Spring Quarter | Week 4 April 14, 2025
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Redefining Success for a Balanced & Happier You
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Embrace Balance and Rest ⏸️🧘✨
As students, we often find ourselves balancing demanding schedules, extracurriculars, and social lives. It’s easy to fall into the “hustle culture,” mentality where constant productivity and achievement are seen as the only measures of success. However, this mindset can lead to burnout, stress, and exhaustion—not just for your body but for your mental health too.
Here’s the secret: taking breaks makes you more productive. Rest and relaxation are crucial for staying sharp, creative, and energized. The bottom line is that you are worthy of rest. Success isn’t about grinding nonstop—it’s about balance, self-care, and doing things that bring you joy and fulfillment.
Ways to Redefine Success and Find Balance in Your Routine:
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Build a new habit that brings you joy, such as journaling, making crafts, exercising, being in nature, or meditating.
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Try using the Pomodoro Technique🕛 during your study sessions to ensure that you take intentional breaks.
Swap out scrolling through social media and take a guilt-free break, like laying a blanket or hammocking in the Main Quad, getting your favorite snack at Plein Air, or even taking a quick power nap before a study session.
Create a Win List 🎉by keeping note of small and big wins like acing a test, finishing a challenging reading, or even just making it through the week!
Check out these events on UChicago's campus:
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Highlighted Event: Mindfulness Meditation
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| Mood & Music Tabling
🎶 Feel the Beat, Lift Your Mood! 🎶
Explore how music can boost your mood, fuel your motivation, and offer comfort when you need it most. Stop by our table to add a song to our Mood-Boosting Playlist, share what music means to you, and grab a lyric pick-me-up! Brought to you in collaboration with Firebird Magazine.
📅Wednesday, April 16, 2025
🕛 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm at Regenstein Library
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🏕️ Which National Park Should You Camp In? 🌿
✨ Your brain deserves a break—step away from your studies for a few minutes and dream about your next great escape. Who knows? Maybe your perfect balance includes a lakeside retreat or a cozy mountain hideaway! 🏞️🌲
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| 🧠 Boost Your Focus with Binaural Beats! 🎧
Try combining the Pomodoro Technique with binaural beats—a type of soundwave that can enhance concentration and relaxation. Using this combo can help you stay productive without burnout while making studying feel smoother and more engaging. Ready to test it out? 🎶
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💛 Practice Self-Love Through Connection 💛
Self-love means showing yourself kindness and understanding — and sometimes, that means reaching out for support. Group therapy at UChicago Student Wellness offers a space to practice self-care, share your experiences, and connect with others in a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment.
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✨Need a little reset?✨
Join Student Wellness every Monday from 3-4 PM for a calming Restorative Yoga session that’s all about easing tension and melting your worries away.
No experience? No problem! Classes are free, beginner-friendly, and all mats and props are provided. Just wear comfy clothes for the ultimate relaxation experience. Your mind and body will thank you! 🧘💛
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🌟 Need a space to vent? 🌟
Let’s Talk offers free, informal, and confidential drop-in counseling sessions with UChicago Student Wellness therapists — no appointment needed, and no need to share your name.
👉 Don't miss out! Download all of the events on your Calendar here.
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Help us understand student health at UChicago! The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) will be open through Monday, April 21. This biannual survey helps us learn more about student health and well-being at UChicago. 🧠💪
A random sample of 6,000 students will receive the survey in their email inbox📬—it takes about 30 minutes to complete, and it’s super valuable in shaping campus health programs. If someone you know is selected, encourage them to take part! 🙌
🎁As a thank you, students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of ten $50 gift cards or four $100 gift cards!
📩 Questions? Reach out to the Director of Health Promotion, Elizabeth Webb.
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Want to help shape the future of student health at UChicago? The Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) is now recruiting for the 2025–2026 academic year! 🌱
SHAB is a group of engaged students who stay informed about UChicago Student Wellness programs, services, and initiatives that support student health and well-being 💬🧘♀️. It’s a great opportunity to make your voice heard and help improve the student experience.
Know someone who’d be a great fit? Encourage them to apply—or apply yourself!
🗓️ Deadline: May 16, 2025
🔗 Apply here
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Support Space for International Students
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Given the recent developments and the stress and anxiety that our students have been facing, the Office of International Affairs and Student Wellness will be holding a support space. We will briefly share some information then provide space for small group discussion and sharing. Light refreshments will be served.
📅 Friday, April 18, 1:30-2:30pm
📍 Center for Identity + Inclusion (CI+I), Community Lounge
🔗 Register here
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