Self-Care & Wellness Resources

Virtual Relaxation Resources

Check out our wide variety of virtual relaxation resources to help you relieve stress and recharge.

Use a free app like Breathe2Relax or Insight Timer for tools to manage anxiety/stress.
Intentional, mindful breathing can be a powerful tool to help manage stress and anxiety. You can practice your breathing anywhere and at any time! Try some of exercises below to get you started.
- Reducing Stress Through Deep Breathing
- How to reduce stress with the 2:1 breathing technique
Gratitude is the practice of finding things in our lives/situations to be grateful for. The practice of gratitude can help to rewire our brains to feel more positive and hopeful automatically.
- 30 days of gratitude challenge
- Gratitude Journal
Being compassionate towards ourselves is key to our mental health. When you find that you are beating yourself up about something, or talking to yourself in a negative way ask yourself, would I talk to a child or loved one this way? If the answer is no, it is time to work on being more compassionate towards yourself.

The Sensory Garden is located adjacent to the Counseling Center. Take a break under the mesquite trees while enjoying our flower and herb garden. Smell and touch the herbs and help yourself to some basil, rosemary, or chives to enjoy later.
Visit the Campus Beach, Hammock Village, Cat Alley, or the Hike & Bike Trail.
Spend time outdoors reading, journaling, or just relaxing and enjoying nature.
Rent outdoor equipment (e.g., kayak, SUP, tent) from Rec Sports or register for an outdoor adventure clinic or trip. Call 361-825-2454 or visit click here for more information.

Take a walk on the Hike & Bike trail, work out, do yoga or Zumba at the Dugan Wellness Center. Check out I-Engage for current classes.
Use a free fitness app like Down Dog (yoga app) or 7 Minute Workout.
Try to get 6-8 hours of sleep and nourish your body with healthy food.
Check out Mindful Mondays on Instagram @tamucc_counseling
Yoga is a great way to manage stress and anxiety. Below you will find some free online yoga classes for beginners to try in the comfort of your own home.
- Yoga For Complete Beginners - 20 Minute Home Yoga Workout!
- 10 Minute Morning Yoga Flow
Having trouble sleeping? Listen to some relaxing music to help you fall asleep
- Sleep For 11 Hours Straight
- Calming Piano Music with Rain & Thunder Sounds for Sleep or Relaxing

Join Walk with a Pal at the Dugan Wellness Center indoor track on Tuesdays at 11am.
Check out upcoming campus events and student organization meetings on I-Engage.
Call, text, or visit a friend or family member.
Smile at or say “hi” to your roommate/neighbor/classmate/co-worker/Community Assistant.
Attend a Counseling Center workshop or group. More details about upcoming workshops can be found on our I-Engage page.

Need some motivation to help you study? Listening to music can help. Research shows that listening to music increases dopamine production in our brains to help us feel relaxed and more motivated.
Always remember that ACTION=MOTIVATION. This means that in order to feel motivated you must first take action. Often, we wait to feel motivated, and the motivation (especially in stressful situations) never comes. Take a little bit of action first and the motivation will follow!
Today’s Plan - come up with a plan for the day. Make a checklist or use your planner (paper or electronic) to keep track of your day.
- Academic Motivation
- Goals and planning/organization templates

Remember, self-care includes your physical AND mental health.

Shower, personal hygiene routine, medication, clean clothes, etc.

Nutritious food, water, tea, etc.

Call, text, or schedule an online visit.

Go for a walk, run, or just sit outside to read or journal.

Go for a walk, workout, or do some yoga.

For at least an hour, unplug from social media and electronics.

Take a nap, and/or get to bed early