Here are strategies to maintain your fitness and mental well-being during the hectic back-to-school period.

• Manage your stress

Engage in a daily activity that you enjoy such as hiking, reading a book, gardening, dancing, playing an instrument, baking, and writing a poetry.

• Eat the food you like

Indulge in a nutritious diet that contains the food you enjoy eating. It is more likely to stick if you find pleasure in the foods you eat, at the same time it will avoid you falling into unhealthy eating habits.

• Move some weight

Embrace resistance training. Regularly moving weights improves your overall health, especially bone and joint health, while also reducing stress. You do not need complex equipment to get started—simple bodyweight exercises like pull-ups, muscle-ups, and dips offer both challenge and enjoyment as you progress.

• Walk every day

Walking is a simple daily activity that offers benefits like helping to align the pelvis and alleviate stress. Aim to walk briskly for at least 30 minutes each day.

• Sleep whenever possible

Aim to go to bed at least eight hours before your intended wake-up time. If feasible, take daytime naps.

• Set goals and reward yourself

To ensure you prioritize what matters most, set manageable goals that contribute to your overall objectives. This principle applies across all areas of life. And remember to celebrate your achievements, just as you reward yourself for your efforts when you make progress towards your goals.