India, Aug. 23 -- If your idea of a good college night is slowly changing from a crowded party to an early workout, a quiet evening or a slow morning, you may also be looking for something deeper than another wellness trend.

A recent Yahoo Life report on changing college habits found young people choosing workouts and structured routines over old nightlife activities. The story also follows students who build their mornings around fitness, healthy food, Bible study and slower rituals before heading to class.

That shift can open another door. Once you start caring about how your body feels, you may also begin asking how your mind feels and what gives your day meaning.

You do not need to follow a particular religion or adopt an elaborate...