Relax and Refresh This Winter Break

Winter break is more than half over, and it probably feels like time is either flying by or moving entirely too slow. Either way, we hope you are using your time to relax and refresh to get ready for this upcoming semester! If not, there is still time to do a little self-care. To help you out, we have compiled a list of self-care activities, all for $5 or less:

• Take yourself on a coffee date. Read a book, make art, or just sit and enjoy your time free of others and just being by yourself.
• Go to the library or a discount book store and pick up a book on a topic you’ve always wanted to learn about but haven’t ever had time for.
• Take some time and reflect on the things you’re grateful for. Hang it somewhere you can see it.
• Go through your closet to find clothes you don’t wear anymore and donate them.
• Watch funny animal video compilations on YouTube.
• Complete a random act of kindness for someone, and make sure it can’t be traced back to you.
• Buy a sheet mask (or a couple…) from Target or Ulta and take care of your skin. We’re in the dry months, people!
• Go for a walk by yourself and listen to music you love.
• Go see a movie matinee.
• Make gourmet grilled cheese and tomato soup or whatever your go-to comfort food is. Share it with someone.

The list of self-care activities you can do is endless. These are just some of our favorites. It is important to take care of yourself, both now and during the semester, so be sure to keep it up throughout the semester!
In case you’re still having trouble getting excited about coming back, here are some events happening this semester to get excited about:

• Involvement and Opportunity Fair, Wednesday, Feb 6
• Education Abroad Fair, Monday, Feb. 11
• Career Fair, Wednesday, Feb 20
• GSA Drag Show
• International Bazaar
• Dance Team Dancing with the Stars
• Theta Chi Puppy Petting Zoo

We hope to see you at all of these events, and we will be seeing you very soon!