Self-Compassion and Reflecting on Your Achievements

As you head into Week 9, it makes sense to have finals week and the end of the quarter on your mind. However, the many deadlines and exams that occur in Weeks 9 and 10 can cause stress and other negative feelings to rise. That is why it is so important to practice self-care this week, and that includes practicing self-compassion:

• What is self-compassion?
  • It’s treating yourself like you would treat a close friend––with kindness and empathy
• Why is self-compassion important?
  • It improves resiliency and mental wellbeing
• How can I practice self-compassion? (advice from the Mayo Clinic)
  • Try writing a compassionate letter to yourself
  • Take a self-compassion break
  • Listen to self-compassion meditation
  • Keep a self-compassion journal

Good luck with Week 9 and practicing self-compassion!

Highlighted Event: Resilient Candlelight Cinema and Craft 

Art Therapy Open Studio

UChicago Student Wellness Center

Room 1058 B

Thursday, May 16th | 2:00 - 4:30 PM

(drop by anytime!)

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of movie-watching and Resilient Affirmation Candle creation!

We'll be watching “Soul”

Study Break Quiz

Take a moment with this quiz to  plan a cozy day in, and get a new recipe to try!

Video of the Week: 

How to Love Yourself in a World That Says You're Not Enough

Check out this video to learn more about how to cultivate a sense of worthiness and love from within.

Wellness Resources

Buddy Up!

Are you a Graduate or Professional student who wants to meet more people and make new friends? Join Buddy Up!

UChicago Student Wellness presents Buddy Up as part of the Better Together initiative. Join a network of Graduate and Professional students across all programs who want to meet new people and make connections. Every two weeks you’ll be paired with someone new and have access to a free coffee coupon for your meet-up. Register today!

Art Therapy Open Studio

Art Therapy Open Studio is a self-directed community space for people to spend time doing creative activities they enjoy, such as writing and art-making, while also being able to socialize or take a breather.

Open studio allows individuals to express their feelings and thoughts through a creative and therapeutic process because sometimes words are not enough. Join  every Thursday,  from 2:00 – 4:30 PM at the Student Wellness Center Room 1058 B.

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential consultations with therapists from UChicago Student Wellness. No appointment is necessary. 

Spring Quarter Let's Talk will be held from March 18 until May 31 with NO sessions on May 24 and May 27 due to the Memorial Day holiday. Let’s Talk’s sessions are drop-in and first-come, first-served format. The sessions of Let's Talk will be held in person. 

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