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Environmental wellness is contributing to and engaging with spaces that are safe, accessible, and sustainable. 

Being able to move through built and outdoor spaces and spending time in nature fosters a sense of connection and overall well-being.

 Signs of Environmental Wellness 

• You feel safe and at ease in the places you study, work, and play. 
• You can navigate buildings and walkways without barriers and can hear and see information clearly in class. If space isn’t accessible to you at UNH, advocacy and help is available at the Office of Community, Civil Rights and Compliance.
• You understand the earth’s natural resources and are mindful of how your daily choices impact the environment and future sustainability.
• You have access to outdoor spaces, clean air, and water.

• You recognize how your surroundings influence your mood and focus, and you choose spaces that help you feel calm and at ease, as well as those that support studying and getting things done.

5 choices you can make to support your environmental wellness

1. Make your home a sanctuary 
   Your home/room/apartment should be a place where you feel comfortable, safe, and able to be yourself. Create a space that promotes ease by decorating with meaningful items that remind you of what matters most, and arrange your bed to support a restful night’s sleep.
2. Practice sustainable habits 
   Learn how your behaviors impact the environment and make intentional daily choices—such as recycling, conserving water, turning off lights, and avoiding littering. Be mindful of what you purchase and how it affects the environment. For example, limit fast fashion purchases and instead choose to donate to and shop at thrift or secondhand stores. Support local agriculture and enjoy seasonal foods by shopping at NH farmers' markets. 
3. Incorporate nature into daily life
   Bring nature into your routine by sitting near a window, walking without your phone or earbuds, taking wooded paths to class, and getting outside year-round. Explore ±«±·±á’s&²Ô²ú²õ±è;, , and the  available in , , and 
4. Be in supportive people environments 
   Social and environmental wellness are closely connected. Notice how the people you spend time with influence your well-being. Do they support your values and encourage choices that align with your goals? Surrounding yourself with positive, supportive individuals can strengthen your overall wellness. If you find that your social environments aren't supportive, it may be time to set boundaries or seek out new connections. 
5. Find your study space
   Identify spaces on campus that help you stay focused, motivated, and productive. While some students prefer the quiet of the , others thrive in more active settings like Union Court in the MUB.

Sidenote: environmental overstimulation

Check-in on your environmental wellness

• How are the environments I study, work, and socialize in impacting my overall well-being? 
  Reflect on the spaces you navigate and how they make you feel will increase your awareness of whether your environment are supporting or hindering your overall well-being.
• Do I feel at ease and myself in my home? 
  Make you home a place of ease by decorating with your favorite colors, creating comfort with soft fabrics and lighting and displaying mementos of things and experiences that important to you.
• Have I been connecting with nature? 
  Spending time in nature can support emotional well-being, foster a sense of connection to something larger than ourselves, inspire awe, and provide clarity and perspective. If getting outside isn’t possible, you can still experience these benefits by listening to nature sounds, viewing images or videos of natural environments, or simply taking time to look out a window.

Environmental Wellness at UNH

Creating a Soothing Living Space

• Tips for Living with a Roommate
• What to Bring To Your Residence Hall Room
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Spending Time in Nature 

• • Gear rental
  • Trip sign-ups
  • Bouldering wall 
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• Research surfing and paddleboarding in NH to find local gear shops and weekly social events 

• Student Organizations 
• Sustainability Institute
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