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Finals week is upon us but fear not! On this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., coaches Katie, Avalon, and Rannon provide breathing techniques and simple stretches to help alleviate stress and tension in the body. If you suffer from testing anxiety this week, you can try out these useful stress management tips during the test itself! Good luck with your finals, Wildcats!Resources:Trula. (2023, Feb. 15). Self-Guided Kundalini Shaking for Students [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ykbfZBaT8gWeber State University Stress Relief Center. Relaxation Tips. https://weber.edu/relax/relaxation-tips.html

With finals week fast approaching, we'd like to highlight one of the hidden gems here at Weber State University! On this episode of C.O.A.C.H., Katie, Avalon, and Rannon are joined by Dr. Michael Olpin, the Director of the WSU Stress Relief Center. Today, Michael discusses stress management tips, such as stress prevention and mindfulness, as well as the FREE resources available here at Weber State University.To further explore the Stress Relief Center's resources, visit their website at weber.edu/relax.

Failure is a normal part of life that we all experience, yet most of us try to avoid feelings of failure entirely. On this episode of C.O.A.C.H., coaches Katie, Avalon, and Rannon examine the brain science behind failure, share some of their own experiences with failure, then discuss how to accept, process, and recover. Knowing how to deal with failure builds resilience to future challenges. We hope today's episode will make the prospect of failure a little less daunting!

Happy April Fools' Day, Wildcats! Multiple studies and neuroscience research have shown that humor can actually improve memory recall and retention. Join coaches Katie, Avalon, and Rannon on this episode of C.O.A.C.H. as they discuss the power of humor and how you can use it to enhance your learning. If you need help maintaining motivation in the lead up to finals, these tips can help!

In an earlier episode, we answered some questions that students asked us during the block party. Today, we're back with even more hard-hitting questions from our Weber Wildcats! Join coaches Katie, Avalon, and Rannon on today's episode of C.O.A.C.H. as they give advice to their fellow Weber Wildcats! This week, students ask about time management, study strategies, school-life balance, and ways to pay for college.If you would like to share your story or ask a question, email us at coaching@weber.edu.

Our instructor interview series is back! On this week's episode of C.O.A.C.H., Katie, Avalon, and Rannon interview one of WSU's very own faculty members, Shannon Dixon. Instructor Dixon is a mathematics instructor, and today she shares her words of wisdom on how students can best approach their instructors.