Welcome back to the second post in my Surviving Graduation blog series!
Life after graduation can be a tough time, especially if you’ve just finished University and you suddenly find yourself with lots of time on your hands.
However, this is the perfect time to try out a few healthy and productive habits!
In this blog post, I’ve put together 7 habits to try post-graduation!
Wake up at a reasonable time
Waking up at a reasonable time is one of the best habits I tried post-graduation.
This is a little trick to keep you on track!
There will be days when you want to have a lie-in, and days when you need to wake up at a different time.
However, waking up at a consistent time every day can help you stay focused.
Plan something fun every week
It was hard when I first graduated, as it wasn’t possible to do anything- we were in the middle of lockdown!
Since lockdown ended, I’ve made a point of organising something social or fun every single week.
This could be a fun outing with my sibling, drinks with my friends or a meal with my family. You should also take some time to celebrate graduation and feel good about your achievements.
I think this is a great habit to make sure you’re enjoying life post-graduation and keep you busy while you job hunt.
Don’t beat yourself up
It can be so hard to focus on yourself post-graduation when everyone else has big life plans already sorted!
A great habit to try post-graduation is to stop beating yourself up as you navigate your way.
Stop comparing yourself to others, and start focusing on your own journey and wherever you want to go.
Give yourself something to do each day
Life after graduation can be a bit strange if you’ve not got a job, or if you’re waiting to start the next stage of your studying career.
Give yourself something to do each day. That could be meeting up with a friend, writing your blog or reading your book.
This helps you maintain a basic routine while you’re out of a job and it’s a good habit to try post-graduation.
Charge your phone
This is a practical habit to try out at any time!
After graduation, you might need to answer your phone at a moment’s notice- so learn from my mistakes and make sure your phone is always fully charged before you head out.
Recently, I’ve been going out more and I’ve been on a few train journeys to visit my boyfriend and friends.
On one of these trips, my phone was at 6% on the train back, and I had to take a call from an estate agent and keep up with some admin for my new job. Not ideal!
Put your phone on charge the minute it drops below 30% and keep up this habit post-graduation.
Look after yourself
One of the best habits to try post-graduation is to look after yourself.
Invest in your health and spend your time making healthy meals or even trying out a workout if that’s something you want to do.
This also includes checking in with yourself about your mental health and making sure that you do what you need to feel good.
Limit time on social media
Time on social media can be so much fun- but it can also get to you, especially when friends and family are sharing their good news post-graduation.
Limit your time online and take regular social media breaks to keep an eye on your mental health.
Do you have any tips for recent graduates? What do you think of my habits to try post-graduation? How can you keep motivated post-graduation?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
Not-So-Modern Girl 
These are all great tips that can help everyone during this time! I think giving yourself something to do each day and something to look forward to during the week can help so much! Also stop comparing yourself to others, mostly after school is so important x
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Thank you! Yes it’s so important- having something fun planned is also so helpful. Thank you x
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I totally relate to this because I’m currently trying to find environmental volunteering in my local area which is extremely hard! Thank you for these great tips x
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Aw I’m sorry that it’s so tough, but good for you that you’re going to do something useful and productive with your time 🙂 thank you Caroline x
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Thank you Alicia, I love that you find those things help too x
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Yes that’s a good point, I love that idea! It’s a good way to stay productive while you’re looking for something 🙂
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These are such great tips for post graduation! Thanks so much for sharing!
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I love these tips! Limiting your time on social media is such a good point – sometimes you don’t realise how much you’re using it until you cut down! Thanks so much for sharing!x
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These are all great tips for post-graduation but they’re equally applicable to being made redundant too, I think – especially the tip about the alarm clock and keeping your phone charged up! x
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Thank you Lisa 🙂 yes that’s very true, any time when you don’t have a job or something to focus on it’s easy to slip into a few bad habits. Thank you x
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For an extrovert like me, these tips have been exactly what I have been living by this summer (not graduating yet but still experiencing classic summer boredom). I have been planning social activities, got a job, and trying to wake up before 10 am 🙂
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That’s great! That sounds like a great routine, and very healthy habits
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This makes me feel so strange because the last time I was in school was nearly 10 years ago now and I didn’t go to college. So, I didn’t really experience the in-between that college can create for some people. However, there are a few things on this list that even someone who’s nearing their 30’s can apply to their lives. So, thank you!
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Yes I think these are (hopefully) habits that can be applied to any down-time in life, or any time when you need to get into a healthier routine x
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I walked straight into a full-time job after graduating so I didn’t have much time at all, but I still lived the student lifestyle haha!
Corinne x
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Wow that’s very impressive! Haha I get that x
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As I didn’t go to Uni, I really don’t understand this struggle but I can imagine the adjustment needed after studying for so long is really difficult! I can imagine this blog post being super helpful for those in this situation! x
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Yes it can be very difficult, and during any down-time it’s important to stick to healthy habits x
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Great tips! It’s so important to have new things to focus on after such an intense period of time. Some people can feel a bit lost and not know what the next step is so your list is ideal to keep motivated.
Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you 🙂 yes I agree, and healthy habits can really help x
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I would suggest looking for volunteer work if you’re at a loss for something to do after graduating. One of the first things I did was apply to work for a substance abuse charity. That experience led to me doing my postgraduate in addiction
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Yes that’s a very good suggestion, and I agree that seemingly small experiences can lead to bigger life choices and the most important thing is to just do something, whatever it is
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Good post! Giving yourself something to do is a good thing. You can also learned new things from it.
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Thank you Fadmia 🙂
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These are lovely tips I wish I had been reminded of when I graduated — I think it’s such a unique and important time on someone’s life it’s worth making sure you’ve got some good habits to keep you going!
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Thank you Molly 🙂 Yes I agree, I think you need to try and help yourself when you’re in this transitional period- but it’s understandable that you’re not going to be able to do that all the time x
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These sound like some great habits for people who are in this position. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and advice.
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Thank you, I agree x
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Great tips, I love how some of them can be used for other big moments in life too. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you! I agree x
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These are great tips! It has been so long since I graduated, but could definitely use some of these tips in life now.
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
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Yes I think they are helpful tips whatever stage in life you’re at x
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Sounds like a fun plan.
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These are great tips. I’m really enjoying reading this series so far. I definitely agree that its important to get up at a reasonable time so you can make the most of each day.
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Thank you, that means so much! Yes I agree x
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Thank you Fiona x
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Thank you Katy, I agree x
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Hi Eleanor,
Very useful habits that will serve graduates well.
Your suggestion to “Stop comparing yourself to others” is great advice. Nothing to be gained there – it isn’t a competition, it’s you doing what is best for you.
My own graduation was a few (ok, many) years ago but I do remember failing miserably at the ‘Wake up at a reasonable time’ part. Unless, of course, you think that lunchtime is reasonable! 😉
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Thank you Richie, you definitely do need to what works for you in life, whatever stage you’re at 🙂 yes it’s definitely tough to wake up at a normal time sometimes!
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These are great tips. There is a fine line between taking your impending career seriously (as you should) and taking it too seriously. As someone said on comparisons, Just try to better than what you were yesterday. And a big YES to limiting time on social media. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you! Yes that’s very true you can’t compare yourself to others or take yourself too seriously. I’m glad you enjoyed 🙂
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Thank you! Yes I completely agree x
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It’s been a long time since I graduated, but I feel that these habits are all still so relevant to me! I’m self-employed so it can be hard to keep my productivity up, and also get a good balance between work, rest and socialising! x
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These are some really good tips, especially looking after yourself and having a normal waking up time xx
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Thank you Della, I think looking after yourself always needs to be the priority x
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Great tips here! Having something to look forward to is so important and not beating yourself up is key.
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Thank you Jordanne 🙂 you really do need to make sure you’re enjoying yourself x
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I love this post. It has amazing tips. I wish I had more fun after I graduated university. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you 🙂
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Love this list! I totally agree with having something to do every day. It was a weird transition after graduation because of the many years of busy routine that I established then all of a sudden my days were free. Thanks for sharing x
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Thank you! Yes I think that’s the reason it feels so strange- everything just stops and you’re left feeling a bit strange! Thanks for sharing your experiences x
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