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Tuesday, November 17:
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.
Guest Leader: Douglas Gentile, Professor of Psychology, Certified Meditation Teacher
- NAMI of Greater Des Moines Webinar: Self-Care and the Impact of Mental Illness on Families - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The complicated nature of mental illnesses can make living or working with a person experiencing a mental illness especially taxing. Learn strategies to respond to problem behaviors, set boundaries, and manage your own stress in this one-hour session. For more information and to register, go here.
Wednesday, November 18:
EAP Webinar: Healthier Holidays: Mindful Eating with Susie Roberts 10:00 - 11:00 am
Eating is a natural, healthy, and pleasurable activity for both satisfying hunger and fueling the body. However, in our food-abundant, diet-obsessed culture, eating is too often mindless, and guilt-inducing instead. As we kick off the holiday season, learn how to eat mindfully while enjoying food and festivities. For more information and to register, go here.
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: Movement and Mindfulness
Speaker: Nora Hudson, Assistant Director Fitness with ISU Recreation Services
Thursday, November 19:
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: Holiday Stress & Self-Care - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
The holiday season present an array of demands – parties, shopping and entertaining to name a few. Explore common triggers of holiday stress, learn practical tips for self-care and how to find support when you need it. For more information and to register, go here.
Friday, November 20:
As much as we might love it, caring for others can be difficult on our best day. Please join us for an interactive session focused on caring for others, caring for ourselves and understanding the importance of both. Together we will process through hurdles we face, tackle difficult conversations and practice mindfulness. I look forward to seeing you and together, we’ll take the next step forward. Presented by Megan Wych, EFR Clinical Manager. For more information and to register, go here.
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!
This fall (September 4- November 20) we are continuing to encourage you to take a break from the work you are doing and go on a one-mile walk with us every Friday. There are lots of ways to connect during this time and we have listed a few below for you to try:
- Join the ISU WellBeing team via Webex every Friday at 12:10 pm!
- Call a colleague, family member, or friend and talk on the phone while you walk
- Encourage those in your place of residence to walk with you – kids, spouse, etc.
- Take your pet on a walk – good for you, good for them.