First things first; what is a gratitude journal? The basic premise of a gratitude journal is to spend a moment every day or once a week writing down something... more
As a student or scholar at Yale, screens are a big part of your academic life. Classes and meetings are happening over Zoom, your emails are endless, and your... more
February is always one of the toughest months of winter. It’s still cold. It’s still dark. And there are new stressors with starting the new year... more
Welcome to the fourth installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and invites... more
Welcome to a new series of programs at OISS this semester called Molly Makes…! Throughout the spring semester your Assistant Director of Programs at... more
Welcome to the fifth installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and invites... more
Welcome to the sixth installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and invites... more
Welcome to the third installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and invites... more
OISS staffers, Luca and Nathan, are board game enthusiasts and the pandemic hasn't stopped them from playing! They have put together some tips for... more
Welcome to the seventh installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and invites... more
Welcome to the eighth and final installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and... more
Did you know that adult coloring can actually relax your brain? There are many studies out there, but according to the Cleveland Clinic, here are three reasons... more
Spring has finally arrived and with the new season comes beautiful weather which is perfect for discovering new parts of New Haven! One way to get to know... more
We could all use a little extra kindness in our days, right? Well help us spread the love by painting kindness rocks and leave them across campus for people to... more
Welcome to the second installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director for Programs, “makes” something new and invites... more
Many of you have probably heard of the idea of telling yourself daily positive affirmations, but does it really work? The short answer is YES. And there’... more
Being a student or scholar at Yale comes with it’s fair share of pressure and stress. Often when we are stressed and overwhelmed with school and work, we... more
Having a hard time inserting mindfulness into your daily routine? Try Mindful Bingo! You can use the Mindful Bingo sheet above or check out other examples... more
In celebration of Earth Day, our wellness activity for the week is to get outside and take a mindful hike or walk! Never taken a mindful walk before? Look at... more
Did you know that gardening can actually improve your Mental Health? According to Psychology Today, gardening can help you to: Practice acceptance Move... more
Did anyone else find it hard to set goals in 2020? There was no where to go, restaurants weren’t open, gyms were closed, borders were hard to cross;... more
Looking for the top holiday hits in the U.S.? Your OISS team has compiled our favorite holiday music into a Spotify playlist for you to enjoy over the break!... more
OISS staffer, Jesse, has put together a beautiful guide to her family's New England Christmas Tree Traditions and it's a great read for anyone who has... more
As we get closer to the end of the semester, stress might begin to build up and start to feel overwhelming. But instead of just turning on the TV or ordering... more
OISS Adviser, Kira Bellucci, regularly makes homemade pasta and she has graciously shared her recipe with us. Follow her easy recipe here and send us... more
If you’ve never tried origami, now's your chance! Watch the recording of a special virtual workshop we held in March to teach the basics of origami... more
Winter is the perfect time to try out new recipes for warm and toasty beverages! OISS staffer, Nathan, is an expert Chai maker and used to make the staff a cup... more
We all could use some Words of Wisdom right now. Diane Frankel-Gramelis, Student Wellness Counselor at the Yale School of Public Health, is releasing weekly... more
With all of us stuck in our homes again this January, we are bringing you a special installment of the Molly Makes series, where Molly, OISS Assistant Director... more
We know what it's like to go down the streaming rabbit hole, so we've put together a list of our favorite movies and shows that are out there right now... more
OISS has compiled our favorite books for you to enjoy when you need a break from your required reading or after work! Check out our list on Pinterest and let... more
When you head outside to take a walk over break, listen to one of our favorite podcasts along the way! See our list here: https://pin.it/7Cv3irG. OISS... more
The OISS staff has been keeping busy in the evenings with some DIY holiday crafts! OISS staff member, Molly, has turned her apartment into a winter wonderland... more
OISS is excited to invite you to join us for a New York City Football Club (NYCFC) Game on Saturday, April 27th! New York City Football Club (NYCFC) is an... more
