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Happy ! Now more than ever, kindness is essential in uplifting compassion, connectedness, and courage in advocating for our common humanity. Remember to today, and celebrate tomorrow with Mason Chooses Kindness and Center for the Advancement of Well-Being at Wilkins Plaza.

https://kindness.gmu.edu/

Did you know that October is Exercise is Medicine Month? Let's get moving with Mason's Center for the Advancement of Well-Being for the 3rd Annual Mason Nation Thriving Together 5K on October 29. Participate in person or virtually. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨This event is open to the public. Registration is $35 for community members. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3UqAftk. 💚💛

Mason Student Health and the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being are pleased to offer Mental Health First Aid Training to members of the university community. The training will be offered via Zoom. This 8-hour training will be split into two 4-hour sessions and successful completion of the 8-hour training will result in a three-year Mental Health First Aid certification.

Register for the summer training sessions:
July 26, 28: go.gmu.edu/mhfajuly2022
August 9-10: go.gmu.edu/mhfaaug2022

The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is also offering two sections of UNIV 372 in the fall semester for students who wish to include the training in their academic schedule. For more info, visit: go.gmu.edu/mhfa

School of Business students Jenny Bolanos, Aneeqa Tajammal, Valeria Santana, and Naser Al-Rafaih have written an article on how well-being can increase productivity for the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, through a collaboration with Jackie Brown, chair and instructor of business foundations, and the Center. http://ow.ly/F1Pb50JjMbs

FEDERAL FOCUS: The Department of Education released new guidance providing additional information and examples about how institutions may use remaining HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds) grant dollars to support students, staff, and faculty mental health on campus. Mason’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being offers programs and resources promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, resilience, and engagement. Learn more about the CWB at: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/. Learn more about the new guidance at: https://bit.ly/3apSJHL.

Anyone looking for upskilling for their workforce? Check out our program at our virtual open house on May 3, 2022, at 12:00 PM EDT, offered by the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being.

Register here: http://ow.ly/rLmt50IHXyT
Check out the program: http://ow.ly/VjNS50IHXyU

Attention all and workers: our certificate is back for another cohort, partnered with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. This program is a great fit for those looking to be the change in their workforce. The application deadline for this cohort is on July 15, 2022; register today. http://ow.ly/STVV50IHXYN

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Attention workers and ! Today is our final day to register for our of Coaching boot camp, offered in partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being -- take advantage of this unique, one-day virtual course to learn the ins and outs of creating and running a business, as well as how to present your business correctly with sales knowledge. Register here: http://ow.ly/xBHx50HCPoq

Sam Nester's 'Arcadia' installation will officially end December 20, 2021!

🎶🎍Arcadia, located in the Office of Sustainability's Presidents Park Greenhouse at GeorgeMasonUniversity's Fairfax Campus, is Murals at Mason's featured ELEMENTS installation and a fascinating piece of art from educator, performer, and artist Sam Nester.

🎶🎍This synesthetic art exhibit uses sensors to convert the natural, real-time bio-rhythms of Virginia's native plants into entrancing music and a beautiful light display that the plants control themselves!

📆The Arcadia installation launched in December 2020 and will be active until December 20, 2021!

🙌We are proud to highlight the support Sarah D'Alexander, Patriot Green Fund Program Manager, and Doni Nolan, Greenhouse and Gardens Program Manager, have provided to Arcadia!

Explore Arcadia's concerts, installations, and more:
🔗go.gmu.edu/Arcadia

Watch the live stream on Twitch:
🔗twitch.tv/masonarcadia

Discover more of Sam Nester's stunning artwork:
🔗samnester.com

Submit your own sustainable idea to the Patriot Green Fund:
🔗go.gmu.edu/ApplyPGF

Arcadia was made possible with funding and support from many folks:
✔️Sam Nester
✔️Project Leaders: Don Russell and Yassmin Salem, a member of the George Mason University Alumni Association
✔️the Patriot Green Fund and the Greenhouse and Gardens program from George Mason University's Office of Sustainability
✔️Institute for a Sustainable Earth
✔️Institute for Digital Innovation
✔️Murals at Mason
✔️Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Impact
✔️Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
✔️Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
✔️College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University
✔️Provisions Library - The Arts of Social Change
✔️Mark Cooley with The Green Studio
✔️Amanda Jarvis and the Mason Innovation Exchange
✔️Dr. Andrea Weeks with the College of Science at George Mason University
✔️Paige Seber, a NYC-based Lighting Designer, who helped with initial lighting concepts for Arcadia

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Join Melissa Schreibstein, M.S., ACC today at 12 PM to learn strategies for integrating your natural talents and strengths into your daily life. Register here: https://bit.ly/3qLqaul
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🌎 Explore the interconnectedness of humanity and nature with the Arcadia Variety Show hosted by Murals at Mason!

🙌 This is the final concert featuring Sam Nester's installation with performances from many artists!

💚💛 Many of the artists are current George Mason University students, staff, or faculty members!

📆 Wednesday, November 17
🕢7:30 p.m. EST

Register to attend:
🔗 go.gmu.edu/finalconcert

Explore Arcadia:
🔗 go.gmu.edu/arcadia

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Happy Friday, Patriots! Check out Dean Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm and our team to complete the in support of our George Mason University community.

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Practice yoga or meditation with the wondrous sounds of Sam Nester's !

All yoga and meditation sessions will take place between October 7 and October 15 in the George Mason University School of Art's Gillespie Gallery of the Art and Design Building on George Mason University's Fairfax Campus.

📆 Schedule (all times EDT):
😌 meditation on 10/7 at 1 p.m.
🙌 yoga on 10/8 at 12 p.m.
🙌 yoga on 10/12 at 3 p.m.
😌 meditation on 10/12 at 4:30 p.m.
🙌 yoga on 10/13 at 5:30 p.m.
😌 meditation on 10/15 at 3 p.m.

No registration required, just drop by!

Explore Arcadia:
🔗 go.gmu.edu/Arcadia

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New course alert! Partnered with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, our Business of Coaching course is coming February 2022! This course is ideal for , , and looking to begin their own business.

Learn more: http://ow.ly/NOan50G74Jg

Our coaching program, partnered with the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, is designed specifically for professionals striving for positive change in and culture. In this seminar, we focus on -based approaches, and methods to deepen -awareness, develop a presence, and increase the -being of your coworkers and workspace. Register today! http://ow.ly/NKxQ50Eu5j5

The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being at George Mason University strives to create a world where we are "Thriving Together."

The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is to catalyze human well-being by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, and resilience. As an interdisciplinary teaching and research center at George Mason University, we are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in a world of complexity and uncertainty. The Center’s vision is

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11/28/2022

Join us for our next Leading to Speaker Series webinar on Wednesday, February 15, from noon to 1:15 p.m. ET, on “Beating and Boosting as a People Leader.” This webinar will be presented by Jacinta Jiménez, PsyD, BCC, author of The Burnout Fix, a bestselling science-backed toolkit to help professionals succeed and flourish at work and in life.
Learn more:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/leading-to-well-being-speaker-series/
Register now:
https://go.gmu.edu/JacintaJimenezEvent

11/23/2022

Happy break! Enjoy this Thriving Together article on the benefits of : https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/thriving-together-series-gratitude/

11/22/2022

Are you an upper-level, residential student looking to develop your and live with ? Consider applying to the Well-Being Learning Community for 2023-24! Applications will be open Dec. 12 to Feb. 1, on StarRez. Learn more: go.gmu.edu/wellbeinglc

11/21/2022

students and employees, learn how to help people with their through an MHFA session online:
Dec. 5 and 6, 9 am-1 pm. Register: https://go.gmu.edu/MHFADec2022
Jan. 10 and 11, 9 am-1 pm. Register: https://go.gmu.edu/MHFAJan2023

11/21/2022

How to Make Sure You Keep Growing and Learning

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How to Make Sure You Keep Growing and Learning Small, everyday experiments can help us reach our goals and get better at the skills that are important to us.

11/20/2022

How to Face Your Fears and Move Forward - Thrive Global

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How to Face Your Fears and Move Forward - Thrive Global When you feel frozen in place, try these tips to help you get unstuck.

11/19/2022

Stress eating? Here’s how to train your brain to crave healthy foods.

eating? Here’s how to train your brain to crave healthy foods: bit.ly/3Ebv8po

Stress eating? Here’s how to train your brain to crave healthy foods. Stress and anxiety can promote belly fat and cravings, making you eat more. But you can train your brain to crave healthier foods during stressful times.

11/18/2022

, learn success strategies for your businesses in just one day, through Mason’s Business of program Fri. Feb. 3: http://go.gmu.edu/business-of-coaching
Online open houses:
Dec. 1: http://go.gmu.edu/BOCOHDec12022
Jan. 11: http://go.gmu.edu/BOCOHJan112023

11/17/2022

Enjoy with vibrations to strengthen your at the Healing Arts Ensemble Recital Mon. Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. in the Choral Room (A323) of Mason's Performing Arts Building! The ensemble will perform original student compositions.

11/17/2022

How to Get Comfortable With Uncertainty and Change

These strategies can help you get more comfortable with uncertainty and change: https://bit.ly/3MsurvA

How to Get Comfortable With Uncertainty and Change When life is uncertain, our usual responses and coping strategies might not always work. The practice of mental agility can help us be resilient.

11/16/2022

Learn how to achieve in a free webinar tomorrow (Thurs. 11/17) noon-1:30 pm ET, with Reimagining Workplace author Jessica Grossmeier: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/leading-to-well-being-speaker-series/

11/16/2022

research shows practicing can help people experience healthy . This week's Thriving Together article, written by a student, explains how: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/thriving-together-series-overcome-sleep-deprivation-through-kindness/

11/15/2022

students, staff, and faculty, enjoy a 4-week introduction to and through Koru Mindfulness. We’ll meet on Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. online, via Zoom. Register here:
https://bit.ly/KoruJan2023

11/15/2022

Stop hurting your own feelings: Tips on quashing negative self-talk

Stop hurting your own feelings through negative self-talk. These tips can help: https://n.pr/3fPGS90

Stop hurting your own feelings: Tips on quashing negative self-talk Can't stop thinking mean thoughts about yourself? Researchers and psychologists share how to break the cycle.

11/14/2022

Learn how our certificate program can boost your success and ! Join us online tomorrow (Tues. Nov. 15) from noon to 1 p.m. ET: https://go.gmu.edu/CoachingNov2022OH
Our faculty are looking forward to meeting you!

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11/14/2022

, head over to Wilkins Plaza today (Nov. 14) 9:30 am-11:30 am to celebrate ! World Kindness Day was created in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement to promote and compassion toward each other, ourselves, and the world. Enjoy free donuts and coffee, learn ways to make kindness the norm in your life, and win some swag! Learn more about the kindness revolution at: https://kindness.gmu.edu/

11/13/2022

Happy ! Celebrate with tomorrow, Mon. Nov. 14, with these 3 special events:
https://kindness.gmu.edu/world-kindness-day/

11/12/2022

Do You Underestimate the Impact of Being Kind?

Do you underestimate the impact of being kind? A recent study shows that small acts of have more of an effect on people than we might expect: https://bit.ly/3EaMZxL

Do You Underestimate the Impact of Being Kind? A recent study shows that small kindnesses have more of an effect on people than we expect.

11/11/2022

Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being

Discover how becoming a can boost your ! Meet Mason's faculty at an online open house Tues. Nov. 15, 12 noon-1 p.m. ET. Register: https://go.gmu.edu/CoachingNov2022OH
Program info.: https://go.gmu.edu/leadershipcoaching

Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being: Become a Coach The Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being program will equip you to make positive change happen in your team and organizational culture. It emphasizes strengths-based and transformative practices. This experiential program...

11/11/2022

students and employees, learn how to help people with through an MHFA session online:
Dec. 5 and 6, 9 am-1 pm. Register: https://go.gmu.edu/MHFADec2022
Jan. 10 and 11, 9 am-1 pm. Register: https://go.gmu.edu/MHFAJan2023
or the spring semester course!

11/10/2022

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11/10/2022

Advice | Three ways to fix sleep issues when nothing else works

3 ways to fix issues when nothing else works: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/11/03/insomnia-tips-better-sleep/

Advice | Three ways to fix sleep issues when nothing else works Some common interventions are not a great fit for everyone. Instead, stop forcing sleep; compress your sleep window; and take mental selfies.

11/10/2022

Learn how to achieve in our free webinar with Dr. Jessica Grossmeier, author of Reimagining Workplace , Thurs. Nov. 17, noon-1:30 pm ET: https://leadingtowellbeing.gmu.edu/

11/09/2022

1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows | CNN

Alcohol use may be common, but that doesn't mean it's safe. A new study shows the importance of being mindful of alcohol use to prevent serious issues: https://cnn.it/3FFLYiG

1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows | CNN Alcohol use may be common, but that doesn't mean it's safe. Excessive drinking is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the US, a study found. Experts share how to curb the public health hazard.

11/09/2022

Thriving Together Series: Use the Science of Kindness for Stress Management - Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

A growing body of research suggests that is an effective management practice. This week’s Thriving Together article shows how to relieve stress by being kind:
https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/thriving-together-series-use-the-science-of-kindness-for-stress-management/

Thriving Together Series: Use the Science of Kindness for Stress Management - Center for the Advancement of Well-Being A growing body of research suggests that kindness is an effective stress management practice. Here's how to relieve stress by being kind.

11/08/2022

will celebrate Mon. Nov. 14 on Wilkins Plaza, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Patriots, stop by the clock tower to enjoy free donuts and coffee, learn ways to make kindness the norm in your life, and pick up free swag items!

11/08/2022

The Patriot and Zareena Khan, our center's Assistant Director of Student Well-Being Programs, at Green Day to celebrate employees with 5, 10, and 15 years of employment, and promote Patriots Thriving Together resources: https://thrivingtogether.gmu.edu/

11/08/2022

is celebrating 174 Mason community members who will serve as Ambassadors for the 2022-2023 academic year. The group includes students, faculty, staff, and alumni. See the full list:
https://kindness.gmu.edu/kindnessambassador/

11/07/2022

9 things you can say to help create in your workplace: https://bit.ly/3DV8lzj
Make happen through our programs: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/certificate-programs/

11/07/2022

Discover how to help protect people from human trafficking on Mon. Nov. 14, 4 pm-5:30 pm, Fairfax campus, Research Hall, 163. Learn more about human trafficking: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-Trafficking/Human-Trafficking.html

11/06/2022

Learn why is important to , and how to forgive, at “Forgiveness and Well-Being”, an online panel presentation on Mon. Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join here: https://bit.ly/3zzgcA2

11/05/2022

Identify and achieve your professional goals during Career and Professional Development week, Mon. Nov. 7- Fri. Nov. 11: https://alumni.gmu.edu/s/1564/GID2/16/interior.aspx?sid=1564&gid=2&pgid=7234&content_id=12440#panel1

11/04/2022

11/03/2022

15 Small Signs Of Stress You Might Be Missing

When you ignore your body’s initial warning signs of , they can escalate and eventually lead to . 15 stress signs to pay attention to, for greater : https://bit.ly/3FsxuT7

15 Small Signs Of Stress You Might Be Missing When you ignore your body’s initial warning signs, they can escalate and eventually lead to burnout.

11/03/2022

students, enjoy a break for fun activities related to and at the Fall into Community event TODAY from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the HUB Patio, Student Involvement Office, HUB 1012!

11/02/2022

Boost your motivation to exercise for your every day, by enjoying the photos in this Thriving Together 5K photo album: https://go.gmu.edu/5KPhotos

11/02/2022

Trying to maintain a positive at all costs may seem like it can promote , but it actually causes harm. Here’s why toxic is harmful, and how to overcome it: https://wellbeing.gmu.edu/thriving-together-series-toxic-positivity/

11/01/2022

Thanks to our 5K sponsors: The Davison-Satake family, McAlister's Deli, Club Pilates Fair Lakes, School of Kinesiology, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, Parent and Family Fund, 50th Anniversary Planning Committee, Giant, Wegmans, SweetFrog, Potbelly, and Manhattan Pizza!

11/01/2022

Congratulations to the top 3 winners for this year’s 5K! Men: Tomas Parrilla Rodriguez, Liuchuan Yu, and Jackson Bayuk. Women: Cathy Ross, Monique Rico, and Kathryn Crawford. Full results:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/133344#resultSetId-352169;perpage:100

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The mission of the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is to catalyze human well-being by promoting the science and practices that lead to a life of vitality, purpose, resilience, and engagement. As an interdisciplinary teaching and research center at George Mason University, we are dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in a world of complexity and uncertainty.

People who engage with the Center learn to build a foundation of well-being that enables them to:

• experience a deepening sense of personal meaning in their lives
• increase their ability to creatively solve problems
• become more resilient and develop a greater capacity to respond to challenging and stressful situations
• build and deepen meaningful, supportive relationships

These qualities increase well-being, performance, and success in all areas of life.

The Center serves both individuals and organizations, including:

• Mason students, faculty and staff
• Lifelong learners and organizations
• Researchers
• Industry leaders, practitioners, and executive coaches