The end of the semester can be a stressful time, whether you’re studying for finals, gearing up for graduation or preparing to head home for break. Practicing small acts of self-care can help us feel better in case we start to feel off-track or burnt out.
Here are five small ways to treat yourself during finals week.
Move your body
Physical activity can improve our mental and physical health. It’s also a great way to reduce stress. Try to plan for 20 minutes of activity each day. If you’re crunched for time, you can also break it up throughout the day by scheduling two 10-minute sessions. This can include popular forms of fitness like running, jogging, walking, biking, dancing or yoga, as well as more ‘out of the box’ ideas like volunteering to walk dogs or playing spike ball with friends.
You can also stop by the Rec Center for free skating, climbing and fitness classes during Free Finals Week from Dec. 10 to Dec. 15. Meeting rooms will also be available as study spaces.
Learn more about Free Finals Week at The Rec
Did you know Medical Services also offers massage therapy?
Certified massage therapists can help with relaxation, stress reduction, sports recovery, circulation and muscle spasms. Services are available at Wardenburg and the Rec Center.
Learn more about massage
Try acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of traditional medicine that works by promoting your body’s healing properties. In fact, acupuncture can be helpful for a variety of concerns, including back or neck pain, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, fatigue, PMS symptoms, stress and more.
Medical Services provides individual acupuncture appointments as well as community acupuncture, which is done in a group setting with auricular (ear) needles or seeds. If you need a quick pick-me-up for the week, we highly recommend trying community acupuncture.
Learn more about acupuncture services
