š¹Mental Health & Well-being Weekly
Healthy Minds App
The Healthy Minds Program app has been a game-changer for my own well-being, and I highly recommend it to all Highlands College staff. This completely free app offers a powerful, research-backed approach to mental wellness, helping you cultivate mindfulness, connection, insight, and purpose in everyday life.
Developed by a non-profit organisation dedicated to making the world a kinder, wiser, and more compassionate place, the app translates cutting-edge neuroscience and contemplative traditions into practical tools that fit right in the palm of your hand.
With a blend of engaging lessons and immersive practices, the Healthy Minds Program teaches you how to calm your mind, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience.
The programās four key pillarsāAwareness, Connection, Insight, and Purposeāhelp you strengthen mindfulness, develop kindness and compassion, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and stay motivated by aligning your daily actions with your values.
Itās been an incredible resource for me, and I truly believe it can benefit you too. Download it today and start your journey to a healthier, happier mind!
Discover Your Unique Emotional Style
24 questions to determine your personal emotional style
Discover your unique emotional strengths to build your well-being practice with Healthy Minds scientifically validated tool.
The Emotional Styles Quiz was developed by their team of neuroscientists to provide you with insights into your unique emotional style.
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Upcoming Well-being Events
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The āBuild Your Child a Stronger Mindā event will show you how to have a significant and positive impact on your childās well-being, enhancing their day-to-day experience not just in the short term but throughout their entire lives.
The session will give you a deeper understanding of how your childās mindset for life is formed, and how you can make an increasingly positive and supportive contribution to your childās development.
You will discover:
- How to empower your child to handle their developmental challenges
- How to develop your childās confidence and self-esteem
- And perhaps the greatest contribution you can make to ensuring your child achieves their potential in life
Brain Health Lunch & Learn on the 14th Marchš§
Soundbath by our friend of the college Tomšµ
Lunchtime Yoga & Stretch ā Relax, Reset, Recharge!š§āāļø
Take 30 minutes out of your Friday for a gentle, feel-good yoga sessionāno teacher, just friends and colleagues. Itās all about stretching, breathing, and mindfulness to ease tension and refresh your mind.
š Where? TU108
ā° When? Fridays, 12:15 ā 12:45
No experience neededājust bring yourself and a mat if you have one.
Unwind, recharge, and head into the weekend feeling amazing