Correction: There was a typo in the "Feature" section of the first edition of this newsletter. We've corrected a pronoun error for one of our graduating staff and provided additional information about our scholars in this edition.

As the semester nears its final lap, the energy across campus is electric ⚡️

This week, we're providing insightful resources and advice to get you across the finish line as easy as 3-2-1! 🏁 

Here are 3 resources, 2 quotes about wellness, and 1 reflection to consider this week...

i. Entrepreneur and financial wellness educator Tori Dunlap on practical success planning:

"A goal without a plan is just a wish."

Source: The Financial Feminist

Source: The Financial Feminist

ii. Siblings and holistic wellness advocates, Drs. Emily and Amelia Nagoski on burnout:

"To be 'well' is not to live in a state of perpetual safety and calm, but to move fluidly from a state of adversity, risk, adventure, or excitement, back to safety and calm, and out again. Stress is not bad for you; being stuck is bad for you."

Source: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

Fill in the Blank: "I am proud of myself for _______________ this semester."

Consider saying this to yourself in the mirror or journaling about this win! 🏆

Please join us in celebrating our two fantastic student staff members graduating this semester. These campus wellness champions embody our values of safety, healing, and wellbeing in their work representing the CCW and beyond.

To our graduates: We are grateful to know you and look forward to seeing you grow! 

Learn more about our graduating seniors, Hailee and Mikey, through these profiles:

Hailee Fell

(she/her)

What program are you completing?

A Bachelors of Science in Biology with minors in Spanish and Chemistry! 🧪

Tell us about your role at the CCW!

I worked as a Peer Health Educator with the Prevention and Education team! 

What is one thing that brings you joy?

Being around my family and friends and being able to truly be myself.

Which of the Nine Dimensions of Wellness are you trying to work on at the moment?

I am working on having better emotional wellness. I often find myself stressed and overwhelmed or partaking in negative self-talk. 

What is a healthy habit that helps nurture wellbeing in this area of life?

Something I am actively doing to work on is making lists, practicing mindfulness, and saying daily affirmations to myself.

Mikey Powell

he/him

What program are you completing?

Masters of Health & Kinesiology: Health Education Specialist & Wellness Coaching Program 

Tell us about your role at the CCW!

I'm finishing my second year as a Wellness Coach!

Why did you join the wellness coaching program? 

I joined the wellness coaching program at the U because I wanted to learn how to better provide personalized, effective, and holistic strategies to support the well-being of individuals and people in group settings.

The opportunities I have had from this coaching program have helped me gain new methods, perspectives, and skills to see sustainable and positive behavior changes in the lives of my clients. 

Which of the Nine Dimensions of Wellness are you trying to work on at the moment?

Currently, I am concentrating my intentions on developing my physical wellness to improve my fitness through balanced/adequate nutrition, consistent mindful physical activity, and quality sleep. 

What is a healthy habit that helps nurture wellbeing in this area of life?

One healthy habit I’ve created since August is using active transport! On most days of the week, I ride my bike onto campus from Millcreek to improve my cardiorespiratory endurance, ease the emotional stress of finding parking on campus, and reduce emissions into the environment. 🚴🏻‍♂️