Your LUU Wellbeing Update - 15/07/2020

Appeals

This month has seen the release of grades and classifications for students across the University – congratulations to all those who finished their academic year whilst persevering through trying circumstances. We understand that not all students will be content with their results, and may want to appeal a mark or classification. LUU’s Advice Team is currently working hard to help students with their appeal cases, so please do get in touch if you require support, or check out our self-help pages.

The NHS Five Ways to Wellbeing

1. Connect

– Join the Facebook community group

– University tips on how to connect during lockdown

– Sign up to the weekly Dose of Happy email

– Listen to the LUU Health & Wellbeing team’s wonderful podcast

– Leeds Bereavement Network might be a useful resource for those dealing with loss

– The Suicide Prevention Network aims to support those at risk of suicide

2. Stay active

– The Edge are posting new home workout blogs and videos every week

– Find lots of free exercise routines on the NHS website

– Sport England have some great advice, tips and guidance on staying active in and around the house

– Get in touch with our wonderful meditation teacher James if you’d like to take part in his meditation classes online

– Also, our brilliant Qigong teacher Xiao will be running online classes so feel free to get in touch directly to sign up

3. Learn something new

– Try the Thriving During Isolation quiz to get an idea of how best you can ensure your wellbeing during lockdown

– Interested in learning some coaching skills? Try the 10 Days to Happiness course by Action for Happiness

– Sign up to the Creative Quarantine newsletter for some daily inspiration

– British Sign have a pay-as-you-feel course designed to teach British Sign Language

– Learn how to grow your own vegetables or just learn more about your garden

4. Give to others

– You may want to check out the different volunteering opportunities with the NHS

– Leeds City Council and Volunteer Action Leeds have launched a project to volunteer with them

– Contact We Care Leeds to find out more about how you might be able to help locally

– Alex Sobel MP is compiling a database of volunteers to help the community in Leeds North West

5. Helpful Mindfulness resources

– Headspace

– CALM app

– Mind

– Wellbeing and Mental Health during Covid-19 booklet

Coronavirus

This week we’d like to shine a spotlight on Coping with Coronavirus – a fantastic website which features self-help guides on topics such as anxiety, bereavement and setting yourself realistic and kind goals during the pandemic.

LUU’s own regularly updated Covid-19 related FAQs are available here.