Physical activity provides immediate stress relief as well as long-term stress management — just 20-30 minutes of walking per day, for example, can give you more energy, help you put things in perspective, improve your sleep, sharpen your mental productivity, and boost your self-confidence.
Have you ever noticed how the exact same situation can stress one person out, but not affect another person at all? The difference can usually be explained by how each person thinks about it. Changing the way you think can help you manage stress in your life.
Feeling stressed, anxious, tired, or unmotivated? What about overwhelmed, unfocused, or unhappy? There is help. There are answers. Find resources at UGA!
There is no doubt that many college students feel stress. We may know we have stress when we experience it, but what is it exactly? Stress is defined as a response to a demand that is placed upon you.
You can practice these poses with instructors at the BeWellUGA Pop-Ups! FREE for all UGA students: Chair Yoga, Health Coaching Consultations, Stress & Anxiety Managment Tips, Essential Oils, & more!
I know what you may be thinking…living without stress sounds GREAT! However, when we think about stress, it isn’t always just bad stuff. Hear me out! Certain levels of stress are designed to help you perform–like the stress you may feel before an interview or a performance. The stress in those moments may give you…
In Fall 2018, we asked students to leave #HealthyDawg hints on a display board at the Science Library. Here’s what you had to say…
So you’ve made it to UGA…Congratulations! We’re excited to welcome you to the Bulldog family and want to make sure that you have a smooth transition (and that you’re able to register for classes on time!). Here are just a few things to keep in mind…
In this busy world of constant distraction, social media, apps for everything and too much to do, couldn’t we all use a little more zen in our life? Neuroscience research is steadily backing up the advantages of calming our nervous system through yoga, breath work and other mindfulness practices. Consequently, you may have noticed a…
Welcome to the UGA Healthy Dawg Blog! We want you to be educated and cared for in all areas of health – emotional, intellectual, physical, environmental, social, and spiritual. It’s actually the University Health Center’s mission. And it’s what this blog is here for! We’ll be posting helpful hints, educational insights, and stories from our…
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