BustMyStress Newsletter - Winter Week 1

Making strong social connections is a vital part of our overall wellbeing. Although it is important to make connections, it isn't always as easy as it always seems.

Social connections are important because they can help increase your sense of purpose and belonging, boost your happiness, improve confidence and self-worth, and reduce stress.

This week's uncommon stress relief tip this week is to take active approach to making new social connections. Some ways that you can do this include:

- attend events in the UChicago and local community

- connect with a new person in one of your classes

- extend and accept invitations

- call a friend or invite one to dinner to chat (potentially without screens 📵😉)

Remember, making social connections is tough for a lot of people, so don't be scared to put yourself out there!

There are a variety of events on-campus for students to mingle and get to know new people, such as the Better Together initiative and the Take 10 initiative.

As we get into Winter Quarter, don't forget to prioritize self-care and take a break in order to improve your wellbeing and productivity. Lucky for you, Student Wellness is here to help and support you in taking 10 this week!

This week’s Take 10 activity will take place on January 5th from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM in Reynold’s Club. We will have materials to DIY stress sensory kits to utilize throughout the quarter. Whether you enjoy the grounding of a peppermint, popping a fidget toy, or want to pick a breathing technique card, we hope to see you there to take a break with us!

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Refresh Sleep is a 7-week email program that aims to provide you with skills and strategies to get more restful sleep at night. Register by completing this form in its entirety by January 13. Learn more here.

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 Thursdays this Autumn 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.

Mindfulness Meditation classes include instruction and practice of mindfulness meditation and mind/body techniques to help reduce stress. Register for our Basic or Advanced Mindfulness Meditation class today!

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. 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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