BustMyStress Newsletter - Winter Quarter Week 6

We know you've heard of Valentine's Day and you've probably heard of Galentine's Day, but have you heard of Palentine's Day?

Well, if you haven't, it's time you learn! Palentine's Day is meant to celebrate all of your friends and your platonic relationships! Palentine's Day is generally celebrated on February 13 - that's next Monday, friends!

Why is Palentine's Day so important? This day is dedicated to celebrating the friendships that do so much for our wellbeing. Friendships can:

- Increase your sense of belonging and purpose

- Boost your happiness and reduce stress

- Improve your self-confidence and self-worth

Because of these and so many other benefits, it's important that you prioritize your friendships.

So, how can you celebrate Palentine's Day this year? Here are some ideas:

- Plan a game night with your friends

- Write a card expressing gratitude to your friends

- Have a tea party

- Take a day trip to explore outside of Hyde Park

- Make a handmade, personalized gift or card

- Host a dinner party

- Schedule a lunch or dinner date

We can't wait to hear how you celebrate Palentine's Day this year! And don't forget to show your pals love all year round!

Questions about budgeting as a student? Not quite sure what a credit score is or how to get one? Get your general questions answered and learn about resources to help you in your financial wellbeing journey at the Student Support Services' Financial Literacy Workshop tonight at 5pm. This event is open to ass UChicago students. Sign up here.

Join Student Wellness and the Center for Leadership and Involvement for Stress Relief Day: a mid-quarter break to engage in stress relieving activities such as chair massage, art therapy, DIY aromatherapy stress relief kits, or stop by to enjoy a hot chocolate and snack while you take a break from your busy day. Safer Sex kits will also be available from the UChicago Student Wellness In Touch Peer Health Advocates.

Stress Relief Day will take place in the McCormick Tribune in Reynolds Club from 11:30am-1:30pm. We hope you stop by to take a break with us! Email cbanner@uchicago.edu with any questions.

Trying to decide what to do on Valentine's Day? Build a delicious breakfast here and it'll tell you what self-care activity to do!

Take 10 is an initiative intended to encourage all members of the UChicago community to rest and connect with others. Join us to participate in Take 10 events from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM across campus on odd-week Thursdays this quarter! We hope you drop by and take 10!

Restorative yoga classes at UChicago Student Wellness will help ease tension and melt your worries away. Using props like blocks, bolsters, and blankets, you will relax into postures that are held for several minutes at a time. We use mindful breathing and meditation techniques that are sure to leave you calmer and more grounded than when you walked in the door. Join us at the Student Wellness Center on Tuesdays from 4-5 PM starting January 10.

20 Minute Still sessions allow you to take a moment to pause and join the Office of Spiritual Life for twenty minutes of facilitated meditation to still the mind. Twenty Minutes Still takes place on Mondays from 5:00-5:20pm in Ida Noyes Hall 034. Cookies and coffee/tea are provided.

Yoga Classes from Spiritual Life are offered in both a virtual and in-person modalities on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during Winter Quarter. Check out the most updated yoga offerings here.

Wellness Coaching allows students to examine their strengths with a wellness coach to navigate transitions and achieve desired changes they’d like to make in their lives. Interested students may schedule a 90-minute session with a Student Wellness coach or a 30-minute session with a TimelyCare wellness coach. Visit this page for more information.

Let's Talk provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential consultations with therapists from UChicago Student Wellness. No appointment is necessary. In-person sessions are held throughout Winter Quarter on Mondays and Fridays. Let's Talk has more information.

Buddy Up offers graduate and professional students the opportunity to join a network of peers wanting to meet with students across campus. Students are paired up with a new buddy every two weeks. Students may register here or email Carolyn Banner at cbanner@uchicago.edu with questions.

Walking Buddies connects students with other students from their neighborhood who are interested in walking or running for fun. Open to all current graduate and professional students, you will connect with a walking or running buddy with similar goals. Sign up, or contact Carolyn Banner with any questions.

Food Security Resources provide short-term support for students experiencing difficulties with food access. Please reach out if you or someone you know is worried about running out of food, skipping meals, etc. Graduate and Professional Students can contact Student Support Service studentsupport@uchicago.edu, and Undergraduate Students can contact the Center for College Student Success ccss@uchicago.edu. You can also apply for grocery vouchers here.

FitChicago offers an array of fitness opportunities for you seven days a week. Everything from foam roller classes to Zumba! Check out the Winter Quarter class offerings and schedule here.

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