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With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, Counseling Center and much more!

Maintaining a regular sleep schedule enables you to get the ideal quantity of sleep for your particular requirements. Additionally, it can aid in a timely wake-up and a morning of renewed energy. By reducing stress, elevating your mood, and enhancing your ability to focus at work or school, getting adequate sleep has positive effects on your mental health as well.

Each time your phone buzzes to alert you of an email, text or social media notifications, you no doubt feel compelled to look. Check your phone periodically or on a set schedule instead of checking it every time you get a notification. Our lives are deeply connected to screens, and it can be hard to tear yourself away from your phone. One of the best ways to unplug is to simply find better things to do. Here’s 5 tips that can help you unplug and live more in the moment.

With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, Counseling Center and much more!

Stop and Think about the good things that happened this week. No matter how big or insignificant it may seem. How can you carry those positive vibes on to the next week?

QOTD: What is one thing that happened this week that was really good?

Making an effort to “do nothing” in the moment can be difficult, but it can help lessen daily worries. Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of where you are and what you’re doing, without becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you. You can reduce stress by consciously focusing on your state of mind.

When we practice mindfulness, we’re creating space for ourselves to think, breathe between ourselves and our reactions. During this time for yourself, pay attention to your feelings and let them pass.

With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, Counseling Center and much more!

Overthinking is something everyone does. It’s like an endless loop that you’re stuck in, and your focus and productivity plummet to the ground. Even the most skilled meditators get stuck in it from time to time – especially if they are trying to focus their attention on something else. Check out the document and links below for ways to stop overthinking, so you can achieve student greatness and achieve all your goals!

1.) 14 Ways to Stop Overthinking

2.) How to Stop Overthinking: 5 Tips to Think More Rationally

3.) 6 Tips to Stop Overthinking