Prevent burnout this midterm season

Don’t wait until burnout hits to prioritize your well-being.

Take advantage of on-campus events and resources designed to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being—especially as you prepare for midterms.

“Taking care of yourself is just as important as showing up to class. We want students to think about their well-being as their No. 1 priority,” says Erica Lokshin, director of health promotion and prevention education.

“Rather than reaching burnout and then trying to manage their stress, we want students to take a moment to ask themselves what they need.”

Check out a few of the well-being resources and activities available to Tigers this fall.

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Thrive Fest

Tues, Oct. 13 (Noon–3 p.m.), Tiger Plaza

Take a break from the busy semester and join Health Promotion & Prevention Education at TU’s Thrive Fest event at Tiger Plaza. 

Relax, recharge and discover ways to support your well-being while connecting with fellow Tigers and campus resources. 

Meet campus departments and student organizations including SGA, Student Outreach & Support (SOS), the Basic Needs Hub and the Career Center’s financial well-being advisers. 

Free food, therapy dogs, bike-powered smoothies and more await you!

Peer-led Well-being Coaching 

Sleep, nutrition, stress, movement and community can be hard to balance, but all are crucial to your overall health and well-being. 

Whether you are facing a well-being challenge, want to make a change but are unsure how or want to establish a healthy habit, Peer Well-being Coaching sessions are a great resource.

To thrive, you have to be willing to take care of yourself. That's often easier said than done. As a coach, I encourage my fellow students to take that first step toward prioritizing themselves.

SNEHA ABRAHAM, Peer Well-being Coach

Well-being coaches—students in TU's graduate programs—help you approach your goals one step at a time, using past experiences and your own strengths to build useful strategies and make personal change.

"In peer well-being coaching, the student is in the driver's seat," says Sneha Abraham, peer well-being coach. "They have the opportunity to reflect on their well-being, identify challenges and strategies, and set realistic goals. This process helps them build the confidence to make change."

Schedule a coaching session.

Well-being Wednesdays
Every Wednesday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., University Union, RM 205

Whether you want to vent about your semester or disconnect from the hustle and bustle of coursework for a little while, a mid-week check-in with yourself and fellow Tigers is a great way to decompress and mitigate burnout. 

Well-Being Wednesdays - taking place every Wednesday through the first week of December - offer students a relaxing setting to participate in games, make crafts and hang out.

They're are also a great way to learn about available resources. Join the next session, Wed. Oct. 14!

Stress Management Listening Circles

TWICE WEEKLY ON ThursdayS (Nov. 5 - Dec. 3), 1:30 P.M. AND 3:30 P.M., University Union 325 AB

Looking for a listening ear? Join your peers for weekly stress management listening circles.

Reflect and share your personal experiences with stress and stress management and hear how other students are navigating similar experiences.

The most fulfilling part of the listening circles is to see students leave the room feeling lighter than they did coming in. Sharing how you feel and hearing that others share similar stress or worries reassures you that you’re not alone.

JENNA PALMER, former health promotion student employee

Run by Health Promotions student employees, stress management listening circles are a great outlet for students to share their feelings and bond over shared experiences.

All participants will receive a small well-being kit and snacks.