Wellbeing Week

I’ve spent today drinking £1 smoothies, chatting about mental health, and eating free brownies. I decided to forgo the Tai Chi and do yoga in my room instead, but apart from that I’m getting into the swing of the uni’s wellbeing week. The point of this is that every part of the uni that aims to improve people’s health and happiness in some way has a chance to showcase itself – it’s basically the stuff that goes on all the time, but condensed into one week. There are loads of events, and it happily coincides with Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Here is a picture of my friend Lucy’s dog to symbolise happiness, and here’s a breakdown of everything that’s going on in the uni this week:

Monday evening –

Talk about mental illness by Inspirited Minds and Islamic Society – 5-7pm

Workshop by Mental Health Awareness and Support Society in the Alumni Room – 6-7pm

Tuesday –

Craft session by Student Support Services in the Yellow Room – 11am-2pm

Schools Workshops in the Alumni Room 12:30-3pm

Look After Your Mate Workshop in the SU Training Room – 2-4pm

Wednesday –

‘Be-Leaf in Yourself’ (arts, crafts, cooking, chill-out) by Hungry For Change at Brookfield Plot 12-4pm

Water Stall by UoL Sport and Rec in the SU Square – 12-2pm

Laces Campaign for sports teams by Mental Health Charity – afternoon

Fancy Dress Fun Run by University of Leicester Running and Athletics Club at Victoria Park – 6pm

Tea and Toast after LetsDisko by Nightline outside the O2 Academy

Thursday –

Talk by Louise White in the Alumni Room –  12-1pm and 1-2pm

‘The Time of Your Life’ by Caravan Theatre Company – 12pm-4pm

Laughter Yoga taster sessions in Queen’s Hall – 12-12.20pm, 12.30-12.50pm, 2-2.20pm and 2.30-2.50pm

Comedy Workshop in Queen’s Hall – 3:30-5:30pm

Performance Showcase at the Exchange – from 7pm

Friday –

Movie Marathon with LGBTQ Association in the Alumni Room – 11am-3pm

Information stall by Mental Health Awareness and Support Society in the SU Square – 11am – 3pm

My next post in a couple of days will be about little suggestions for better wellbeing you can get involved with all year round. Get involved, and have a great week.