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Monday, January 17:
University Holiday- No programming today
Tuesday, January 18:
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am *Note this is a new zoom link for Spring 2022*
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when things around you are 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, click here if you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
OCD involves much more than anxiety about germs or compulsions to clean. An accessible guide to understanding this often-misunderstood diagnosis, including symptoms of OCD, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options. Learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday, January 19:
ISU WellBeing Webinar: Eat Mindfully in 2022 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
If you have been interested in the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs offered through ISU WellBeing in the past, here's a chance to learn more and take away some useful strategies! In this workshop, we'll share the foundation of a healthy way to embrace your relationship with food. Mindful eating means no more measuring, counting, logging, deprivation or guilt. We will introduce a simple yet powerful approach for deciding when, what and how much to eat– and never diet again. Click here to register *note spots are limited to 50 participants*
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: Understanding Hoarding | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that involves much more than keeping extra papers around. This seminar explores the reasons people hoard, common symptoms of hoarding, and the impact hoarding has on both the individual and the family. Explore treatment options and tips for communicating with someone who hoards with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, click here
Thursday, January 20:
Employee & Family Resources (EFR) Webinar: Finding YOU in 2022 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A New Year brings opportunities to explore hobbies, complete activities, set goals, and pursue accomplishments. Oftentimes people lose sight of what they set out to achieve about three weeks into the month of January. Join this webinar to hit the reset button, discover different ways to practice self-care, and gain a better understanding of what will motivate YOU in 2022! For more information and to register, click here
ISU WellBeing: Mid-Morning Mindfulness | 10:00 am - 10:15 am *Note this is a new zoom link for Spring 2022*
There is no better way to stay focused and productive when things around you are 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, click here if you would like to receive an email with the registration link, email WorkLife and it will be sent to you.
Mindspring Mental Health Alliance Webinar: The Science Behind Mental Health | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Are mental health disorders best understood as physical illnesses that affect the brain? Or do these disorders belong in a category all their own? An accessible guide to understanding causation, prevalence, treatment and prevention of mental illness. Separate myths and facts on this often-misunderstood topic. For more information and to register, click here
Friday, January 21:
ISU WellBeing: Friday Walk and Talk | *Live sessions have ended until early Spring 2022*
While our Walk and Talks have "officially" ended until Spring 2022, we still encourage everyone to get out and walk as weather permits! For more information and resources for walking on campus, click here. As we know, winter weather in Iowa can be unpredictable so if we have an unseasonably warm day and anyone feels like a group walk, send out a Campus Connection note in Adventure2 and see if your colleagues are up for an impromptu walk around campus! You can also check out our newest program, Strolls for Well-Being at ISU, for other ideas on combining walking and mindfulness.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday January 26, 2022: Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Webinar: Time for a Financial Checkup | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
A review of your family’s financial situation is a great way to make sure you are moving in the right direction – it can also boost your momentum. This session will introduce a practical tool for reviewing your financial status, and help you clarify financial goals. For more information and to register, click here
Wednesday January 26, 2022: ISU WellBeing & CELT: Introduction to the Winter Strolls for Well-being at ISU - Virtual Session | 12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need to step away from your workspace, the Strolls for Well-being at ISU were created to offer you various opportunities on central campus, or to pause wherever you are. Whether you have 30 minutes or 5 minutes, these materials have been designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule. Join us for an introduction to the Winter Strolls. Frequently asked questions will be addressed and the flexibility of this program will be experienced. Participants will leave this session with an overview of the Strolls and an experience of how this program can support their overall holistic health. To register, click here
Thursday January 27, 2022: ISU WellBeing & CELT: Introduction to the Winter Strolls for Well-being at ISU - Virtual Session | 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or simply need to step away from your workspace, the Strolls for Well-being at ISU were created to offer you various opportunities on central campus, or to pause wherever you are. Whether you have 30 minutes or 5 minutes, these materials have been designed to be flexible and fit into your schedule. Join us for an introduction to the Winter Strolls. Frequently asked questions will be addressed and the flexibility of this program will be experienced. Participants will leave this session with an overview of the Strolls and an experience of how this program can support their overall holistic health. For more information, click here