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Preparing for a healthy start to the academic year

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Posted on August 7, 2024
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Transitioning to busy campus activities in the upcoming academic term can bring both excitement and challenges. Employees can take advantage of the following wellness sessions tailored to help maintain work-life harmony.

Mastering the balancing act: effective workload management for Managers 
August 8, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Explore the topic of workload management, how to address common managerial challenges and gain practical strategies to help you maximize your team’s full potential.
Register today!

Building healthy boundaries 
August 13, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Safeguard your time and energy by learning how to practice boundary setting at work. Gain tips and exercises to help empower you to build healthy work boundaries.
Register today!

Navigating busy times: prep for fall 
August 20, 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Join us for an insightful webinar on the latest strategies and tools to optimize your workflow and enhance productivity. This webinar will cover innovative technologies, workload management techniques, and an interactive Q&A on Microsoft 365.
Register for this course

Breathe among the trees: A mindfulness and nature session
September 6, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nature will be used to guide your thoughts and explore ways to incorporate nature into a mindfulness practice. This session will take place outdoors in the garden at the McMaster Office of Community Engagement (8 Mayfair Crescent).
Register for this course

Employees can also take advantage of these additional resources available to focus on well-being:
  • “Just Try” Fitness Programs: Join our partners in Athletics & Recreation the week of September 15 to 20 to try out the first class of an instructional program for free!
  • The Working Mind Mental Health Training for employees and for people leaders. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training, developed to initiate a shift in the way you think, act, and feel about mental health. View upcoming dates and register.
  • Employee Well-being website and the Psychological Health and Safety website: Access a wealth of resources including articles and videos.
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