Live Events: December 7th - December 11th

Tuesday, December 8:

• ISU WellBeing Webinar: Mid-Morning Mindfulness - 10:00 - 10:15 am

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 mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. For more information go here.   

• NAMI Webinar: Holiday Stress & Self-Care - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
  The “most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always feel that wonderful, with an array of demands on our time and energy often leaving us feeling depleted, disappointed, and depressed. This one-hour session includes practical tips to manage the stress that accompanies the holidays, tips for self-care, and ways to find the support you need from a licensed therapist. Let’s bring more “peace & joy” back into your holiday season!  For more information and to register, go here.

Wednesday, December 9:

• ISU WellBeing Webinar: Well-being Wednesday Conversation – 2:30 - 3:00 pm

We want to connect with you! Every Wednesday join your ISU WellBeing team, or special guest, in a conversation on well-being during these challenging times. Each week we will share information on staying well and connecting with other ISU employees both at work and at home.  For more information about and to join the conversation, go here. 

Topic: WellBeing Resources: Tips, strategies and resources to thrive during the holidays

Speaker:  Stephanie Downs and Sue Tew-Warming, ISU WellBeing

Thursday, December 10:

• ISU WellBeing Webinar: Mid-Morning Mindfulness - 10:00 - 10:15 am

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 mornings for a simple 15-minute mindfulness experience. For more information go here.   

• NAMI of Greater Des Moines Webinar: Understanding Depression - 12:00 - 1:00 pm

How is depression different from sadness? An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms and treatment options for depressive disorders. Includes practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others. For more information and to register, go here.

Friday, December 11: 

• ISU WellBeing - Walk and Talk - We are taking a break for December -

Looking into starting again in new year!  For more information go here.