The first thing that you should consider doing when you arrive at your student accommodation is to introduce yourself to all your housemates. Its natural to get preoccupied with shifting, arranging and unpacking, but if you ignore people around you it will create an impression of arrogance. Try to eventually understand each one´s personalities, so as to understand any misunderstandings. You only get easily upset if you don’t know them well.

When living in a shared accommodation, there is limited private time and space, for yourself and for your housemates. So, if you are someone who sometimes prefer having your own space it is good that you consider giving it to your housemates as well. Knocking when entering a room, putting on earphones when listening to music or watching videos, taking permission while using their stuff etc.

While its sometimes difficult to confront small issues you have to your roommates, but it is highly necessary that you air your concerns before the situation gets worse. If there are somethings that you would like to change, consider discussing it with your roommates. At most times, they wouldn’t know that there’s a problem that is bothering you. Talking in a peaceful and understanding way will remove the issue from its bud, and will not even sound like an accusation. Communication is the key to connect and get closer.

Standing your ground at some situations is good but make sure it is not so firmly all the time. Getting along with people sometimes requires accepting a compromise. May be you get annoyed at the slightest, or may be its housemate who does so, in either case its necessary to understand being flexible and keep the stubbornness aside. At the same time, if you are someone who likes to have your morning coffee alone it is good to communicate that.

Everyone is different and so are you, is a fact. Speaking and communicating clearly is important to avoid resentments. There are some times when you wish to be left alone and want people to be sensitive about your space.  While you make sure that you understand your housemates priorities and concerns, it is mandatory that you let them understand your space as well. If it gets really difficult with one of your roomates, catching up on evening coffees together to sort out the issues is sometimes all that’s needed.

While everything else still persists, the importance and benefits of starting your morning with a jog are something magical. It doesn’t matter how much of a tough day, you are to face ahead or how tough the day before was, start your day with a jog. Studies show that including daily jog in your routine can improve your mental health in ways that involve being able to manage anxiety better and reduce stress. Let’s not even talk about burning calories, which is naturally happening, the other thing that naturally happens is improving your mood. The easiest commitment you can do to yourself during your student life is going for a jog in the morning.

Let’s not call it time management. Scheduling your day is a one time task. Write down about managing your office tasks at the office, and school tasks at a fixed time every day. Setting aside an hour or two every day, explicitly to work on project deadlines can go a long way. Keep your phone aside during the two hours, to avoid checking WhatsApp or social media sites! Make sure to get the best out of the time you spend at the university too. With online and hybrid classes, these days, it has got easier to choose what works best for a working student in Barcelona.

You aren’t losing out on anything, putting your mental health at stake. While it’s important to socialize and meet new people, as a working student in Barcelona, it is also equally necessary to say No to meetups that might drain your energy at this time. Choosing your outings and meetups carefully can also help you manage your finances. Openly talking about your commitments to your peers, and rescheduling your meetups for a later possible time is a wise way to not overbook yourself for a particular period.

A lot of volunteering activities, university events and students meetup help you increase your healthy social circle while being a student in Barcelona. As a student working part-time, a lot of fun and productive meetups take place that you should be part of and will help with managing your finances. A lot of such social meetups can also be included in your resume, which will definitely add value in the long run.

Universities in Barcelona and Workplaces usually work along with full-time student and understands their schedule. Speak to your project teammates at the university, when you are unable to deliver your task at the said time. Also, consider talking to professors if you would need extra help with a course, or want extra time for a project. Talk to your supervisor at work, if you would need to manage work hours till you get on track with your project deadlines. Having a heart-to-heart talk with a close friend might be an alleviation to your issues or at the least provide solace and reassurance.

Equally important is to embrace the art of doing nothing. “Doing nothing often leads to the very best of everything”- Winnie the Pooh. Taking a nap, reading a book, planning a future trip as a reward for yourself or maybe just doing nothing and listening to your thoughts goes a long way in dealing with any sort of mental health issues. Incorporating downtime for yourself is definitely going to help you manage your working student life in a more mindful way.