Balance Room

Kelley School of Business students are hardworking. They focus on goals. They put in countless hours of preparation for classes, team projects, exams, job interviews, and more. The Kelley Balance Room serves as a space for students to take a break—physically and mentally. It also reflects the school’s commitment to helping students manage stress and achieve balance.

The Kelley Balance Room is located in Hodge Hall 1157 and is open to admitted Kelley undergraduate students Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The room serves as a space for students to disconnect from their devices, reflect, and enjoy the quiet.

Mindful practices for the Balance Room

Take advantage of the tech-free space. Charging stations in the Balance Room allow you to lock up and charge your devices while you relax.

Unwind where it’s calm. The Balance Room is not a space for group meetings, cell phone conversations, or loud music.

Refresh with water only. Food and drinks other than water are prohibited in the Balance Room.

Create space for everyone. Weighted blankets and art supplies are available for you to use. Be mindful of the shared space, don’t leave trash behind, and return items to the shelf when you leave.

Give yourself a break from doing. While the Balance Room is a tech-free space, you may use the HeadSpace app to discover mindfulness tools, including meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement, and focus exercises. All Kelley undergraduate students have free access to HeadSpace. Email ksbwell@iu.edu for help logging in.

Guide yourself to meet your needs. A quick 15-minute nap in the Balance Room can renew attention span and refresh the body, but it will not replace a good night’s sleep. Getting enough sleep at night enhances academic performance, helps reduce stress and supports good physical and mental health. Long naps may disrupt a good sleep later on. Learn more about healthy sleep habits.

Explore the mindfulness resources, such as coloring mandalas, sketch books, and art supplies. Art-based wellness experiences can offer stress relief and a creative outlet for self expression. Learn more about free wellness and art therapy events.

Quiet spaces around campus

If you're looking for options for individual study space or a quiet place for a meeting on campus, consider these options:

Library space: Campus library facilities have multiple individual study spaces you can reserve online, including the Business/SPEA and Wells libraries.

Indiana Memorial Union (IMU): The IMU is a great place to study and only a 10-minute walk from Hodge Hall. The IMU’s new Interfaith Prayer and Reflection Space serves as a quiet, inclusive area where all Hoosiers can safely and individually address their personal needs.

Get outside: IU Bloomington has plenty of beautiful green space and outdoor seating.

Get info on planning events and learn how to reserve space on campus through the IU Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SIL).

Balance Week

In addition to its daily use, Kelley’s Balance Room will be used to promote student wellness.

To learn more about wellness events, check out the Kelley Events Calendar.

“The Balance Room is a daily reminder that it’s good to unplug and hit your internal reset button on a regular basis. The well-being of our students—physical, mental, and emotional—is very important to us, and we hope the students find this room to be another valuable tool in helping to maintain balance.”

Idalene “Idie” KesnerDean Emeritus, Kelley School of Business

Concerns?

To let us know if something in the Balance Room needs attention, please email the Kelley Student Support team at ksbwell@iu.edu.

Mindful practices for the Balance Room

Unplug

Embrace the quiet

Hydrate for your health

Get comfortable

Refresh your mind

Take your time

Be present

Quiet spaces around campus

Balance Week

Concerns?

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