December 3, 2019

Featured this month:
  • Stressbusters are here!
  • Wellness tips for finals
  • Don't forget to wash your hands
  • HAWP's Stressbusters Contest: Enter to win!
  • Moon Dance
Stressbusters are here!

Campus departments and student organizations have come together to offer a variety of fun and relaxing events throughout the month of December, including:

Free Chair Massage from HAWP & BTW

Heller Student Association Self-Care Bazaar

Therapy Dogs at the Library

Wellness Wednesday: PARC's Playground

Spa Night with CAB

Study Break with Sound Therapy and a Spiritual Tune-up

HAWP & BTW's Stressbusters Mug Giveaway

Rest & Restore Yoga

Relax with the Deans

IBS Stressbusters Crafts

Brandeis Mountain Club's Banana Bread Break

Deep Relaxation ZenGa

Comfort and Coloring with Academic Services

Puzzles and Popcorn with Department of Community Service

...and more!
December stress-busting strategies with an image of a puppy sleeping
Wellness tips for finals:

Prioritizing your well-being will not only help your body, but your brain (and your grades) too!

  1. Don't forget to eat regular, balanced meals. Too many changes in your diet can lead to digestive issues. Click here for some helpful healthy eating tips.
  2. Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Sleep improves your memory and helps you learn. It also boots your energy and relieves stress.
  3. Trouble focusing? Try this technique. First, set a timer for 20 minutes and work for this amount of time without distractions. Take a break for five minutes. Repeat the process as many times as you need.
  4. Take adequate breaks. Take 15-20 minutes to go outside, talk to a friend, eat a snack, or attend a Stressbusters event. By giving your brain periodic breaks, you can help reduce stress and increase productivity.
  5. Take deep breaths when you feel overwhelmed. Deep breathing shuts down your "fight or flight" stress response and helps improve your focus and attention. Try "7/11" breathing (breathe in for 7 counts, breathe out for 11 counts) or watch a guided meditation video on YouTube. 

Still feel overwhelmed and want help? Don't hesitate to reach out! You can strategize with your  academic advisor , or speak with a counselor at the  Brandeis Counseling Center .
Enter to win stress-busting prizes!

We will be giving away three prizes to three Brandeis students (one person per prize)!
  • A Brandeis unisex pullover
  • A cozy weighted blanket
  • An aroma diffuser with essential oils

Here's how you can enter to win:

  1. Follow @brandeiswellness on Instagram
  2. Tag 3 friends in the comments of the "Stressbusters Giveaway Post"
  3. Repost the Giveaway post on your story

The winners will be randomly selected and announced on December 9th.

Good luck to all participants!
Don't forget to wash your hands
Protect yourself from getting sick, especially during finals season. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

According to the CDC, washing your hands with water and soap is the most important thing you can do to prevent yourself from becoming sick.
Moon-full-ness:
A body-mind-spirit celebration of La Luna

In spite of the chaos of the world and our lives, day still becomes night, and night, day. La Luna follows her path around the Earth.

Join Jessica Basile and Sucheta Thekkedam to reflect on the themes of the full moon, the turning of the seasons, and on how we can live our lives more fully. But mainly, join them to dance in celebration of the glory of Lu Luna's reflected light.

Thursday, December 5th from 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Linsey Multipurpose Room
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