Take time to destress by painting a clay pot and getting to know your fellow Thunderwolves. At the end of the event, you'll get an indoor plant to take home in your newly decorated pot.
Note: Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis.
For students only.
See the entire Thrive schedule at lakeheadu.ca/thrive
No one knows what will you lift you up better than you! Pick up a note and write a letter to your future self and we will send it to you during the winter exam period. Notes can be dropped off anytime in the week at the drop box in the Library.
See the entire Thrive schedule at lakeheadu.ca/thrive.
Thrive week is back on campus! Join us in the Study for some free coffee and snacks, pick up a Thrive kit and meet our counsellors.
This event is for students only.
See the entire Thrive schedule at lakeheadu.ca/thrive.
Make physical activity a priority by challenging yourself to log 4 workouts of at least 30 minutes for 4 weeks starting on January 23.
We will be providing updates, encouragement and resources to help you with your challenge and you can connect and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves on our Strava group (it's also how to keep track of your progress!).
This program is open to current students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either Campus. Students who complete the challenge will get a sticker recognizing their success and all participants who log activity during the challenge will be entered into a prize draw with the winner announced in February.
| Q: Do I need a Strava Account? |
A: Yes, in order to fully participate in the challenge, a Strava Account is necessary as that is how we will track your progress. You can create a free Strava Account here: https://www.strava.com/register/free. Please note it is not necessary to purchase any of the subscriptions associated with Strava to participate. |
| Q: Do I need to use my phone or a GPS Tracking Device? |
A: No! A GPS Tracker is not necessary to participate, as you can manually input your runs and workouts onto Strava using these instructions if you prefer to run without a GPS tracker or phone. |
| Q: What kind of activities can I upload to Strava? |
If you are using the Strava mobile app to record an activity, you'll notice that the list of activity type options isn't a comprehensive list of all available activity types supported on Strava. At this time, the Strava mobile app cannot record indoor or stationary activities so activity types that aren't typically GPS-based are excluded from the list. If you do not see the outdoor activity type you'd like to record, you can always record using one of the currently listed sport types and edit the activity type after uploading. Lastly, you can always upload a manual entry and select any sport types from the list of currently supported activity types. Once any activity is uploaded or synced to Strava, you can edit the activity to change the sport type to any of the following options:
Please be aware that most of Strava's features are currently only available for our three core activity types, riding, running, and swimming. |
Along with those New Year's resolutions January is a great time to get tested and know your status, especially if you had a new hookup over the holidays - knowing your status is critical in protecting yourself and your sexual partners.
Stop by the Student Health and Wellness table located outside the Main Cafeteria January 10th from 1:30-3:30pm and grab some safe-sex supplies, information regarding healthy relationships, sexual orientation and gender identity, and other local resources available to you.
It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and Take10.
If getting back into school mode has messed up your fitness routine- or it was never much of a routine to begin with- get moving with the 5x5 challenge. Challenge yourself to log 5 workouts of at least 30 minutes for 5 weeks starting on September 27.
We will be providing updates, encouragement and resources to help you with your challenge and you can connect and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves on our Strava group (it's also how to keep track of your progress!).
This program is open to current students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either Campus. Students who complete the challenge will get a sticker recognizing their success and all participants who log activity during the challenge will be entered into a prize draw with the winner announced in November.
| Q: Do I need a Strava Account? |
A: Yes, in order to fully participate in the challenge, a Strava Account is necessary as that is how we will track your progress. You can create a free Strava Account here: https://www.strava.com/register/free. Please note it is not necessary to purchase any of the subscriptions associated with Strava to participate. |
| Q: Do I need to use my phone or a GPS Tracking Device? |
A: No! A GPS Tracker is not necessary to participate, as you can manually input your runs and workouts onto Strava using these instructions if you prefer to run without a GPS tracker or phone. |
| Q: What kind of activities can I upload to Strava? |
If you are using the Strava mobile app to record an activity, you'll notice that the list of activity type options isn't a comprehensive list of all available activity types supported on Strava. At this time, the Strava mobile app cannot record indoor or stationary activities so activity types that aren't typically GPS-based are excluded from the list. If you do not see the outdoor activity type you'd like to record, you can always record using one of the currently listed sport types and edit the activity type after uploading. Lastly, you can always upload a manual entry and select any sport types from the list of currently supported activity types. Once any activity is uploaded or synced to Strava, you can edit the activity to change the sport type to any of the following options:
Please be aware that most of Strava's features are currently only available for our three core activity types, riding, running, and swimming. |
You asked, and we heard you -- Pride Central and Student Health and Wellness are hosting another Pride Social! Join us at The Study on Thursday, January 12th from 5-7 pm to connect with fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ students. Whether you are looking to make new friends or are interested in potential romantic connections, we'll have you covered with colour-coded bracelets, conversation starters, and a hands-on activity. See you there!
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You’re almost there, the end of the semester is on the horizon! These last couple of weeks can turn into a real grind if you’re not careful, and when you’re busy and overwhelmed with exam study, you can easily forget to take care of yourself (or you might feel guilty for taking the time to do so).
However, it’s important to take a step back and practice self-care to help you manage your stress, improve your productivity, and maintain your physical and mental health. After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup!
Join Student Health and Wellness and integrate some self-care into your day; grab a healthy snack, check-in with yourself, and find out more tips and tricks on practicing self-care.
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness/wellness
It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and Take10.
When you are busy with exams- your health and wellbeing can get put on the back burner but Student Health and Wellness is challenging you to find balance during this stressful time period.
This event includes online challenges that cover healthy eating and cooking, stress management, sexual health, substance use, physical activity, self-care and rest.
From Dec. 7 to 18, students can participate on Instagram.
Students who participate – by tagging @lakeheadlife or @lakeheadlifeor in an Instagram story, and commenting on the challenge of the day- can enter for a chance to win a daily prize draw.
To participate, follow @lakeheadlife or @lakeheadlifeor on Instagram.
