Wellbeing Week
The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple actions you can do in your everyday life which promote wellbeing. Some may already be part of your normal week. University can be a stressful time and many students at some point during their studies report feeling isolated, anxious, tired or unmotivated. The 5 Ways to Wellbeing can help you takes steps to improve your overall wellbeing. During Wellbeing Week you can experience activities based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing:
Day one - Connect: Make space to have a chat, listen and meet new people
Day two – Give: Giving your time, skills or energy to others is a great way to improve wellbeing
Day three – Get active: Whether sporty or not, getting active in a way that works for you reduces stress
Day four – Get present: Noticing your environment, taking a breath, and mindfulness all help us to be more in the present moment and feel happier
Day five – Learn new skills: Whether creative or practical learning something new helps you feel better
In partnership with the University and MacRobert Arts Centre, we're hosting a week of events and activities aimed at promoting student wellbeing across all areas.
To coincide with the national University Mental Health Day on Thursday 5th March, Wellbeing Week will take place next week, from Monday 2nd - Friday 6th March. If you get involved with any events, tag us in your photos and use #StirWellbeingWeek!
Lots of free activities and events will be taking place across the week, with each day representing a different wellbeing theme:
Monday 2nd (Connect) - talk and listen with others to feel connected
10am - Labyrinth Walk - Meet @ Chaplaincy
11.30am - Cafe Connect - Chaplaincy
1pm - Labyrinth Walk - Meet @ Chaplaincy
3.30pm - Global Cafe - Chaplaincy
Tuesday 3rd (Give) - giving back or give time to someone
12 noon - How to start your volunteer journey - 3A1
1pm - Interview Skills Session - 3A1
2pm - My Stirling Award Information Session - 3A1
3.30pm - Volunteer Drop In Session - 3A1
Wednesday 4th (Get Active) - try something new through physical activity
10am - Fitness officer team advice - outside library
1.15pm - Intro to HIIT - Sports Centre Gym (Please register here for this event)
2pm - Hatha Yoga Taster - Macrobert (Please register here for this event)
2.35pm - Guided Meditation Yoga - Macrobert (Please register here for this event)
2pm - Garden session - Union Garden, near Alexander Court
3.30pm - Intro to Spin - Sports Centre Spin Studio (Please register here for this event)
Thursday 5th (Get Present) - take notice of the surroundings around you
8am - Mindful Film Screening Drop in - Macrobert
10.30am - Aromatherapy Workshop - Chaplaincy
11.30am - Mindfulness Session - Library Wellness Space
12 noon - Building Resilence - Underground
12.30pm - Relaxation Session - Chaplaincy
2pm - Patches for Peace - Chaplaincy
7pm-9pm- Meditation & Manifestation society collab with DSAS (Disabled Students Association Stirling) C.2A13
Friday 6th (Learn New Skills) - try and learn something new
9am - Free Creative Breakfast - Macrobert
11am - Study skills for success from Student Learning Services - Chaplaincy
12 noon - Language Swap - Chaplaincy
2.15pm - Learn TRX - Sports Centre Gym (Please register here for this event)
All events are free to attend but are subject to change. Some have sign ups associated, see above for links. If you have any questions about an event, please email theunion@stir.ac.uk
Further links to support
University Support & Wellbeing Information for students
Union Support & Advocacy
Helpful external bodies and out of hours support.
Nightline