Winter Quarter | Finals March 10, 2025
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Finals of winter quarter is a hectic time, to say the least. Taking exams can be anxiety provoking, however there are some key ways to navigate preparing for an exam and manage anxiety. Below are some key points:
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Exercise: physical activity helps manage stress by releasing tension, increasing energy and
stamina, and releasing beneficial neurotransmitters that can reduce anxiety. - Social Support: Research finds interacting with other people as the best way to manage mood
and emotions during a stressful time. Reach out to friends, family, teachers, and counselors for
support, suggestions, and advice. - Positive self-talk: Address self-defeating and negative thoughts by repeating positive
statements to yourself. Practice modifying negative statements such as “I’m going to fail this
test” into positive statements such as “I can learn the information”, etc. - Visualize Success: visualizing yourself succeeding on a test can increase efficacy: the belief that
one can be successful. - Mindful breathing to promote relaxation: sit or lie in a comfortable position with your eyes
closed or slightly open. Take slow, deep breaths, counting the breaths to yourself, gently
inhaling and exhaling. Connect your breath to any tension you feel in your body, on the exhale
picture the tension melting away.
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Highlighted Event: Refresh Sleep Program
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| Refresh Sleep Program
Refresh Sleep Program is a seven week-long course delivered via email to students with important information and tips that have been proven to help improve sleep. The program focuses on the physiology of sleep, sleep hygiene, relaxation, mindfulness, cognitive strategies, and more. Register here for the Spring Quarter program by March 30th.
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For this week’s study break, complete a destination showdown to see your #1 vacation destination.
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Test Anxiety
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Check out this video on how to manage test anxiety!
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UChicago Student Wellness has partnered with TimelyCare to offer more options for virtual mental health care and support. All eligible students have access to TimelyCare free of charge - you just need to activate your account at timelycare.com/uchicago.
With TimelyCare, students have access to scheduled counseling visits, the TalkNow on-demand service, psychiatric care, health coaching, and self-care content. Learn more here.
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Join Student Wellness for an accessible and approachable Restorative Yoga class that will ease tension and melt your worries away. Classes are free and open to all levels of experience and props and mats are provided. Please come in comfortable clothes and dress in layers.
Class is held on Mondays from 3-4pm in the Student Wellness Multipurpose Room. (840 E. 59th Street)
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| Maroon Mental Health Matters
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Maroon Mental Health Matters is a 3-hour program designed to give participants the skills to help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. The course is tailored specifically for the University of Chicago community. It uses didactics, role-playing, and group discussion to help participants appropriately recognize and respond to mental health concerns or emotional crises.
Register for an upcoming student training or staff/faculty training .
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UChicago Student Wellness
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