Short Yoga Flow
Whether you need a relaxing wake-up in the morning or something to wind down before bed, or even a short break to clear your mind...
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HEALTHY + WELL
University of Richmond's Student Health and Wellness Blog
Oct 9, 2021
Workouts at the Gym
Going to the gym, especially during this time, is difficult and it can be difficult to find the motivation to do so.
Oct 6, 2021
Easy Dorm Room Breakfast Recipe - Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats!
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Stir well to evenly mix, then cover and store in the fridge overnight...
Oct 3, 2021
Feeling Burnt Out? Here are 3 Ways to Cope with School-Related Stress
The last couple of weeks have been difficult for every student at UR. As assignments and projects keep piling up, it is easy to give in ...
Sep 27, 2021
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga
Taking a minute to breath and ground yourself is crucial during this last month of the semester.
Aug 1, 2021
5 Books on Positive Living and Wellbeing You Should Read as a Young Adult
Navigating your life in your college days and even throughout the rest of your twenties is not a small feat...
May 10, 2021
4 Easy Core Workouts for Beginners
Going to the gym is an achievement in itself, but it can sometimes be intimidating to see everyone doing their own workout.
Feb 13, 2021
Guided Meditation for Beginners
If you're relatively new to meditation, like me, guided meditations are very helpful! Guided meditation is meditation led by someone else -
Nov 29, 2020
How I Started Journaling (and Why You Should Too)
About a year ago, I finally started journaling. I, for one, have seen my fair share of Pinterest journaling posts that seemed so impossibly
Nov 24, 2020
Navigating Cooking for Myself as a College Student
Like any student at this university, entering Richmond’s campus was most likely one of the first tastes of freedom and independence I was...
Nov 12, 2020
Dorm Room Interval Workout
If you want to squeeze in a quick workout without leaving your bedroom, you are in the right place!
Nov 8, 2020
Daily Journaling: What and Why
Journaling discourages this detachment and develops the foundation for empathy! A self-reflection that distinctifies our conditioned...
Sep 13, 2020
Caring for Your Face Coverings
Since face coverings have become a new necessity, it is essential that we are caring for them regularly and doing what we can to keep...
Sep 7, 2020
Things to Do on Campus in September
As the University of Richmond continues to remain in the Red Phase for the foreseeable future, our first semester of the 2020 - 2021...
Jun 20, 2020
Free Online Courses
Since many in-person classes and activities for the summer have been cancelled due to coronavirus, many of us are looking for new ways to...
Jun 9, 2020
Netflix Recommendations
A list of some of our favorite shows and movies on Netflix that we encourage you to watch...
Jun 5, 2020
Protesting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
After the recent death of George Floyd, thousands of Americans across the country have taken part in protests over racism and police...
May 27, 2020
Easy Quarantine Mug Cake Recipe
This chocolate mug cake is delicious and super easy to make - the only cooking required is 90 seconds in the microwave! Use this recipe...
May 21, 2020
My Experience Following a Youtube Art Therapy Exercise
Recently, I decided to follow an art therapy video after experiencing anxiety and stress during quarantine. I knew that art therapy has...
May 19, 2020
Birth Control Information Sessions Starting This Fall
Beginning in the fall, the Wellness Education Bandits, in conjunction with the Student Health Center, will be conducting birth control...
May 17, 2020
Health Podcast Recommendations
Podcasts are a great way to increase your knowledge about a variety of topics, and they are convenient to listen to during long commutes...
May 11, 2020
Quarantine Recipe: Whipped Coffee
Whipped coffee is a super easy, yet delicious beverage that has become an internet sensation over the past few months. Taking only a...
May 2, 2020
Work Out With Jasmine Walker
Hi! My name is Jasmine Walker and I am a first-year student at the University of Richmond. When I was 15 years old, I decided I wanted to...
Apr 23, 2020
Q + A With Glory Harmon: Founder of Afro Jewelry and UR First-Year Student
Working with the jewelry has helped me see the beauty in everyday things. This always brings a sense of positivity into my day...
Apr 12, 2020
Q + A With Olivia Lomax: Artist, Nature Lover, and UR First-Year Student
In a time where everything feels so uncontrollable, getting to create a little scene on paper is sort of calming. Also, I’ve been sending...
Apr 12, 2020
Q + A With Erin Watton: Businesswoman, Artist, and UR Junior
Doing art definitely helps me relax and helps me cope with some new anxieties I've faced while at home. I would recommend that everyone...
Mar 24, 2020
Dorm Rooms and Marie Kondo
If you’ve read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up or have seen the Netflix show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo,” you know that following...
Mar 24, 2020
Houseplants and Health
Indoor plants are great! From orchids to succulents, these plants come in many varieties and often require very low maintenance. Not only...
Mar 24, 2020
Napping: Good or Bad?
For many college students, the opportunity to take a nap can seem like a dream come true. We’ve all experienced busy, exhausting days...
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