Wellbeing News

EAP Tips and Resources

16 Apr 2020

Find Comfort in Working from Home!

Working from the comfort of your home can be great; however, you might find that it can become rather uncomfortable by the end of the day. When thinking about all the necessary changes to transition to a successful work-from-home setup, have you considered the ergonomics of your work-station?

Mindfulness Spring Refresh and Renew

16 Apr 2020

Mindful@Home Free Mini-Retreat

To help you practice healthy self-care and connect with compassion, we’re offering our Spring Refresh, a FREE 3-Day Online Mini-Retreat, with guided practices for self-care and rejuvenation. These practices are designed to help you consciously invite greater simplicity, love, and compassion into your life, while clearing away those habits that no longer serve you.

How to Manage Your Stress When the Sky is Falling

14 Apr 2020

It’s natural to feel stressed right now. As we try to navigate our new normal, we’re worried about getting sick or losing our jobs, we’re inundated with news about death tolls and an economic recession, and we’re isolated from coworkers, friends, and family.

Free Speakers Series from NAMI of Greater Des Moines

8 Apr 2020

NAMI of Greater Des Moines is offering a free speaker series beginning Wednesday, April 8th.  Every Wednesday at noon, NAMI will host a nationally-renowned motivational speaker who is part of the Midwest Speakers Bureau. Their promise is to offer a new perspective and a little inspiration to carry you through the week. 

Friday Walk and Talks

2 Apr 2020

Every Friday from April 3 to May 15, set out on a one-mile walk at the location of your choice.

ISU WellBeing is committed to creating a walking community (even virtually) for ISU employees. This Spring we are encouraging you to break from the work you are doing and go on a one-mile walk every Friday. We have a few suggestions for how you can connect during this time.

Mid-Morning Mindfulness

31 Mar 2020

Mid-Morning Mindfulness

There is no better way to stay focused and productive when all around you is a little chaotic than to practice mindfulness. Join your colleagues and the ISU WellBeing team, and special guests, every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a mindfulness experience. Each week ISU WellBeing team members will guide a 15-minute practice via Zoom. All are welcome in connecting as one ISU community.

What I Learned About Myself at the Grocery Store: Mindfulness Lessons from COVID-19

30 Mar 2020

What I Learned About Myself at the Grocery Store:

Mindfulness Lessons from COVID-19

By: Elaine Smookler, March 20, 2020

Elaine Smookler didn't expect to find herself fighting the urge to panic-buy while shopping this week. Here's how mindfulness helped her to slow down and remember kindness.

Blood Supply Needs Your Donation!

23 Mar 2020

Looking for ways to support your community in this time of need, please consider supporting the local blood drive! Whether you live in Ames or other communities, your donation is needed. 

Please consider donating at a donation center in your area now and in the next few months to come!

Break the Coronavirus Anxiety Cycle

19 Mar 2020

Author and assistant professor at Brown University, Judson A. Brewer, M.D. , shares perspective on how the panic and anxiety spreads during challenging times and how your brain naturally responds in this situation. Learn how simple awareness can help you break from the anxiety cycle.

 

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