To anyone reading this: You may feel alone right now, you may not have your friends and family physically around you, but you are not alone in this. We are all in this together. Every day is a day closer to things getting back to normal :)
My advice is try to avoid getting stuck in your head, stay occupied. Do things. Watch TV or Netflix, play video games, do exercise, go for a run. This is especially important for those of us who already struggle with anxiety.
Try picking up a new hobby, learn a new skill, instrument or language. Let’s make the most of this situation.
Add your message here!
Well done to everyone who is adjusting to working and studying from home at this time. Hope you are all getting by okay, stay in touch. Take care.
Kayleigh, SU Marketing Team
I miss working at the SU, I miss my colleagues, I miss all the students who come to the events I put on. I especially miss Tuesday night Weekly Quiz where everyone gets together, laughs and has a great time.
Courtney, Events Assistant
Can’t wait to see my uni friends from halls again, missing you all!
I’m going to be the first in that Nandos queue when this is all over!
Really miss all my colleagues from the SU. I also miss the students, they keep me on my feet.
Jacqui, SU Reception
Just think about all the money you are saving and how you will treat yourself when it is all over!
I dreamed I was forced to eat a giant marshmallow. When I woke up, my pillow was gone.
If you are reading this: YOU ARE AMAZING! Smile and you will get through this time. Miss all the students, especially the ones who always used to get the PS4 controllers and the table tennis bats, you know who you all are ;)
Thank you Marketing for setting up this Well Wishes Noticeboard. It is an excellent idea.
Del, Admin and HR
Why is our Solar System so unappreciated by aliens? It only has one star!
Jeff, School Rep for Maths and Computer Science
To Nursing Students,
Whether you are deciding to opt in or out of practice, or if you should book bank shifts to help out, this message is for you.
This pandemic has created many front lines which require manning. Go to the one that is right for you and your personal situation. Guilt has no place in your decision making process. Remove it and the decision will be easier. Please be kind to yourself during these unprecedented times.
Best wishes,
Ruth, School Rep for Nursing
I have found that the Calm app, which can be downloaded for free, is quite useful. There are soundscapes such as waterfalls, rainfall and streams. For me, 10 minutes of this per day has been a big help in getting my mind to relax. Might be worth a try.
Look at it this way...
EVERYDAY IS PJ DAY!
Missing you all so much.
Nayia, School of Arts Rep
Just want to encourage anyone feeling pressured to do something productive with their time right now that it is completely fine to do completely nothing. Being alive and taking each day as it comes is enough.
You are doing amazing!
Hello from everyone in the Chaplaincy team. We miss you all.
Sarah, Marie, Sonia, Abdul, Shyam and Father Mark
Thank you to the fabulous Performing Arts staff who have been constantly checking in with us and going above and beyond to make sure we are okay. Times are hard at the moment but make something good out of this bad situation. Keep creating, keep moving and more importantly stay safe and inside.
Send love to your friends, write them letters, do quizzes, check in with yourself, try something new, binge a new series. Look after yourselves and this will all be okay soon.
If you are ever struggling, do not be afraid to reach out. We are all in the same boat here and we all need as much help as we can get. The days might be dark but the sun will always rise tomorrow.
Lots of love, well wishes and happiness.
Lottie xx
To anyone reading this: there is no right or wrong way of feeling at the moment. Whatever you feel is okay. Be kind to yourself.
Take care, from the Doctoral College
Some things in life are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you swear and curse
When you are chewing on life’s gristle
Do not grumble, give a whistle
And this will help things turn out for the best...
And always look on the bright side of life.
Keep positivity in your head, whatever comes. Connect with people and catch up with tasks you have been postponing. I ordered a small 1000 piece puzzle, keeping me well occupied at the weekends. Finally, you are getting time to prioritise yourself.
Teeroumanee