Healthy Hits!

No Stress, No Mess!

Welcome to the Health Promotion and Wellness Office Newsletter. This is a forum designed for the voices of students to be heard. You ask a health-related question and one of your peers will respond with their advice.

This is our last newsletter of the semester, but REMEMBER US! Let us know what you would like to hear about next term. We want to hear from you! Stay safe and happy summer!

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Ask Sofia: Thought Toddies Edition

Some content in the section below might be potentially triggering. Please proceed with caution.

What are some of your outlets for stress management?

When I am stressed and/or anxious, I like to watch my favorite comfort shows/movies, sing (only to myself; singing around people makes me nervous), laugh with my friends, write, read, or imagine myself in far away lands (fantastical or closer to home).

Here are some pieces I wrote for your perusal:

I lay awake at night

SHATTERED,

like how you would break the dishes in the sink

STRANGE,

that You never put them away, just piled them in the corner

DISTANCED,

how You would always make me feel

though now, I know it was pressure from being believed in,

STUPID me, to not realize it was love.

She always told me...

the THREE of us, we walk abreast

STILL,

You are one step behind.

How did I never notice?

I turned around and you were

GONE.

I don't know what to say,

I FAILED.

You and I lie here,

together yet APART,

I would say sorry but why?...

it won't bring you BACK

"He just said that she was beautiful" *irritated scoff*.

Why are YOU indignant? Globally, 1 in 3 women are assaulted/raped in their lifetimes. 20% of women in the U.S. alone have experienced rape or can attest to almost having been raped. 1/3 of this statistic are girls under 18. F**king children! And the so-called "witch hunt" infuriates you?!

Denim Day is April 26th! Wear denim for sexual assault awareness!

Dear America,

Why can't the children of this nation be taught about the nature of racism? NO age is too young to be cognizant of injustice. Black boys and girls have society's true colors thrust upon them all too soon; Why is this not the case for all children? Perhaps the future will be different. Of course, the one crucial difference will always be where the learning takes place. White children will learn from the safety of the classroom whereas Black children will learn through exposure to the world and all its inequities. So, I ask you this...who is really in need of protection?

I should always examine life with nuance. Otherwise, I will take the beautiful and the profound for granted. Even when I feel like I have lost myself, I unearth the motivation to keep moving forward. I encourage you to find the moments of light where the joyous intricacies of life unfurl to reveal their promise. Remove those rose-colored sunglasses to greet the world at its brightest and indulge in the pure, unadulterated clarity of Life's privilege. Because I am honored to be alive; This is my sacrament.

Highlights

Waterfront Blues Festival

Let the countdown to July 1-4, 2023 begin. Lineup is live and all 4-Day passes are on sale! GET TICKETS! CHECK OUT THE LINEUP! Celebrate legends and discover new favorites! Our red-hot lineup of blues, rock n' roll, soul, R&B, funk and more is live, with more to be announced.

For those of you who are 21!

Portland Beer Week

Portland Beer Week is a celebration of beer in the greatest beer city on earth - Portland, Oregon. More than just a beer festival, this flavor and experience odyssey comprises dozens and dozens of events at locations city-wide.

Music Mix

Check out our Healthy Hits Playlist on Spotify!

Healthy Hits Playlist

Spotlight Tracks:

Small Infinity by Whim
Bomb $hit by Connor Gilbert
Go the Distance by Roger Bart
I Feel Good by Ehrling
Down in Mississippi (Up to No Good) by Sugarland
People You Know by Selena Gomez
Brighter by RÜFÜS DU SOL
A Sunday Kind of Love by Etta James
Bassa Sababa by Netta
Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder
Self Care by Mac Miller

Tips & Tricks for Dealing with Stress

6 Daily Habits to Reduce Stress & Anxiety

Tips for Managing Stress

Chronic Stress, Anxiety? - You Are Your Best Doctor - Dr. Bal Pawa

Why Mindfulness Is a Superpower: An Animation

Study Tips & Exam Anxiety

The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips

Scientifically Proven Best Ways to Study

7 Tips To Beat Exam Anxiety

Setting Boundaries for Yourself

Boundaries are clear guidelines that we set for ourselves. They represent how we would like to be treated. Boundaries are a form of self-care and they are imperative for maintaining healthy relationships and a healthy work/life balance whether that be academically or professionally. Please practice boundary setting in your life. I promise you will notice a difference with your mental wellness!

How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Yourself

The video below pertains more to setting boundaries between work and your personal life; however, these tips are transferable to your academic life and your life outside of school.

3 rules for a better work-life balance

Setting Healthy Boundaries

Caring for Yourself

What is Self-care?

Taking Good Care of Yourself

People in recovery offer the following suggestions: Focus on your strengths. Focus on solving problems. Focus on the future instead of reviewing hurts from the past. Focus on your life instead of your illness.

Coping with Depression and/or Anxiety

Some content in the section below might be potentially triggering. Please proceed with caution.

Taraji P. Henson on Living with Depression and Anxiety

How to Cope with panic attacks

10 Easy Self Care Tips for Depression

People With Anxiety & Depression Share Advice For Anyone Who's Struggling

Kristen Bell on Living with Depression and Anxiety

How to Have a Fun and a Productive Summer!

15 Things You Should Do To Make The Most Out Of Summer - LifeHack

The summer season is here. Finally, we are able to spend hours outdoors. From sunrise to sunset, we long to be in the fresh air, enjoying the precious sunshine and warmth. Now that Summer is here, let's make sure we make the very most out of this season.

HOW TO STAY PRODUCTIVE DURING SUMMER? - Tips & Ideas

Transitioning from College Life to Life at Home

The blog post below is obviously not about transition from Spring semester to Summer break but it still applies!

Transitioning From Living On-Campus to Home for Winter Break

If you've been living on campus or living away from home with friends this semester, the shift back to living at home can feel abrupt. All of a sudden, you've gone from unstructured days of sleeping in, hanging out with friends, and eating popcorn for dinner to nightly family dinners and a house full of loud siblings and watchful parents.

Keeping In Touch with People Who Live Far Away

It can be difficult to be away from the life you built for yourself at school even though you're excited for the summer. Here are some tips to help you feel connected to your life at school. Also if you're graduating, saying goodbye to those precious memories you made during your college years might be disheartening. It is okay to feel sad; however, new and exciting chapters await. Step into your greatness and into the excitement of the beautiful future that lies ahead!

Keeping connected with those you care about when you live far apar

Guide to Maintaining Friendships

The Curiosity Cauldron: Unrealistic Sex Expectations

Sex Expectations Lead to Sexual Problems

An important step in a sexual healing journey is to look at your expectations regarding sex. Think about why you expect these things and whether or not they match your reality. Many expectations about sex are not based on reality but based on what we see on TV.