Finding Fun in the Chicago Frost

It’s easy to stay indoors and get bogged down in work when it’s cold out, but the winter season comes with countless opportunities for cozy fun. Read below for fun and affordable winter activities: 

• Ice skating on the Midway or at Millennium Park (free) 
• Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island (free) 
• Walk Chicago’s Lakefront Trail (free) 
• See the polar bears and other animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo (free) 
• Visit one of Chicago’s conservatories or indoor gardens (free) 
• Best hot chocolate places in Chicago 

Highlighted Event: Stress Relief Day

Stress Relief Day
Monday, February 24th , 11:30am - 1:30pm
Reynold's Club McCormick Tribune Lounge

Join UChicago Student Wellness, the Center for Leadership and Involvement, and Dining for Stress Relief Day! Enjoy chair massages, tasty snacks and drinks, and have a chance to relax with a creative craft, puzzles and more! 

Study Break Quiz

For this week’s study break, see how many classic Disney characters you know!

Video of the Week: 

How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it

Check out this video to how to stay motivated even when you're not feeling like it!

Wellness Resources

TimelyCare

UChicago Student Wellness has partnered with TimelyCare to offer more options for virtual mental health care and support.  All eligible students have access to TimelyCare free of charge - you just need to activate your account at timelycare.com/uchicago.

With TimelyCare, students have access to scheduled counseling visits, the TalkNow on-demand service, psychiatric care, health coaching, and self-care content. Learn more here.

Maroon Mental Health Matters

Maroon Mental Health Matters is a 3-hour program designed to give participants the skills to help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. The course is tailored specifically for the University of Chicago community. It uses didactics, role-playing, and group discussion to help participants appropriately recognize and respond to mental health concerns or emotional crises.  

Register for an upcoming  student training or staff/faculty training . 

Restorative Yoga

Join Student Wellness for an accessible and approachable Restorative Yoga class that will ease tension and melt your worries away. Classes are free and open to all levels of experience and props and mats are provided. Please come in comfortable clothes and dress in layers. 

Class is held on Mondays from 3-4pm in the Student Wellness Multipurpose Room. (840 E. 59th Street)

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