Intellectual wellness is allowing your brain both stimulation and rest for critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity.
Signs of Intellectual Wellness
Development of good study skills and time managementAbility to challenge yourself to see all sides of an issueBecoming a critical thinkerDevelopment of your own ideas, views, and opinionsExposing yourself to new ideas, people, and beliefs that are different from your ownBecome aware of who you are and what you value Discover UNH Library ResourcesCheck in with your intellectual wellness
Were you able to register for classes that you think you will find interesting?What are you excited to learn at UNH?Have you read a good book or listened to music you enjoyed lately? Do you believe that your intellectual growth comes from what you learn in and outside the classroom?How comfortable do you think you will feel asking your professors for help?Explore Intellectual Wellness
Improve Study Skills
Review study materials within 24 hours of class to keep it fresh in your memoryTake notes while you read, while in class, and focus on more than what is written on the boardForm a study group session with other people in your classStudy in a quiet environment that will not distract youColor coding helps trigger memory - keep one topic per colorFind innovative ways to study that work for youImprove Time Management
Make a "To-Do" list that allows you to cross off completed tasks as you go.Prioritize tasks in order of importance and tackle the most important firstLearn to say no to social activities sometimes - remember what is important to get doneCut work hours. Money is important, but working too much can cut into your study timeMulti-task within your limitsRemove Objectivity
Learn there is more than one way to do somethingThere isn't always a "right" answer, but sometimes multipleStay open-minded to new ideas, insights, thoughts, expressions, and valuesExpose yourself to differenceImprove Critical Thinking
Be actively engaged in conversation, readings, and classrooms - think about what is happeningAsk questions to yourself or others as you reflectChallenge the norm, don't take an answer for what it is without agreeing upon it yourselfFind patterns and connections to examples that relate to your lifeKeep your brain active, thinking, and questioning.Try fun brain teasers.
Talk to a Wellness Educator/Counselor
UNH students can make individual appointments with a wellness educator/counselor to discuss intellectual wellness. Call (603) 862-9355 or make an appointment online.
More Resources at UNH
University Advising and Career CenterUNH Mathematics Center (MACenter)Center for Academic ResourcesConnors Writing CenterYour Academic Advisor/Wildcat AdvisingStudent Accessibility Services
