Monday Message

Weekly Wellness Tip Having a schedule will set you up for success with whatever you have in store each week.  Plan for different activities or tasks throughout the week, e.g. classes are primarily Mon, Wed and Thurs, and workdays are Sat and Sun. Don’t forget to pencil in a few hours for vital rest and relaxation! […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t forget to take breaks while studying! Rest is an important way to recharge your body and mind. You can rest by simply taking a 15-minute walk outside or having a dance party with your roommates! Do whatever works for you so that you can return to your work with a refreshed mind. Good […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Do you ever find yourself feeling anxious about the past or future and struggling to focus on the present moment? When you do feel this way, you could try a grounding technique! Try the 5-4-3-2-1 method, where you think of 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Did you know that breathing exercises can help to counteract your fight-flight-or-freeze response? Next time you are feeling stressed or panicked, whether that’s during an exam or before a presentation, try the following breathing exercise: Breathe in through your nose for 3 seconds and out through your mouth for 6 seconds. Repeat […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Remember to eat your fruits, veggies, and whole foods! A healthy, balanced diet can aid in disease prevention, improve your mood, boost your immunity, and have many more health benefits! HCSA Events This Week NEW! HC Wellness WednesdayNeed a little self-care break? Join fellow honors college students at the Sackett E/H & F/G […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Focus on what you’re grateful for, whether you write it down, talk about it, or just take the time to think about it! Practicing gratitude can help you experience more positive emotions and can even lead to better physical health! HCSA Events This Week UPCOMING! HSCA Winter Clothing Drive Volunteer OpportunityTo run […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Did you know that meditation can reduce stress, enhance memory, increase attention, improve sleep, and lessen anxiety and depression? Meditation is a helpful mindfulness and relaxation tool that has a lot of benefits! If you are interested in trying it, you can follow guided meditations online or attend BEavers HERE NOW sessions, […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t skimp on your sleep! Getting enough sleep gives your body and mind time to recharge.  It also helps you stay healthy and energized. A minimum of 7 hours of sleep is recommended. As college students it can definitely be hard to find enough time for sleep but creating a sleep schedule and managing your […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Incorporate some movement into your day! Being in classes and studying involves a lot of sitting so get moving by walking or biking to classes, taking the stairs, playing a sport or even having a spontaneous dance party!  HCSA Events This Week NEW THIS WEEK! BEavers HERE NOW Meditation with HCSALooking for ways to […]

Weekly Wellness Tip Don’t forget your self-care! Making time to care for yourself during the day—whether it’s through skincare, journaling, spending time with friends or something else—is a great way to destress and rejuvenate yourself! HCSA Events This Week HCSA Student-Faculty Trivia Night – Free Pizza!Join us for a friendly trivia competition against fellow Honors College faculty and […]