By Simon Cordery
Director of Student Counseling
Homeostasis is any self-regulating process by which an organism tends to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are best for its survival.
Homeostasis is a critical aspect of successful functioning. Human beings function better on a routine and when we are off our schedule things start to fall apart.
We have all seen it in ourselves and others.
When we get overly hungry, we get hangry. When the toddler misses his/her nap they get cranky. Alcoholics Anonymous has a great saying; "H.A.L.T. Never get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired." Functioning will be negatively impacted.
Another name for stability is balance. Regularly paying attention to our self-care and working towards balance is a critical step in being successful at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥.
Think of what it is like to be balanced and stable: Things are working well, our body and our minds are in sync with the world, and we are moving through our day accomplishing our goals with accuracy and efficiency. Of course, we all want that for ourselves.
Wanting to be in balance is one thing, but achieving it is another. It can be difficult and we may not do it perfectly but there are basic steps we can start with that will make a big difference.
Student Counseling will sponsor self-care and coping skills workshops and tabling events this week. Stop by and chat with us.