Work/Life Balance

The hustle and bustle of everyday life sometimes creates an atmosphere of unrest and turmoil in our lives. As the environment evolves, we continue to strive for some balance and look for ways to offer support to the Dickinson community.
 

One way to find a small measure of balance is through mindful meditation. The brief meditation of compassion shown below is a great way to center yourself and find some inner peace, while also being compassionate to others in the world around you:

May I be well - May I be happy - May I be peaceful
May my family/friends be well - May they be happy - May they be peaceful
May the world be well - May the world be happy - May the world be peaceful
(Meditation source: Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, Carlisle PA)

Emotional Wellbeing Resources

Resources for keeping your cool and staying calm and focused in these trying times are listed below:

• CALM is an app that offers a 31-day challenge (and more) to help with free stress reduction and guided meditations!
   
• Lehigh Valley Health Network offers free Mindful Based Stress Reduction Exercises to help alleviate stress and anxiety.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Visit the SAMHSA website for tips and information on a variety of mental health challenges
• Back to School Social Media Toolkit
• Social Media, Online Safety, and Youth Mental Health Fact Sheet
• Center for Mental Health Services

The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues offers live webinars and programs virtually at times.

The Clarke Forum for Contemporary Issues, founded in 1994 with a generous gift from Trustee Henry Clarke, brings the unique strengths of an interdisciplinary liberal arts perspective to the critical examination of pressing contemporary issues. The Clarke Forum believes that critical reflection and the informed exchange of divergent ideas across academic disciplines improves knowledge and understanding. Visit their website (linked above) to view upcoming programs and events!

The Center for Civic Learning & Action 

The mission of the Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) is to develop ethical civil leaders who collaborate in the pursuit of just and resilient communities. Visit and view CCLA webpages (link above) to find programs, events and activities in our local community that Dickinsonians may be involved with at this time.

Financial Wellbeing Resources

• TIAA offers free webinars each month. Click the link to view upcoming webinars as a TIAA participant or as a guest - these webinars are open to everyone.
• HTA Insurance Services will be offering Medicare webinars to employees at different times during the year. Sign up to participate in EngageD!

Free Fitness Options

Remember to take time to take care of yourself with some exercise and fitness activities:

• Simply Moving Guide: Cumberland & Perry County Rails to Trails Guide offers an amazing overview of the public parks, trails and recreation options in Cumberland and Perry counties. Take a few minutes to see all of these options and explore!
• There are many other free online fitness options, including YMCA360 and previous wellness challenge resources.

Important Note: It is highly recommended that you check with your physician before beginning any new physical fitness routine. Also, avoid walking on days with any extreme weather conditions.