World Kindness Day is a global day that promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself and to the world. This day, celebrated on November 13 of each year, has the purpose to help everyone understand that compassion for others is what binds us all together. In years past, we encouraged you to smile at a stranger, pay it forward and buy someone a coffee, or connect with a friend over dinner.
See attached the full November calendar for wellness activities and opportunities taking place throughout the month.
Join the 30 Day Challenge, with daily practices challenging barriers to equity.
Through the Wellness@Work initiative we are proud to be hosting our fourth annual Healthy Workplace Month at the University of Guelph. The Wellness@Work Programming Committee invites you to take part in some of the fun, free activities to help boost workplace wellness across our institution.
Each year, U of G joins together to support the United Way. Typically, there are a variety of in-person fundraising events and activities across the University. This year will look different due to COVID-19, but the need is still there.
Many students have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Guelph Student FoodBank provides food for current undergraduate and graduate students who are in need of emergency food.
Join the GryphFit physical activity challenge during Healthy Workplace Month.
Watch a one minute video overview of the challenge.
Complete 30 mins of physical activity per day from October 1st-30th, 2020.
As the nights start to get darker quicker and the weather gets colder, you may be looking for some new indoor virtual activities you can participate in. The Wellness@Work Programming Committee have compiled a few online resources you can check out to learn something new, explore unique places around the world, have some fun and/or connect with others.
Wellbeing Waterloo Region have designed a 30 day challenge with daily practices challenging barriers to equity. The U of G Wellness@Work Programming Committee encourages you to do this challenge throughout the month of November.
Register for this challenge to receive reminders from Wellness@Work, as well as a calendar invitation for the de-brief session on December 3, 10-11am.
Summer is officially here and I hope you are taking time to enjoy the outdoors! Researchers have showed decreased levels of anxiety, rumination and negative affect, in addition to cognitive benefits, in participants who completed a 50-minute walk in nature (Bratman, Daily, Levy & Gross, 2015).
This Toolkit has been created by Homewood Health to support organizations and leaders in decision making.
"This pandemic Workplace Re-entry Toolkit is a consolidation of content focused on the considerations facing employers and employees as the world prepares for life after COVID-19. We’ve put together a package of informative materials to support you and your organization. Additionally, we’ve included resources for managers and employees, providing guidance and support while addressing some frequently asked questions."