the coming year, it’s time to get a move on. Don’t worry if you’re struggling to gather potential living partners, as there are plenty of ways to solve the situation. A hassle free option is to get in touch with an all-inclusive letting agent.