Hi all, it's Harry! Hope you are all keeping well and looking after yourselves, I’m here to talk to you a little bit about my Wellness Campaign, Harold’s Hydration!
On the surface, it looks like it’s simply just an initiative to get students to drink more water, and… you would mostly be right! However, underneath that it is a lot more.
About Harold’s Hydration
The aim of Harold’s Hydration is to encourage students to manage their own self-care. It informs them on how their physical health has links to their mental health. Taking the action to actively drink more water is a great initial step towards this goal, as it will have a knock-on effect in one’s positive attitude.
For example, staying hydrated can allow you to think more clearly throughout your day-to-day life, as well as regulate your body temperature and improve your skin clarity. With these positive outcomes it can lead to improved confidence in one’s lifestyle, which may lead them to be more proactive in becoming the best version of themselves.
My inspiration for Harold’s Hydration
In terms of its inception, the idea came from a lingering thought I had about student welfare. Having worked at the Students’ Union bar, I spoke to a lot of different students, they would often tell me how they’re feeling both physically and mentally. People would often say that they have headaches, fatigue, or even general low mood.
Whilst this could be down to a multitude of factors, in my own experiences I always knew proper hydration can sometimes be an easy fix to these issues.
In terms of how you can get involved, its simple… spread the word! Make sure you actively encourage people to maintain their water levels, and for yourself, make sure you are pacing yourself when on big nights out, and stay hydrated! You won’t regret it in the morning!
Keep an eye out around campus and follow us on Instagram @bucksstudentsunion for more updates on Harold’s Hydration.
Harry Tomlinson,
Vice President Education and Welfare, High Wycombe