CALGARY – SAIT Polytechnic is launching a new initiative with the hopes of helping students battle the blues.
The premise is simple: those who sign up for ‘The 28 Days of Happiness’ will get a supportive message in their inbox for the entire month of February.
“Starting Feb. 1, students who have signed up will receive an email every day with a positive message or activity they can do to boost their spirits,” says Manager of Student Development and Counselling at SAIT Lois Hayward.
Student Development and Counselling announced the program on the third Monday in January, a day widely considered to be the most depressing day of the year.
Several factors come together to produce ‘Blue Monday,’ including short winter days, the arrival of Christmas credit card bills, failing New Year’s resolutions and low motivational levels.
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In addition, post-secondary students have the added pressure of looming mid-terms and, and for many, the final semester before graduation and job hunting.
To help students put a smile on their face, the facility will be airing The Happy Movie over lunch on Monday— a documentary exploring the idea of a “happiness revolution.”
In addition, the SAIT Students’ Association will be handing out free beach-themed giveaways.
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