ADVICE ON MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY WITH CAMPUS LIFE
Campus Life at Swansea University is a service that offers free, impartial, non- judgemental advice and support services to all students in a relaxed, friendly and confidential environment. The team understands that for you to enjoy your time at university to its full potential, they need to support you in a variety of ways. On campus they can be found in The Lighthouse (Singleton Campus) and The Haven (Bay Campus). Their services are currently offered online via Zoom and telephone. You can see the team for specialist support about everything from wellbeing, money, living off campus and faith. The Campus Life services include: •Listening Service •Meditation support •Bereavement Support Group •Faith Advice •Specialised support for students living off campus who might need some advice and guidance on living in the community
Mandy Williams is the Manager of Community at Campus Life, she has provided her top meditation tips below to help you pause, reflect and take a step back from the stresses of every- day life. Many students practice these and they’re a great way to consciously make time for yourself- be it when you wake up, on your lunch break or to help you unwind in the evenings.
• Find a quiet relaxing space or find somewhere quiet to head for a walk • If you are new to meditation try using a meditation app (our top suggestions are seen on the next page) or join a group where you will be guided • Start small, 5 minutes of meditation a day is all you need to begin with • Keep at it , try to make it part of your daily routine • Meditation is about being kind to yourself, Go easy, if you feel distracted just bring your focus back to your breathing
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