Wellness Wisdom Posts

Welcome to Wellness Wisdom! A bi-weekly blog on health and well-being topics, submitted by student Peer Health Educators from the Student Health and Wellness Center. Tune in every other Tuesday at 3 pm to read!

  • Autism: Straight from the Source
    Discussions around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have gained popularity within social culture in the past few years. It can be hard to know what information to trust and what information is misguided. In my opinion, the best way to learn about the autistic experience is from those with autism. Autism is such a diverse life …
  • Self-care During Finals
    Hi Panthers! Summer is right around the corner, but we have just one more hurdle ahead: Finals Week. Exam season is tough and we can get caught up in our studies and forget to take time for ourselves. I wanted to share some information on how you can take mindful breaks between study time to increase your focus and reenergize.   Take a …
  • Reminders From SHAW Before Summer Break
    All of us at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee’s Student Health and Wellness Center wish you a relaxing and enjoyable break. Many of you are preparing for time away from campus, while others are getting ready to participate in commencement. Congratulations to our graduates — we’re proud of you. As the semester winds down, we are …
  • Managing Healthy Relationships
    Healthy relationships are a significant part of every individual's life. When I see the overall well-being of myself, I would like to balance my academics, professional, family, and social life equally so that my mental health will be good and I will be productive. Academic and professional life can be managed by incorporating a good organization and management strategy to handle our responsibilities in a productive way.   On the other hand, maintaining healthy relationships will have a different approach …
  • Sexual Health: Safe Exploration
    College is a time of intellectual and social growth. For many students, it's also a period of personal exploration, which can include exploring sexuality. Understanding your own desires, boundaries, and relationships is a healthy and important part of development. However, sexuality is often stigmatized, and misinformation about sexual health is common. Sexual health is a key component of overall …
  • Go Forward? Only Thing to Do! On We Go! 
    As the days get longer, my time at UWM gets shorter. The realization slowly kicks in that I’ll be leaving a campus that's been home for the past three years. Leaving friendships that I’ve built, connections that I formed, and maybe a few projects left unfinished. There are some feelings of uncertainty and fear of the unknown. What job am I going to have once I’m done and how quickly am I …
  • No Flight? No Fright: Spice Up Your Spring Break Staycation
    As you watch your peers head for vacation, it can be hard to not feel bummed about staying on campus or going home. It can be hard to find ways to stay busy and have fun when the weather is still cold and unpredictable. If you shift your mindset to take advantage of your free time, …
  • Overlooked but Important: Sexual Satisfaction
    A Vital Component of Sexual Health Sexual health is not just about avoiding illness and pregnancy; it's also about well-being and pleasure. Sexual satisfaction is a strong indicator of sexual health, relationship satisfaction, overall health and its impact on quality of life [i][ii][iii][iv]. It's a subjective experience that involves emotional and physical fulfillment from sexual …
  • Taking Care During High Stress Times
    With everything that’s going on, we tend to turn to social media for a break. At some point, social media turns into a constant reminder of the chaos in the world and starts to become overwhelming. It’s important to remember to take a break from the news occasionally and to take the time to practice self-care and process what’s going on in the world right now. Besides taking a social media or news break, …
  • Let’s Make Some SMART Goals!
    Whether you are working toward a lifelong dream or completing a small task for the week, SMART goals are an important tool for helping you achieve the life you desire. Although creating SMART goals can take time, they help build consistency and accountability, which are key components of personal growth. SMART goals can be applied …
  • Beating the Winter Blues and Understanding Seasonal Affective (SAD)
    As the winter season is officially in motion and the semester comes to an end, we may soon encounter feelings of unhappiness. It is important to recognize our feelings and address how we feel. This article is a brief overview of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the winter blues. The peer health educators and I …
  • Getting Active in Milwaukee – On and Off Campus
    Need to get out of your room? Are you feeling down, bored, in need of a distraction or a boost of energy? Whatever your reason is, we all have a reason to get up and get active. But figuring out where to start can be the hardest part. Provided below is a simple UWM student …