Wellness Wisdom Posts

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

  • How to Start Off the Semester Strong If You’re Already Behind 
    “Any Progress is Good Progress”   Starting the semester on the wrong foot can feel overwhelming and discouraging. If you already feel like you’re behind, I'd suggest looking at these simple steps to get caught up. Remember, any progress is good progress!  Step One: Check-In With Yourself  This includes both your body and your mind. …
  • Coming Back to School After 30 and Beyond 
    Not all who wander are lost.   Yes, it’s an odd thing to think about; coming back to school when you are in your later 20’s or early 30’s. For some, it’s the first time going to college. For others, it’s a second chance. For me, it’s the second chance. It’s a second chance to know …
  • How Can SHAW Support You Through Finals?
    It's the end of the semester, and feeling overwhelmed by school, work, social life, and other responsibilities is becoming more frequent than it was just a month ago. It's time to take your health into your own hands. Thankfully, the Student Health and Wellness has in-person and online options available for students to help navigate …
  • UWM Mental Health Week 2024
    UWM Mental Health is April 29 – May 3, 2024! Join SHAW for a week of activities dedicated to mental health awareness, self-care, and celebrating community! Visit our main page to learn more!
  • Frame By Frame: May 1-5
    Every part of you deserves to be seen, loved, and celebrated at UWM! Frame by Frame is a cross-campus project aimed to celebrate intersecting identities frame by frame. Stop by any of the Multicultural Student Centers or Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) to be a part of the celebration.  This project is an …
  • Survivor Support & Wellness Fair
    Join us in spreading awareness of sexual assault on Denim Day as we bring together campus and community partners for our Survivor Support & Wellness Fair! Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023Time: 12:00 to 2:00Place: Union Concourse Learn what resources are available for survivors Learn what you can do to help spread awareness of and prevent …
  • Be Well Bingo: Mar. 28 – Apr. 4 
    Be Well Bingo – Mar. 28 – Apr. 4  Join the Student Health and Wellness Center as we explore different ways to Be Well on campus and at home. The first 25 students to complete FIVE activities on the BINGO card using the lists below will receive SHAW T-shirt. All students who submit their completed …