Health & Wellness Monthly Newsletter
Graduate Student Edition
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March 2022 | Office of Health and Wellness Promotion |
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Events & Opportunities
- Sleep Week 3/6/22 - 3/13/22
- Counselors, Cookies, Coffee, and Canines 3/10/22
- @brandeiswellness Giveaway
- Healing Body, Mind & Heart: A Program for All
- Zen Zone
- Brandeis Athletics M. Tennis Match: Win a Free Water Bottle! 3/19/22
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Featured Topics
- Combatting Negative Self-Talk
- Creating Your Social Life in the New Normal
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March 6 - 13, 2022, we're celebrating the magic of sleep! Join us for events and challenges such as:
- DIY Sleep Kits & Sleep Mask Decorating
- Sleep Trivia & Giveaways
- Deep Relaxation Zen Zone
- Pajama Day
- Healthy Sleep Habits Challenge (details below)
Prioritizing sleep is one of the most important things you can do to improve your well-being. There are numerous benefits to getting a good night's sleep, including energy, better stress management, improvements to memory, concentration, and athletic performance... and more!
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Pro Tip: Stop by the Shapiro Campus Center atrium during Sleep Week for a special installation! |
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Healthy Sleep Habits Challenge Details |
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Get the most out of Sleep Week by completing healthy sleep hygiene habits. No matter how many you complete, you can return your ballot by Sunday, March 13th to be entered to win one of 6 raffle prizes:
- Memory Foam Mattress Topper (Twin XL)
- Pillow top Mattress Topper (Twin XL)
- Weighted Blanket
- Sleepbox Sound & White Noise Machine
- Fleece Throw Blanket
- Dream Journal
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How to participate:
Starting March 6, you can get a blank ballot at the HAWP office in the Shapiro Campus Center room 247, or download one here. You can return your ballot to the HAWP office on or before March 13th. If you cannot make it to the office, you can return it via email to hawp@brandeis.edu.
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Counselors, Cookies, Coffee, and Canines |
Come meet the BCC's Community Therapy Team, grab a treat, and pet a therapy dog!
Thursday, March 10, 2022
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Sherman Function Hall
The therapy dogs will be present from 2:30-4:00 PM.
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@brandeiswellness Giveaway |
- Apple Airpods Pro
- Mini Projector
- Soundcore Flare 2 Bluetooth Speaker
- InstaX mini camera
In order to win one of four awesome prizes, you should:
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Follow @@brandeiswellness on Instagram
- Like the giveaway post (pictured)
- Share the giveaway post
- Tag 2 friends
Enter by Friday, March 4, 2022. The four winners will be announced at the end of the week!
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Healing Body, Mind & Heart: A Program for All |
ALL are invited to take 25 minutes to join Hindu & Dharmic Chaplain Partha Biswas for yogic practices on Tuesday evenings. Decide to stay for the continued interactive discussion.
This semester, discussion is focused on how to overcome various negative emotions, such as boredom, anxiety, loneliness, laziness, anger and distraction.
Tuesdays
Take 25 or 60 minutes
Dharmic Prayer Space, SCC
- 7:30-7:55pm: Body-mind workshop (Yogic tools for body and mind)
- 7:55-8:30pm: Overcoming negative emotions (Wisdom immersion for intellect and spirit)
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Zen Zone is facilitated by the Center for Spiritual Life, student leaders, and other leaders, and engages in a variety of mindful and contemplative practices. It is a welcoming community to new drop-ins and all levels of meditation experience.
Thursdays
5:15-5:45 pm
Peace Room, Usdan West
Please let Diane know if you are interested in attending but cannot come in person to the Peace Room.
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Brandeis Athletics Men's Tennis Match: Win a Free Water Bottle! |
Cheer on Brandeis Men’s Tennis as they take on UAA foe Rochester on Saturday, March 19 at 2pm!
Check-in on the We The Jury app receive a FREE WATER BOTTLE! Plus, earn up to 50 rewards points to spend on prizes in the app’s prize store!
Want even more tennis? Come down earlier for the women’s match happening at 10am prior to the men’s match.
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Combatting Negative Self-Talk |
The dialogue that we have with ourselves in our minds as we go about our day has been shown to impact our health, both mental and physical. As individuals facing many different pressures and stresses, many of us experience negative self-talk.
It is important to recognize that the thoughts that appear in our minds are not inherently good or bad. Still, how we choose to respond to, engage with, and hold onto them can impact our wellbeing.
- Acknowledge these thoughts without judgment
- Try to avoid adding additional meaning to them
- Let them go
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While negative thoughts are inevitable, taking small steps to challenge some of the negative self-talk that we may experience in our day is important.
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Creating Your Social Life in the New Normal |
If there is one thing that has been consistent throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that everything is always changing. As cases rise and fall and restrictions change, social situations can be confusing. We may not know if or when we feel comfortable saying yes to social hangouts. There are many things that may factor into these decisions.
When you are hanging out with people, consider practices that lower risk of transmission:
- Wear a mask
- Stay outdoors
- Keep space well-ventilated
- Get tested before and after
If a safe opportunity comes up that you feel comfortable with, say yes! Being with friends and family is important for our well-being. Just remember to practice COVID-19-safe protocol when possible!
On the other hand, if any negative feelings arise, say no! There is no shame in setting boundaries and saying "no" when you are not comfortable with socializing.
It can be difficult saying "no" to our friends and family. Instead:
- Suggest hanging out virtually
- Communicate honestly and directly
- Avoid shaming others for making different choices
- Acknowledge your own feelings and understand that you must take care of yourself
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Health and Wellness Resources |
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Brandeis Health Center
All appointments must be scheduled by calling
781-736-3677.
After hours consultation:
781-239-1948
Monday - Friday:
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Closed Tuesdays from 9-10 am
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Brandeis Counseling Center
All appointments must be conducted virtually.
Please call during regular business hours for routine matters, and after 5 p.m. for urgent concerns.
To reach the BCC call
781-736-3730.
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Health & Wellness Promotion
781-736-3678
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