Join the Advice Centre for Stressbusters – a week designed to help you with exam stress and tips on how to relax! We have a jam-packed week planned with tons of exciting events.
Join the Advice Centre for Stressbusters – a week designed to help you with exam stress and tips on how to relax! We have a jam-packed week planned with tons of exciting events.
Exam season can be overwhelming! Throughout the week, the Advice Centre is hosting a range of relaxing, feel-good events designed to help you de-stress, get creative, move your body, and connect with others. Whether you're deep in revision or just need a breather, there’s something for everyone. Check out what’s on:
Monday 12th January: 1:30 till 3pm in Tommy’s Lounge at the SU
Arts & Crafts: Pom Pom Making
Kicking off the week with creativity! Join us for a relaxing Arts and Crafts Stressbusters session, where you’ll learn how to make your own colourful pom poms — perfect as keychains, room décor, or cute gifts.
Tuesday 13th January: Campus Nature Walk
Take a breath of fresh air and reset with our gentle nature walk around campus. This is the perfect chance to stretch your legs between study sessions, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people.
It’s a simple but powerful way to reduce stress - just remember to bundle up in warm layers!
Thursday 15th January: 1pm to 3pm in Tommy’s Lounge - Cupcake Decorating Afternoon
Give yourself a sweet mid-week break with a cupcake-decorating session at the Royal Holloway Students’ Union. All cupcakes and decorating materials are provided - you just bring yourself (and maybe a friend).
It’s a fun, creative, and delicious way to take your mind off revision.
Friday 16th January: 10am till 12pm - Coffee Morning at Tommy’s Lounge
You can finish the week on a cosy note with a warm and welcoming coffee morning. Drop into Tommy’s Lounge for free hot drinks, biscuits, and a comfortable space to chill, chat, or even get some peaceful revision done.
Stressbusters Week is all about making sure you have space to breathe, reset, and look after your wellbeing. Join us for as many events as you like, and don’t forget to bring your friends along! Stressbusters Week is all about looking after you and taking time to relax, reset, and find moments of calm during exam season. Whether you’re planning to attend every event or just popping in for one or two, here are our top tips to help you get the most out of the week.
Make Time for Yourself (Even If It’s Just 30 Minutes)
We know your schedule is packed, but even short breaks can dramatically improve focus and wellbeing. Choose one or two Stressbusters events and block them into your calendar - treat them like appointments with your future, less-stressed self.
Come With a Friend… or Make One There!
These events are designed to bring people together. Bring a course mate along for some quality downtime or come solo and meet new people in a relaxed, friendly environment. You’ll be surprised how uplifting a good chat can be.
Try Something New
Never made a pom pom before? Never decorated a cupcake? Never joined in on a nature walk? Perfect! Stressbusters Week is the time to try something different. New activities can boost your mood, reduce stress, and even spark new hobbies.
Seek Out the Cosy Spaces
From coffee mornings to crafting tables, there’s a cosy corner waiting for you. Use these spaces to decompress, revise in peace, or simply sip something warm while enjoying a slower pace for a moment.
Use the Week to Build Healthy Habits
If crafting helps you unwind, keep doing it. If walking clears your mind, build it into your routine. If cosy coffee breaks recharge you, make them part of your study strategy. Stressbusters is just the start! let it inspire your wellbeing all term.
Be Kind to Yourself
Some days are productive, others feel heavy. Remember that both are normal. Stressbusters Week is a reminder that you deserve care, rest, and comfort. Let these events be a space where you can pause and breathe.