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As part of Nutrition month, come grab lunch from the FRC and get tips from Student Health and Wellness' Health Promoter and Registered Kinesiologist, Lindsey Wachter, on how to make small tweaks and changes in your meals to make them more filling and nutrient-dense, without breaking the budget.
To see the rest of the Nutrition Month events, visit lakeheadu.ca/shw-events and follow @lakeheadlife for tips on how to eat well.
As part of Nutrition Month, Student Health and Wellness is offering a bus from LU to Superstore on Friday, March 8th, the bus will leave at 12 from outside Student Health and Wellness and drop off at 2 pm.
A Registered Dietitian from the Thunder Bay Health Unit will be available for a grocery tour to highlight affordable and healthy options and answer any questions you may have about how to make the most of your budget and time.
Those who sign up will also receive resources ahead of time on meal planning so that you can make the most of your budget and make sure you are getting the fuel you need.
Spaces are limited and registration is required.
To see the rest of the Nutrition Month events, visit lakeheadu.ca/shw-events and follow @lakeheadlife for tips on how to eat well.
It's LEAP DAY - every four years we get an extra day on February 29th. Why not use this extra 24 hours to be nice to yourself? If you struggle with making time for yourself, set aside today for self-growth and recovery.
If you are looking for inspiration, drop by the Student Health and Wellness table outside the main cafeteria to get ideas about how you can treat yourself.
Leap Day is a bonus day so Student Health and Wellness wants you to treat yourself!
Drop by UC1017 for some Leap Day trivia followed by a screening of Leap Year. Themed treats and prizes will be available, no cost to join.
Read your way to better well-being! Studies have shown that reading as little as 6 minutes per day can improve your quality of sleep, reduce stress, and sharpen mental acuity. Reading strengthens the neural circuits and pathways of our brain while lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
Student Health and Wellness is holding a book swap so that you can scoop up some new reads without breaking out your wallet.
Book Swap Guide:
1. Bring your own used books, in good condition, to the Study Sideroom between 12- 2pm. Maximum 5 per person.
2. Exchange your books for a swap tickets
3. Browse and choose the books you want from the swap hall. You are allowed to bring home the same number of books you brought in.
4. Leftover books will be accepted as donations to Student Health and Wellness' lending library!
Open to Lakehead Students, Staff and Faculty.
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.
Burnout reduces productivity and saps your energy, leaving you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful.
Now is the time to pause and change direction by learning how you can help yourself overcome burnout and feel healthy and positive again by dropping by our table and learning how you can fill your own cup and learn how to prevent or cope with burnout!
Stop by the Good2talk booth to meet reps, learn about their services and pick up some swag!
Our most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves. Celebrate Student Health and Wellness' Love Week by joining counsellor, Holly Maki, for a guided love and kindness meditation.
Buddha said ‘unless we treat ourselves with love and compassion, we cannot reflect the same on others.’ Once we start experiencing self-love and self-compassion for ourselves, we can show the same to others too.
Make sure you are satisfied this Valentine's Day by joining Student Health and Wellness and Pride Central for an education evening with Sex Toy Bingo.
All are welcome- no registration required!
