Healthy Buffs

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    While 2020 was an incredibly difficult year for many of us, it also showed us how important it is to prioritize our mental health and take care of one another. Get tips and takeaways from the past year to improve your mental health in 2021.
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    This past year has been full of transitions, and it can feel overwhelming when we experience a number of changes all at once. Here are a few tips to help you live (and thrive) through change.
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    New year, new resolution. Creating New Year’s resolutions can be difficult, especially when we are faced with a laundry list of things to do or feel like we’re still recovering from last year. Here are a few tips to help you set goals and resolutions for 2021.
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    For many of us, this year has felt isolating, especially if you aren’t able to celebrate holidays with your friends or family. Here are a few ideas to help you ring in the holidays away from home.
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    Each year our Buff families share their most prized family recipes as part of our Taste of Home event. These recipes are a reminder of how important it is to connect with loved ones and our traditions. Try some!
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    It’s important to communicate our thoughts and views respectfully and be willing to consider what others have to say. Here are a few tips to help you get through the tough conversations you may be having over the break.
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    It’s normal to feel stressed, worried or anxious about finals. Here are a few tips for creating positive affirmations that can help you change negative thought patterns and get you through the rest of the year.
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    Social media has a lot of benefits: it’s a place where we can keep up with friends, make plans and hear about events. However, it can also become a source of stress and anxiety. Here are some tips to help you navigate social media in a positive way.
  • Sick person reading thermometer
    Preparing for flu season has never been more important. Coupled with the current COVID-19 pandemic, the flu season poses significant risks to students and our community. Take precaution this fall by following these tips.
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    Racial trauma happens when individuals witness or experience racial discrimination, threats to safety or societal shaming due to the color of their skin or ethnic group affiliation. Here are five ways to begin addressing it.
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