Articles from October 2023

The University of Iowa aims to create a sustainable culture of holistic well-being and success. Discover people and perspectives that help us care for ourselves and each other as we integrate study, work, and life. For additional articles on mental health and well-being, read University Counseling Service's news.

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The Power of Reflection and Self-Awareness

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Self-awareness is a journey, not a destination. It is a skill to be practiced. It can be a struggle, though not always a painful one.
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Keeping Healthy at Work

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Many organizations and professionals are now coming to terms with burnout as a real occupational risk. Learn about 4 strategies that can be effective in staving off burnout.
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From Self-Care to Community Care

Monday, October 16, 2023
Encouraging self-care among individuals is admirable, and it's crucial to recognize that self-care, in isolation, can often remain an aspiration rather than a consistent practice. It's in the embrace of community care that self-care becomes sustainable and transformative.
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Making Space for Emotions at Work

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Making space for all emotions, including those we don’t want, is essential to our well-being. This can be especially challenging at work, where we sometimes feel we shouldn’t have emotions at all. Learn how engaging in your emotions at work can benefit your total-body wellness.
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From Either/Or to Both/And

Tuesday, October 3, 2023
A both/and perspective offers a more flexible approach to living and working in diverse and complex environments. Living in the both/and means multiple truths can exist at the same time, multiple outcomes are possible, and another person’s experiences are as valid as yours.