{"id":16349,"date":"2020-12-11T08:52:58","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T13:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/?p=16349"},"modified":"2021-09-23T15:16:55","modified_gmt":"2021-09-23T19:16:55","slug":"overwhelmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/overwhelmed\/","title":{"rendered":"Overwhelmed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fullwidth\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When the to-do list starts to stack up, it&#8217;s quite easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. We hear you, and it\u2019s so important to remember how absolutely normal this is. So we are here to help you ease these horrible feelings and to take each task one step at a time. Try a water break, and check out our hack to drinking more water throughout the day. Or sometimes it just helps to hug your fluffy friend; be sure to take some photos for us to post! But no matter what, remember that everything is going to be okay and that it\u2019s okay to take a break!<\/span><\/p>\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero  \"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/960\/amy-dog-2.jpg);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<h2><b>Hug your pet<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take a photo, DM <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uricampusrec\/\">@uricampusrec<\/a> (we will post as many as we can)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Background music&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.relaxmelodies.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Relax Melodies App&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/b><b style=\"font-family: Charter, Georgia, serif;font-size: 20px\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">helps you concentrate and stimulates relaxation.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.RelaxationMusicCalm&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Relaxing Music 2020&nbsp;<\/a>Perfect anti-stress application, Relaxing Music 2021 is the application specially designed for your needs, that will allow you to fully relax wherever you are.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/music-zen-relaxing-sounds\/id1435584540\">Music Zen App <\/a>Find inner balance and peace with your beautiful self in Music Zen. Reduce daily stress, insomnia and anxiety with the help of professionally designed breathing exercises, guided meditations, relaxing sounds, visual scenes and mini-games. Just one tap and you\u2019ll feel relief and inner lightness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"oembed oembed-youtu-be\" style=\"\" data-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/f57WfZYk39E\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Moment of Zen in RI\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f57WfZYk39E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Water Break<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24664 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/960\/Screen-Shot-2021-09-23-at-3.10.15-PM-300x300.png\" alt=\"water bottle\" width=\"222\" height=\"258\">Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Why drink water? It cushions the brain, spinal cord, and other sensitive tissues <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dehydration can affect brain structure and function. It is also involved in the production of hormones and neurotransmitters. Prolonged dehydration can lead to problems with thinking and reasoning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DIY projects guaranteed to relieve stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/were-moodica\/7-fun-diy-projects-guaranteed-to-relieve-stress-4aebdde243dc\">7 Fun DIY projects<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Time for a 1.5 hour break?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/culture\/g28818997\/best-funny-podcasts\/\">Podcasts when you need a really good laugh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/cheaper_by_the_dozen\">Cheaper by the Dozen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/daddy_day_care\">Daddy Daycare<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/movies\/cheaper-by-the-dozen-kids-quarantine-reunion\/\">The Parent Trap Reunion TikToks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/clueless\">Clueless<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/dodgeball_a_true_underdog_story\">Dodgeball<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt1156398\/\">Zombieland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/were_the_millers\">We&#8217;re the Millers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/shawshank_redemption\">Shawshank Redemption<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/50_first_dates\">50 First Dates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/counseling\/\">URI Counseling Center<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;helps students lead successful and fulfilling lives through counseling, referrals, outreach programs, and online self-assessments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/healthservices\/\">Health Services <\/a><\/strong>We are here to support you in that, providing a wide range of care that addresses the whole you\u2014your physical and mental health and wellness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/campusrec\/well-being-coaching\/\"><b>Well-being&nbsp;<\/b><strong>Coaching<\/strong><\/a> for URI students offers one on one meetings with a certified Well-being Coach, who is trained to identify your strengths and support you with a goal or behavior change. <strong>Sign up for a virtual appointment on Starfish.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jedfoundation.org\/mental-health-resource-center\/\">JED\u2019s Mental Health Resources<\/a><\/strong> Provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges and make a successful transition to adulthood.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/womenscenter\/\">The URI Women\u2019s Center<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;partners with others in the URI community to provide an empowering space that promotes social justice for every member of the community, regardless of gender, gender identity, body, ability, sexual orientation, race, spirituality, and ethnicity.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/gender-sexuality\/\">The URI Gender and Sexuality Center<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>website contains a variety of resources, contacts, programs, and support for people everywhere.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/mcc\/mission\/\">The Multicultural Student Services Center<\/a><\/strong> promotes access, equity, and individual growth for traditionally underserved students.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/\">Disability Services for Students<\/a><\/strong> works with students and all units of URI to create inclusive and sustainable learning and working environments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/deanofstudents\/\">The Dean of Students Office<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;offers a wide variety of services designed to empower our students and facilitate their involvement in the university\u2019s decision-making process.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/veterans\/\"><strong>The Office of Veteran Affairs and Military Programs<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;at URI welcomes veterans, military, and their families to our beautiful campus community. We value your service to our country and we thank you<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rhody-outpost\/\"><strong>Rhody Outpost<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;The pantry provides food and other items at no charge to students, along with services and resources (<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/rhody-outpost\/students-first-fund\/\">see the Students First Fund page<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the to-do list starts to stack up, it&#8217;s quite easy to feel overwhelmed by it all. We hear you, and it\u2019s so important to remember how absolutely normal this is. So we are here to help you ease these horrible feelings and to take each task one step at a time. 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