Here are a few steps you can take...

With social media feeds bursting with photos, posts and videos showing all the wonderful things going on on campus, university life always seems to look like a blast!

However, despite the romantic image we have of student life, it's just not possible for all of us to feel great all of the time.

So, for when you're feeling blue, take these steps to boosting your mood...

🚶🏽 Feel fresh

If you're a little out of sorts go and get some fresh air. Try a short walk or a bike ride, even if it's just to the shop! Alone time will give you a chance to reflect on what might be getting you down. Check out our Glasgow Guides for some of the great places you can got exploring!

🏃Jog on 

Seriously. Exercise releases feel-good chemicals which will make you feel more positive - AND it'll help you sleep better, feel fresher and look healthier. If weights or cardio really aren't your thing, try yoga? Our friends at UofGSport will be more than happy to help you out with their outstanding facilities!

🛑 Stop with the shots

Drinking might seem like a good idea but it's definitely not the solution to your problems. That killer headache and lack of sleep tomorrow won't help either...

📞 Keep in touch

Talking to family and friends will make you feel supported, and might even help you rationalise your issues. It's always helpful to hear a familiar voice. 

🥗 Eat healthy, think healthy

Coffee, chocolates, and sugar-coated everything will perk you up for a little while, but water and those 5-a-day will help you feel better for longer. 

😌 Keep Calm and Take a Break

5 minutes away from that essay, an hour away from your laptop doing exercise, or even a weekend away will give that much needed calming feel.

📵 Techno-no-no

Phone, laptop, iPad - put them down! It's not just technology generally but all of those social media posts and celebs success stories can make you feel rubbish. 

🎶 Forget your troubles come on get happy

By listening to some feel-good music! (Rumour has it there's no better pick-me-up music than classics from the 1980s .)

🙌 Do something you're good at

Or, get creative and try something new. A sport, a new recipe, art? Accomplishing something will always make you feel great about yourself.

📋 Know yourself

Make a list of things you're good at. Once you break that first barrier you'll be rolling them off and it's guaranteed to boost your mood!

Taking a proactive attitude to solving your problems can help you feel positive and determined so, whether it's course struggles, homesickness, or just a bad day, give these a go!