DeStress for Success: Take a Break and Recharge!

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Do you need something to take your mind off your worries? We’ve got you covered with DeStress for Success!

This year, the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library is hosting DeStress for Success from Monday, December 2, 2024 – Thursday, December 12, 2024. Join us for a series of stress-relief activities designed to help you recharge and stay focused as finals approach.

What’s Happening?

Daily DeStress Stations: Find materials and instructions for relaxing activities in the Group Study Room and the 2nd floor atrium each day.

Everyday:

• Zen Gardens & Puzzles – Group Study Room
• Connect-the-Dots & Coloring Sheets – 2nd Floor Atrium

Monday, December 2 Playdoh – Group Study Room	Monday, December 9 Playdoh – Group Study Room
Tuesday, December 3 Watercolor – Group Study Room	Tuesday, December 10 Button Making – Group Study Room
Wednesday, December 4 Jewelry Making – Group Study Room	Wednesday, December 11 Jewelry Making – Group Study Room
Thursday, December 5 Button Making – Group Study Room	Thursday, December 12 Watercolor – Group Study Room

Live Events:

Scheduling Advising Table Session with Student Success Center

• When? Monday, December 2, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library: 2nd Floor Atrium

Movie Night with the University Activities Board

• When? Tuesday, December 3, 2024, starting at 4:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library: 4th Floor, Room 441

Study Skills Table Session with Student Success Center

• When? Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library: 2nd Floor

Meditation with Aubrey from Counseling and Wellness

• When? Thursday, December 5, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library: 2nd Floor, Green Swirl Couches
• Come and Go as Needed

Vision Board with Disability and Neurodivergence Cultural Center

• When? Friday, December 6, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library, 1st Floor, Group Study Room

Tying Up Loose Ends Table Session with Student Success Center

• When? Monday, December 9, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library: 2nd Floor

DeStress Over Your Pre-Health Timeline with Student Success Center

• When? Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• Where? Dunbar Library: 4th Floor, Room 441

• Permanent DeStress Station: Located in the Group Study Space, always available for a quick break.
• Online DeStress Guide: Can’t make it to the library? Explore stress-busting activities, links, and resources online anytime.

Need Extra Support?

Counseling and Wellness Services are here for you. If you need more than just a break, the Raider Cares Line is available 24/7 at 937-775-4567.

Whether you’re on campus, remote, or studying from afar, take time to de-stress and finish the semester strong. You’ve got this!