12 Days of Stress Management
It’s the most wonderful (or not-so-much) time of the year.
The month of December brings with it many celebrations, traditions, opportunities to connect with loved ones, and the exciting feeling of a fresh start just around the corner. However, for many people the month of December also brings with it a heightened sense of loneliness, grief, and stress.
Healthy Workplace is putting the spotlight on stress with the 12 Days of Stress Management – a series dedicated to providing support to the Carleton University faculty and staff community with a different offering everyday for the first 12 days of the month. Each offering will focus on providing faculty and staff with the opportunity to take a break, disconnect, or to simply gain tools and knowledge about how to best manage stress.
The 12 Days of Stress Management present an excellent opportunity to step away from the busyness of December and explore tools and strategies for managing stress so that you truly can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. We look forward to see you broaden your knowledge all while relieving some stress!
Download the full “12 Days of Stress Management” calendar!
December 1: Positive Affirmations
A Cup of Positivi-Tea | Winter Affirmations to support your well-being during this time of year.
December 2: Learn To Meditate
10:00am – 11:00am | Spirituality Centre | Led by the Spirituality Centre’s Buddhist chaplain, Dr. Colin Cordner, Director of the Ottawa Shambhala Centre
December 3: Bead Crafting Workshop
Make Your Own Star | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Pigiarvik – Senate Room (608)
December 4: Hot Chocolate & Crafts
Take a break with Healthy Workplace! | 11:30am – 1:30pm | Tory Building – Room 506 | We hope to see you there! ☕
December 5: Calming Winter Playlists
We’ve created two Sportify playlists to support you in relieving stress and finding peace during the busy holiday season.
December 6: Lunchtime Walk
Led by Angela Hayward | 12:10pm – 12:50pm | Meet at flagpoles on Library Road | We’ll also be giving out Healthy Workplace winter toques!
December 7: Mindful Resources
Explore mindful resources like books and podcasts to enhance your mindfulness practice and maintain calm during the holiday season.
December 8: Holiday Puzzles
The perfect mid-day break! Enjoy these mindful puzzles and word games to support your mental health and reduce stress during the holiday season.
December 9: Virtual Meditation Session
Led by Eleonnora Turdubaeva | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Microsoft Teams
December 10: Learning To Recharge Workshop
In this lunchtime virtual session, we will focus on activities that will help us relax, calm our minds and energize us | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Microsoft Teams
December 11: CUFit Classes FREE for Faculty & Staff today!
Take an active break by exploring one of the fitness classes offered on Wednesdays – Yoga, Circuit Training, Spin, Zumba, and Boxing
December 12: Lunchtime Yoga
Led by Charlotte Bradley | 12:10pm – 12:55pm | MacOdrum Library – Room 482