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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: October 3, 2018
Sarah Morales
Health Educator | Health Initiatives
sarah.morales@health.gatech.edu
Summary Sentence:
Start your mindfulness journey with Mindful Moments every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Full Summary:
Ready to begin your journey with mindfulness? Get started with Mindful Moments every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center Cypress Room.
Mindful MomentsMindfulness has many benefits including alleviating stress, increasing your ability to deal with illness, decreasing symptoms of depression, and improving overall health. In fact, people who practice mindfulness have been found to have improved cardiovascular health because they are less likely to smoke, be more physically active, and have a healthier body mass index (BMI). Not sold? Here are our top three reasons why you need to begin (or keep) practicing mindfulness:
Ready to begin your journey with mindfulness? Get started with Mindful Moments. Every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center Cypress Room, students can drop in and relax by coloring or participating in short, guided mindfulness exercises.
“Mindfulness is a great way to practice self-care,” shared health educator, Sarah Morales. “In a nutshell, it’s about being as kind to yourself as you would be to others and knowing when your resources are running low and stepping back to replenish them. With the mindfulness exercises and coloring we will be offering, this new program is a great way for students to recharge.” Coloring, while it may sound silly, is a simple way to get started with mindfulness. The act of coloring allows you to focus on a simple task drawing your attention away from yourself and your worries and into the present moment. “Scientifically, coloring activates the right side of your brain which is the creative, artistic region of the brain,” explained health educator, JaPeera Edmonds. “Activating that side of the brain quiets the right side of your brain which is responsible for analytical and cognitive processes and is often activated when you are stressed or worried.”
Mindful moments begins October 10th and runs through December 5th. Have a scheduling conflict? Check out the Health Initiatives webpage for more resources and options to support your mental health and well-being. From pet therapy to our JOOL Health app, there are lots of resources to support you.
