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Monday, March 8:
- ISU WellBeing: NEW - Meditation 301: Beyond Mindfulness - Working with Difficult Emotions
In partnership with ISU Professor of Psychology and Zen monk Dr. Douglas Gentile, these sessions will focus on using meditation and contemplative techniques to work with anxiety and other difficult emotions. Email WorkLife to receive a registration link.
Tuesday, March 9:
- ISU WellBeing Webinar: Mid-Morning Mindfulness - 10:00 - 10:15 am - there is a new Zoom link for 2021. Follow the link and register to join us.
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: Setting Limits & Boundaries - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Maintaining a balance between taking care of loved ones and setting boundaries can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises in this one-hour session. For more information and to register, go here.
Wednesday, March 10:
CELT Webinar, Making Art for Mindfulness Online Workshop, 11:00 - 11:50 am via zoom
The term "mindfulness" conjures meditation, breathwork, and mantras, but many creative activities are also contemplative and intentional. Memorial Union Arts Coordinator Letitia Kenemer will guide online workshop participants through a series of three exercises to create visual reminders of mindful intentions and values. Instructors are welcome: these exercises can be used in learning environments.
Together, we will explore vision boards, the process of choosing "your word", and create mini Zen gardens. Participants will be given a list of basic supplies to acquire before this session. This opportunity is offered through CELT at ISU - Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
ISU WorkLife Connections: - 2:30 - 3:00 pm.
We want to connect with you! Every Wednesday join your WorkLife at ISU team, or special guest, in a conversation on work-life balance 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.
Today's session: Topic will be announced soon.
Thursday, March 11:
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: Understanding Bipolar Disorder - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Bipolar disorder involves more than mood swings. An accessible guide to understanding the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and helping others with a licensed therapist. For more information and to register, go here.
Friday, March 12:
ISU WellBeing is committed to creating a walking community (even virtually) for ISU employees. To support this community, we are continuing with the Friday Walk and Talks, but just not as a large group on campus. Whether you are on campus or working remotely, having to maintain physical distancing can feel isolating at times. We want to support you in every way. Join us virtually by taking the time to get up, get out, and walk for your well-being! For more information go here.