Weekly Wellbeing Themes
Wellbeing and Student Support Services over the Christmas Break
The Wellbeing and Student Support team are here for you throughout the Christmas vacation, with the exception of the University closure from December 23rd 2025 to January 2nd 2026..
If you're staying on campus, you can find details on fun activities, events, and essential support available over the break here.Link opens in a new window
We know the holiday period can be challenging for some. Please be kind to yourself, don't hesitate to seek support, and use this time to rest and recharge. Have a wonderful and restful break!
Wellbeing and self-care tips during the Christmas break
The Christmas break is an essential time to recharge after the academic term. Focus on resting your mind and body:
- Prioritise Sleep Consistency: Aim for a stable sleep schedule. Sleep is vital for our physical and mental health and keeps us functioning at our best.
- Schedule a Digital Detox: Set clear boundaries for checking university emails or academic-related messages. Give yourself permission to mentally detach from your studies.
- Maintain a Routine: While relaxation is key, maintaining a loose structure (consistent wake-up/mealtimes) can prevent the unsettling feeling that often accompanies a complete loss of routine.
- Get Fresh Air Daily: Make time for a short walk, ideally during daylight hours. Exposure to natural light and movement is a proven mood booster.
- Practise Mindful Moderation: Enjoy festive foods and drinks but be aware of how excessive sugar or alcohol can negatively affect your mood and sleep quality.
- Engage in Hobbies: Dedicate time purely to activities you enjoy. Engaging in enjoyable hobbies is a powerful form of active rest.
Studying over the vacation
- Be Realistic About Study: If you have January exams or deadlines, schedule small, manageable blocks of work, but ensure you schedule more time for genuine rest and enjoyment. This will not detract from your studies; it will help keep you working at your best!
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The following videos may prove helpful to some students to view both prior to arrival and upon arrival.
Before arrival:
On arrival:
Hear from Sophie,
Meet our team member Sophie, who is here to talk you through managing your anxiety.
Understanding Wellbeing
A new online module is now available for all Warwick students. It has been designed to improve the wellbeing literacy of students at Warwick and has been co-created by IATL Staff and Students to make sure that it can be accessible to all and geared for often time-constrained University life.
To access the Online Module on Moodle click here
You may find it helpful to view a 2 minute introduction to the module.