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What if the key to unlocking your full potential as an educator lies in understanding and embracing wellness? Dive into this comprehensive review on ‘Wellness’ and its often-underestimated impact on our daily interactions, professional achievements, and the ripple effect it creates in shaping our students' futures. Because true teaching transcends textbooks, and every reaction resonates deeper than we think. Discover why... https://lnkd.in/ghPagqrS #WellnessInEducation #HolisticHealth #BethanyHighReflections #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth

Wellness is a Multi-Faceted Concept Health and wellness is a “hot” topic on college and university campuses. Administrators are trying any number of planning and scheduling alternatives to support the health and wellness of students, faculty and staff. There is general consensus that implementing a variety of health and wellness alternatives on campus will not only support the physical and mental health of students but also foster a more inclusive and supportive community. Although much is being proposed, there has been surprisingly little discussion as to how to define and quantify the wellness everyone is trying to promote. Before we can plan and design for it, we need to agree on just it is wellness. Wellness is a multi-faceted concept that encompasses various dimensions essential for overall well-being. These dimensions include physical, mental, emotional, social, intellectual, and environmental health, each contributing uniquely to a person's quality of life.

Happy Wellness Wednesday! Click the link below to learn how to start a wellness program at your school.

Last week, we shared the findings of our 2023 Wellness Survey. What do students think institutions should do to improve wellness? We asked. Here's what they had to say... https://ow.ly/Yqsl50Q6slx #CDNPSE #HigherEd #Education #Wellbeing #StudentAffairs

Day 30 of 30 Days to Wellness for Educators… CELEBRATING SUCCESS - WE DID IT! Congratulations on Completing the 2nd Biannual 30 Days to Wellness for Educators! THANK YOU to each and every one of you who joined us on this incredible journey! Over the past 30 days, we've embraced challenges, celebrated victories, and strengthened our commitment to personal and professional wellness. Your dedication is not just inspiring—it's transformative! KEEP THE MOMENTUM - YOU ARE WORTH IT!!! As we close this chapter, remember that wellness is a lifelong journey. The habits you've cultivated and the insights you've gained are tools that will continue to enhance your life and teaching. Let's Keep the Connection Strong: Stay Informed and Inspired: Keep the spirit of wellness alive! Sign up for ongoing updates and resources at Newteacheru.org. We're Here for You: Questions or need a boost? Reach out to us at support@newteacheru.org. We love hearing from you! Here’s to continuing our journey towards wellness together! You've shown that when educators prioritize their well-being, the impact resonates beyond the classroom. Let’s keep this wonderful momentum going! #EducatorWellness #NewTeacherUniversity #CelebrateSuccess #WellnessJourney #ProfessionalGrowth #TeacherWellness #EducationMatters #SupportOurEducators #FulfilledAndThriving #Gratitude #PositiveMindset #Appreciation #Kindness #Transformation #Thankful #EmpowerTeachers #Teamwork #educationmatters #teachingtips #studentengagement #lessonobjectives #Newteacheru #NewTeacherUniversity #ProgressMonitoring #AcademicMonitoring #StudentSuccess #SMARTGoals #ReflectiveTeaching #TeacherRetention #SupportTeachers #WorkStations #SmallGroupInstruction #TeacherTips #ClassroomManagement #mediainfluence #EmpathyBuilding #Empathy #MediaInfluence #Education #SocialStudies #ELA #NewsStories #Government #selfawareness #personaldevelopment #emotionalintelligence #growthmindset #traumarecovery #NewTeacherUniversity #NewTeacheru #30DaystoWellnessforEducators #RealWorldConnections #HandsOnLearning #EngagingEducation #MathManipulatives #ScienceExperiments #InteractiveTeaching

🌟 **Attention All Educators!** 🌟 Teaching is more than a profession; it’s a calling. But to inspire and nurture our students, we must first take care of ourselves. **Why is self-care so important in education?** - **Prevent Burnout:** Regular self-care helps prevent burnout and keeps you energized. - **Enhance Effectiveness:** A well-rested, healthy teacher is more effective in the classroom. - **Model Wellness:** Show students the importance of self-care by practicing it yourself. - **Build Resilience:** Self-care builds emotional resilience, helping you handle the challenges of teaching. Join our "Thriving Together: Promoting Wellness Program" and discover practical strategies for integrating self-care into your daily routine. Let’s make wellness a priority and create a healthier, happier educational environment for everyone. 💪 Take the first step towards a more balanced and fulfilling teaching experience. Click the link to learn more and join our wellness community today! #SelfCareForEducators #ThriveTogether https://lnkd.in/gy_GCYsQ Purchase today: https://lnkd.in/gXuKvw3y

What is “well-being?” 🤔 This has been an intentional process of discovery at Clemson University. And I remain humbled and honored to be leading it as the Inaugural Chief Well-being Officer. 🐅 My favorite part of this process is the opportunity to sit down one on one with people and have them tell me what wellness and well-being mean to them as a person. Below is a blog I am starting to share this work and the next steps in the process. After reading, I invite you to share your thoughts on “What is well-being.” #clemsonuniversity #wellness #wellbeing #chiefwellnessofficer #highereducationleadership #highereducation #healthycampus #healthycommunities

Watch now! A panel of institutional partners and wellness experts discuss student and campus well-being, as well as opportunities for colleges and universities – and their campus stores – to get involved.   The panelists shared professional and personal observations about student well-being today; why supporting campus well-being should be a high priority goal; and the importance of creating a “toolbox” with wellness practices and tools. They spotlighted well-being programs and initiatives from campuses nationwide, including Be Well. Be You. by Barnes & Noble College. Check out the on-demand webinar link for more.    #MentalWellBeing #StudentHealth #BeWellBeYou #HigherEducation

This is why employee-driven solutions are necessary. In a critical, participatory approach we actively move away from unsustainable workloads, weight-biased programming, top-down approaches to supposed wellness, etc. My dissertation - Landscaping Wellness at Work: A Participatory Model for Worker-Centered Health - contributes to this conversation as an example of a participatory approach.

At last month’s Power Hour, we discussed setting goals for personal well-being. Our student clinicians taught us about the benefits of strategic goal setting to help us through challenging times. We chatted about various barriers to setting goals that you may have and learned how to strategically plan how we will tackle our to-do items and stressors in a productive way. Let’s continue our summer series by taking the slower summer months to recalibrate and focus on our well-being! This month in Power Hour, we will be focusing on Mastering Work-Life Balance. How do we maintain a healthy balance in demanding careers? What can we do to set reasonable boundaries that let us prioritize both ourselves and the great work that we do? Join us as we create space for you to de-stress in a safe environment, talk to other trainees about your experiences, and learn skills that you can take back into your personal and academic life to take control of your situation. De-Stress Power Hour led by Student Clinicians, in collaboration with the UAB Master of Arts in Counseling program and the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness. Trainees from all programs and departments are welcome – no faculty, staff, or administrators allowed. This is a safe space for you to connect with other trainees, spend an hour to invest in your wellness, and skill build around the monthly topic. For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Laurence Boitet, PhD (Lmblac@uab.edu).