Wellbeing
#30DaysofThanks Starts Today!
Guess what, Gusties? The Wellbeing Center and the Office of the Chaplains are pleased to have launched The Gratitude Project. “Why?” you ask. Expressing gratitude–showing appreciation for what you have, and recognizing how you have been supported and affirmed by other people–yields many wellbeing-related benefits: More energy and alertness Increased joy, optimism, happiness Acting with more generosity, […]
3 Minutes to Better Grades + Relationships
Dear Gusties, Tomorrow, you’ll take the first step toward a fantastic academic year! We’re honored that you’ve chosen to take this life-changing journey with us at Gustavus. To aid you in the wonderful experience ahead, we encourage you to get a mindful kick-start. This year, the Wellbeing Center is promoting Mindful Mondays. “Why?” you ask. So […]
Dwellbeing: 7 Tips for a Dorm Room Sanctuary
VtWith the start of a new school year, here are seven tips to help your dorm help you! Bed: Zzzz… Use your bed for sleep, not for study. Make a habit of studying elsewhere so your body is trained to recognize your bed as a place for sleep. Light: Create a dark room and tell […]
Inside Out and Outside In: On Aligning Wellbeing + the Lutheran Tradition
By Darrell Jodock Let me add my welcome to all of you. Some of you are very familiar with the traditions and core values of Gustavus and others of you are not. I’m going to risk repetition in order that this board can have a common starting point. I invite you to think of the […]