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Stress-Buster of the Week
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Long-term stress can cause harm to your brain and body due to overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones that can disrupt almost all your body's processes. That's why learning healthy ways to cope with your life stressors is so important. Daily stressors are common, so it's essential to identify what causes you stress and how to take care of yourself when you start feeling its toll.
You may also have problems that you need help to solve. In that case, you might benefit from getting therapy. Having someone help you process your thought patterns, learn more about yourself, and work through challenging or complex issues can be helpful.
UChicago Student Wellness provides an array of services if you find yourself in need of support.
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| Uncommon Stress Relief Tip
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Did you know music can help us with stress relief? As you peek at your Spotify Wrapped (or whichever streaming service you use) and see who you have listened to this year, think about the songs that have made you feel good or lifted your spirits.
Music can influence your mood and emotions, and studies have shown that music therapy can benefit people with an autism spectrum disorder, victims of trauma, people with chronic pain, and individuals with mental health disorders. If you are feeling stressed or down this winter, don't discount bopping to your favorite tunes as a mood booster!
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Study Break Quiz of the Week
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Each snowflake is different...unlike each person. Each person can fall under one of six dominant emotions, as proved by this quiz.
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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! This week we will be making DIY Gratitude Journals in Regenstein Library on Thursday, November 10. We hope you drop by and take 10!
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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.
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Mindfulness Meditation classes include instruction and practice of mindfulness meditation and mind/body techniques to help reduce stress. Register for our Basics Mindfulness Meditation class today!
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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. Students interested in individual coaching may sign up here. More details can be found on our website. To schedule an initial appointment, students should log into my.WellnessPortal to schedule their initial session.
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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 Fall Quarter. Let's Talk has more information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FitChicago offers an array of fitness opportunities for you seven days a week. Everything from foam roller classes to Zumba! Check out the Autumn Quarter class offerings and schedule here.
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