Stressbusters

Campaign Leads:

Advice Centre

It’s no secret that exams can cause a fair bit of stress for a lot of people. So now more than ever, it’s important that you take care of your wellbeing; get a good amount of sleep, eat well and drink plenty (of water).

To help you with that, and to crack down on stress, every year we run the Stressbusters campaign during the third term to give you a break from revision and to try out some fun activities. We’ve got a great mix of events, so there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

Plus, there’s no need to feel guilty for going off to do another activity when you could be spending that time revising. By giving yourself breaks during revision, you'll be able to clear your head and hopefully find that you're more productive with your time when you come to revising!

So to avoid burning yourself out, make sure you pace yourself. No one can revise every single hour of the day, so give your mind a well-earned rest and join us for a few weeks of stress-free activities.

Events

Stressbusters: SU On Tour: 6th May; Campus; Join SU on Tour to talk all things Stressbusters!

Stressbusters: Wellbeing Walk and Talk ft. The Advice Centre: 6th May; SU Plaza; Join us every Tuesday from 13:00 -13:30 in May for our Stressbusters themed Wellbeing Walk & Talks this week we are joined by the SU Advice Centre. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Stressbusters: Study Support Stand: 7th May; EWD; Join the Advice Centre at EWD for our Study Support Stand! Spin the wheel to get a chance to win post-it-notes, highlighters, cue cards and all your revision material needs!

Stressbusters: Paint a plant pot: 8th May; Tommy's Lounge; Join the Advice Centre in designing and painting your own mini plant pot.

Ice Cream Sundae Station: 9th May; Tommy's Lounge; Something sweet, something cold, just what you need as a quick little study break! We're giving out free ice cream and there's plenty to go around!

Stressbusters: Bake Off: 12th May; Tommy's Lounge; Love baking or just enjoy sweet treats? Join us for our Bake Off-style ‘Bring Your Own Bake’ café!

MHAW: Wellbeing Walk and Talk + Mental Health Team: 13th May; SU Plaza; Join us this Tuesday from 13:00 -13:30 for our Mental Health Awareness Week themed Wellbeing Walk & Talk. This week we are joined by the Mental Health team. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Mental Health Awareness Week: Runnymede Pleasure Ground: 15th May; Meet Outside the SU; Break out of the library and get some well-earned fresh air on a walk to Runnymede

Mental Health Awareness Week: Charm Making Event: 16th May; Tommy's Lounge; Summer is in the air, and so is creativity! Join us to turn colourful beads and charms into a necklace, bracelet, keychain – whatever you fancy!

Stressbusters: Outdoor Games: 19th May; SU Plaza; Come and drop in for a study break and join us for some games outside the SU. Whether you want to take on giant twister with your friends, or a game of connect 4 we have activities for everyone.

Stressbusters: Wellbeing Walk and Talk + ALS: 20th May; SU Plaza; Join us every Tuesday from 13:00 -13:30 in May for our Stressbusters themed Wellbeing Walk & Talks this week we are joined by the Active Lifestyle and Sport team.

Stressbusters: Pilates Session: 21st May; Medicine; Take some time for yourself with our Stressbusters Pilates session!

Stressbusters: ALS Pop Up Event: 22nd May; SU Venue; Join ALS for some pop-up activities at the SU Hall from 12-4pm! They have a range of games and activities you can get involved with, meet new people and try something new.

Stressbusters: The Mindful Mile: 23rd May; SU Plaza; Join the Advice Centre for a gentle jog around campus – the perfect stress reliever or revision break activity great for your mental health and getting some vitamin D out in the sunshine.

Stressbusters: Wellbeing Walk and Talk + Wellbeing Support Team: 27th May; SU Plaza; Join us every Tuesday from 13:00 -13:30 in May for our Stressbusters themed Wellbeing Walk & Talks this week we are joined by the Wellbeing Support team. Come along for a chit chat while also benefiting your wellbeing, what more could you want?

Stressbusters: Self-Care Session: 27th May; Medicine; Whether you're looking to chill out after a long study session, reward yourself after completing your exams or simply need some time to de-stress, this event is the perfect way to recharge your batteries.

Stressbusters: Aromatherapy Crafternoon Session: 28th May; Tommy's Lounge; Looking for some post-exam stress relief? Join us in this Aromatherapy crafternoon session where you can learn the basics on making your own unique and relaxing scent. Walk away with a bespoke room spray and a sense of zen!

Stressbusters: Student Leaders Wellbeing Drop-in: 29th May; Tommy's Lounge; Join Olivia, your VP Wellbeing & Diversity, for a Stressbusters themed Student Leaders Wellbeing Drop-In!

Stressbusters: Picnic On The Field: 30th May; SU Plaza; Join us for a lovely lunchtime break out in the sunshine! We will have picnic blankets set up, with a range of activities and games for you to get involved with. Bring your lunch, snacks and friends and come and join us for a lunchtime in the sun!

Stressbusters: Disney Movie Night: 3rd June; Shilling Lecture Theatre; It's time to snuggle up to a Disney favourite! Grab your friends, blankets and snacks for the ultimate post-exam movie night.

News & Updates

Mental Health Awareness Week Podcast: Community

Listen to our Advice Centre with their brand new podcast On Air with Advice - this week we are joined by two of our community officers! Mental Health Awareness Week is a nationwide campaign that runs to share stories, awareness and discuss the impact of mental health in our lives. This year the theme is Community.

Stressbusters Podcast: Exam Anxiety

Listen to our Advice Centre with their brand new podcast On Air with Advice - this week, they are tackling exam anxiety!

Self-Care After Exams

Congratulations - You have made it through to the end of exam week! Take some time to acknowledge and celebrate all your hard work! It is normal to still have remaining stress or be feeling emotionally drained after exam completion.

8 Ways to Celebrate Your Last Exam

You’ve made it! After all the long days and nights of studying hard, you’ve just finished your last exam. But now what? You deserve to unwind and enjoy the activities that may have taken a backseat while you’ve been revising so here are 8 things to do now that your exams are over!