
Survive and Thrive
U-M can be a demanding place. But you can’t do your best if you’re hungry, sleepy, or stressed out. Recent studies demonstrate that people are more productive if they work less, sleep more, and take frequent breaks. So prioritize being good to yourself.
here are some ideas…
Take Care
Ensure your health and wellness by getting enough sleep, eating well, exercising, and understanding and managing stress and anxiety
Mindfulness
Learn how practicing mindfulness can help improve your academic performance by improving motivation, concentration, and focus, as well as helping you manage anxiety
Get Help
Take control and get help: If stress is getting the better of you or if you feel unsettled or unhappy, seek help from LSA advisors, the staff at Counseling and Psychological Services, and U-M’s central health clinic, University Health Services
Advising Health and Wellness Resources
- Overcoming Test AnxietyWhat Is Test Anxiety? Every student experiences some anxiety preparing for and taking exams. It is a normal response to any performance-related activity. If anxiety is hindering your… Continue reading Overcoming Test Anxiety
- MindfulnessReflection Rooms on Campus Here is a link to find reflection rooms available to students, staff, and faculty on campus: https://trotter.umich.edu/article/reflection-rooms-campus About Mindfulness@Umich Take a moment to pause and… Continue reading Mindfulness
- Health and WellnessUnderstand and Manage Stress and Anxiety What is stress and anxiety and what can I do about it?(from UM’s UHS) What are some strategies for dealing with stress… Continue reading Health and Wellness
- How Can I Get Motivated?Using Your Expectations For Yourself To Become Motivated Students often fall prey to disparaging their own abilities when faced with a difficult task, which can lead to a… Continue reading How Can I Get Motivated?
- Navigating DifficultiesWhat to do if you fail your first exam. If you do poorly on your first exam, you are not alone. Here are some strategies and resources to… Continue reading Navigating Difficulties