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====Project Introduction====
Stress Release Playground would is expected to take place from March to May 2025on campus. The main activity allows students to smash recycled items in a designated venue to release stress. Overall, it serves to offer several benefits for students, such as emotional release, mental health benefits, social interaction, environmental awareness, creative expression, unique experience.
=== 1. '''Emotional Release''' ===
* '''Stress Release Playground''' Provides a safe environment for individuals to express and release pent-up emotions, reducing stress and frustration.
* '''Physical Activity''': Engaging in smashing items can serve as a physical outlet for emotional tension.
=== 2. '''Mental Health Benefits''' ===
* '''Stress Reduction''': Provides a unique way to cope with stress, potentially lowering anxiety levels.
* '''Improved Mood''': Participants often report feeling happier and more relaxed after engaging in stress release playground activities.
=== 3. '''Social Interaction''' ===
* '''Group Activities''': Encourages teamwork and bonding among participants, fostering a sense of community.
* '''Shared Experiences''': People can connect over their experiences, creating lasting memories and friendships.
=== 4. '''Environmental Awareness''' ===
* '''Recycling Initiative''': Collecting disposed cans promotes environmental sustainability and raises awareness about recycling.
* '''Educational Component''': Participants can learn about waste management and the importance of recycling.
=== 5. '''Creative Expression''' ===
* '''Artistic Opportunities''': Participants can creatively destroy items, turning it into an artistic expression rather than just a destructive act.
* '''Personalisation''': Individuals can bring their own items to smash, making the experience more personal.
=== 6. '''Unique Experience''' ===
* '''Novelty Factor''': A stress release playground is an unconventional activity that can attract attention and increase foot traffic.
* '''Marketing Opportunities''': Unique offerings can help in attracting media coverage and marketing buzz.
=== 7. '''Physical Fitness''' ===
* '''Exercise''': Engaging in physical activities can contribute to fitness, even in a fun, unstructured way.
* '''Coordination and Strength''': Participants can develop better hand-eye coordination and physical strength through smashing activities.
=== 8. '''Therapeutic Potential''' ===
* '''Alternative Therapy''': Can be an adjunct to traditional therapy for those who may find talk therapy challenging.
* '''Mindfulness and Focus''': The act of smashing can encourage mindfulness, helping individuals focus on the present moment.
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====Tactics====
* Collaborate with NGOs, specifically recycling companies to collect disposed cans, bottles, trashes for the stress relief playground* Search for ideal venue for stress relief playground on campus* Gather feedback from participants to understand whether it has improved their stress management A stress release playground that combines with eco-friendly component can provide a multifaceted approach to stress management, promote social interaction, and raise environmental awareness, making it a valuable addition to community wellness initiatives.
==Cohort 2023==