December Destress

The CU Wellness team wishes you balance and self-compassion as we head into finals!

If you need some extra support along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Put wellness on your co-curricular record

We’re excited to share that most of the CU Wellness workshops are recognized on Concordia’s Co-Curricular Record (CCR)! This official document can be used to demonstrate the competencies and transferable skills you have earned.

Learn how to claim your Co-Curricular credits. 

To see the full list of approved workshops, visit the Co-Curricular Catalogue and search for “CU Wellness.”

For any questions or assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at cuwellness@concordia.ca.

Concordia community events

Explore wellness activities across campus.

December 1 – 3: Always look up: Hosted by Concordia Art Education students
EV-11.119, 8 a.m. –  6 p.m.
Get creative to reduce stress! Drop by for DIY snowflake-making, a zine workshop, collaborative crocheting and more. This event is hosted by AJ Salucci, and presented in partnership with CU Wellness and Space Concordia. For questions, contact @icu.createcanada on Instagram.

December 5: Study with MfSC
Study, relax and recharge with the Multi-faith & Spirituality Centre.

December 16: Spirituali-tea
Connect over meaningful conversation and snacks with the Multi-faith & Spirituality Centre.

Peer-to-peer reflection

The bittersweetness of December

There’s always something bittersweet about the end of the fall term –the first snowfall, the days getting shorter, going back home for the holidays (or not!). All of these things can bring up a mix of ambivalent emotions.

On top of that, there’s the stress of final exams and projects. I never seem to have time to process these feelings until I’m finally done with school. What helps me is reminding myself that it can feel like too much because it is too much to juggle. Even taking a moment to pause, reflect on what’s going on in our lives how these circumstances are making us feel, can make a difference during such a busy time of year to help avoid burnout.

With the days getting shorter, I always remind myself to take my vitamin D and make time for the things that I love! Have wonderful holidays and see you in January!

Yael
Peer Wellness Ambassador
Honours in English and Creative Writing, Minor in Sexuality Studies