December’s Dimension: Physical Wellness
Promoting positive health and helping to prevent physical illness.
Monthly Challenge
Healthy 10 Challenge: challenge yourself to spend 10 minutes daily doing some aspect of Physical Wellness during the month of December. Physical wellness is more than just “being in shape”. Physical well-being includes areas such as sleep, hydration, physical movement, healthy meals and snacks, managing stress, good self-care habits, disease prevention/medical checkups, ergonomics.
Monthly Activity
3 Minutes of Mindfulness
In December, take 3 minutes of mindfulness at the start of a meeting. With the end of the semester and end of year upon us, work and life can be especially stressful. Just even a few slow breaths can:
- settle the nervous system
- allow for increased attention
- counteract stress and burnout
- lead to better collaboration and
- boost memory
1. Share the “Physical Wellness Handout” with your team.
Encourage everyone to remember physical wellness during the end of semester/year busy-ness.
2. Practice stretches at your desk.
Sitting at your desk can really take its toll on your body, and meeting schedules sometimes require an extensive amount of time in our chairs at our desks.
Resources for Mines Employees
Physical Wellness
Stress Management
Nutrition
Insurance Wellness Benefits for Mines employees
Ergonomics
Environmental Health and Safety at Mines offers ergonomic evaluations for your workspace.
Resources for Mines Students
Fitness (at the end of semester and during winter break)
Stress Management
- Stress Management for the end of the year/semester: Visit YOU@MINES
- Managing end of semester stress
Nutrition
**Included with a membership to the SRC, students have access to Nutrition Consultations.
View past activities
Share Your Journey
We want to hear how you’re embracing emotional well-being this month. Send your experiences and tips to the Every Oredigger Instagram (@everyoredigger) during the month and we’ll compile our favorites to share with campus.