Healthy Campus
How many dimensions of wellness are supported at UDST?
8 Dimensions.
Do these gentle body movements between sitting in classes to help release muscle tension and improve circulation.
Stretching.
This practice helps you focus on the present and reduce stress by noticing your thoughts, feelings and surroundings.
Mindfulness.
As little as 20–30 minutes of this activity can release serotonin and endorphins that can drastically improve your mood (aim for 150mins a week to meet the recommendation).
Exercise.
This Dimension of Wellness relates to understanding emotions and successfully managing stress levels through healthy behaviours.
Mental Wellness.
This skill involves going beyond listening to try and 'feel' the emotions the other person is experiencing.
Empathy.
This calming technique involves slow inhales and exhales to calm your nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
These colorful whole foods are packed with vitamins and minerals that help boost energy and brain function.
Fruits and Vegetables.
What dimension of wellness encourages following your values, faith and sense of purpose to find meaning in life?
Spiritual wellness.
Having one of these involves writing down positive things you are thankful for each day as a reminder to be more appreciative.
A gratitude journal.
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What Building number can you make an appointment with the Student Counselling Services (SCS) team for support during emergency or crisis?
Building 6
This phase of sleep in shown to be particularly key in regulating mood and emotional well-being, and is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions attached to your eyes.
REM or Rapid Eye Movement.
Expanding your knowledge, stimulating your mind and engaging in lifelong learning are some of the key components of this dimension.
Intellectual wellness.
Finding more even prioritization of the different areas of your life; also standing on one foot.
Balancing.
Repeating affirming statements to yourself to stay confident and overcome negative thought cycles is also known as.
What is positive self-talk?
The acronym D.O.S.E. represents these four happiness hormones, which stand for
Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, Endorphins.