The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we can all use extra TLC when it comes to our emotional health and well-being. Improving and maintaining your well-being is a lifelong journey that requires consistent effort, learning and intentional practice. Research shows that when we take care of our well-being and shift our attention to becoming an active agent in shaping it, we not only feel better, but also boost our energy, creativity and immune system, improve our relationships, become better leaders and may even live longer (just to name a few)! In this session, you’ll learn about the science of well-being and the elements that researchers have identified contribute to high-levels of thriving. You’ll leave this session with well-being boosting strategies, as well as a blueprint to create your own personalized lifestyle plan to flourish!

The compounding stressors of work and life in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are profoundly affecting us all and having real consequences on our minds and bodies. According to the American Psychological Association Stress in America 2020 Report, we are currently facing a serious national mental health crisis with long-term implications. With Generation Z adults reporting significantly higher levels of stress than other generations and with 64% of employed adults reporting work as a source of stress, building resilience skills is crucial now more than ever. Working on improving your resilience will help you to make better decisions, improve your relationships and enhance your overall well-being. Research shows that resilience is also associated with greater job satisfaction, work happiness, organizational commitment and employee engagement. In this session, you will learn about the science of resilience and take away tangible tools and strategies to navigate work stressors and life challenges more effectively. These skills will help you not just get through the tough times, but grow through them!

How did you sleep last night? Maybe you slept through the night and woke up full of energy ready for the day. Or, perhaps you tossed and turned all night, hit the snooze button this morning and are relying on an extra cup of coffee to get you by. Studies show that 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, leading the CDC to label sleep deprivation a public health epidemic. Sleep matters and both the quantity and quality of our sleep has profound impacts on our mental and physical health and affects nearly every aspect of our work life including our productivity, job performance and ability to handle stress and solve problems. In this session, you’ll learn about the science behind sleep and why it is the foundation for healthy habits. You’ll leave this session with actionable steps you can implement immediately to improve your shuteye and overall health!