Be Well Your Way Virtual Event

The 2021 MHealthy Be Well Your Way all-virtual event took place on October 6 and 7, 2021. More than a dozen special presentations and demonstrations were held, focusing on self-care, connection and expert advice you can use right now.

View Recorded Sessions

If you were unable to join live, the below sessions were recorded and are available to view. Find more details about each session below.

October 6 Sessions:

October 7 Sessions:

Questions?

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Be Well Your Way Session Details and Registration

Find more information below and register for well-being sessions taking place on either October 6 and 7, 2021. Most sessions are approximately 40 minutes. Register by October 4.

OCTOBER 6: 7 a.m. – Hatha Yoga For Everyone

Presenter: Wendy Dolen, MHealthy Sr. Wellness Coordinator

Description: Join Wendy Dolen from MHealthy for a beginner hatha yoga class promoting a peaceful state of mind and body. We will start class with breathing techniques, then move into basic yoga postures, and finish in relaxation (shavasana).

Time: 7 – 7:30 a.m.

View recording of Hatha Yoga For Everyone
OCTOBER 6: 8 a.m. – Guided Meditation – Let It Flow

Presenter: Wendy Dolen, MHealthy Sr. Wellness Coordinator

Description: Learn to embrace the law of non-resistance by surrendering to the flow of life.

Time: 8 – 8:30 a.m.

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OCTOBER 6: 11 a.m. – Project Healthy Schools presentation

Presenter: Melissa Boguslawski, Project Healthy Schools Program Manager

Description: Join the new Project Healthy Schools (PHS) Program Manager, Melissa Boguslawski, as she describes how PHS has enhanced middle school activities in terms of wellness! With PHS being active in over 130 schools so far (including one in Bangladesh!), a gap in middle school children’s wellness education has been filled. And with the inclusion of the UM TRAILS program, resources for the students’ social and emotional learning have been improved as well. Melissa will detail not only the mission and vision of PHS, but how you can help your own students/children in terms of wellness!

Time: 11 – 11:40 a.m.

This session was not recorded.
OCTOBER 6: 12 p.m. – In the Maize & Blue Cupboard Chef Demonstration

Presenter: Russ Palmer, Campus Executive Chef, Michigan Dining

Description: Join Chef Russell Palmer, Executive Chef with Michigan Dining, as he explores and demonstrates how to make quick, easy, tasty and cost-effective meals… brought to you from the Maize & Blue Cupboard. The Chef Demo also includes techniques to make cooking easier and important knife skills to remember while cooking. View the Three Bean Garden Vegetable Soup recipe.

Time: 12: – 12:40 p.m.

View recording of In the Maize & Blue Cupboard Chef Demonstration
OCTOBER 6: 1 p.m. – Be Well: Creating Routines for Well-being in Times of Uncertainty

Presenters: Alison Nix, MPH, NCTTP, Program Manager for MHealthy Alcohol Management Program and MHealthy Tobacco Consultation Service; Erica Owen, Registered Dietitian and Manager of MHealthy Nutrition and Weight Management; Brett Knight, Program Manager, MHealthy Physical Activity; and Kristin Duff, MSW, MHealthy Resource Coach

Description: Prioritizing your health and well-being can be challenging at times. In this session, MHealthy staff will discuss small steps towards creating positive strategies and routines that can support your health. Staff will share information about MHealthy programs and resources including examples and advice on how we can support you, U-M faculty and staff. MHealthy is here for you.

Time: 1 – 1:40 p.m.

View recording of Be Well – Creating Routines for Well-being in Times of Uncertainty
OCTOBER 6: 2 p.m. – Exploring the Intersection of DEI and Wellness

Presenters: Lisa Camfield, MHealthy Wellness Coordinator, and Steve Vinson, Senior Financial and Business Analyst and DEI Lead

Description: Exploring the Intersection of DEI and Wellness: Join us for a learning session that begins to explore the reciprocal relationship between DEI and wellness. Experience the positive impact of engaging in wellness and DEI practices and discover how it can benefit your workplace culture.

Time: 2 – 3 p.m.

This session was not recorded.
OCTOBER 7: 11 a.m. – (Re)Connection: Building Community And Resilience

Presenter: Kelcey Stratton, Program Manager, Resiliency and Well-Being Services

Description: Relationships are an important part of overall well-being. After a long period of physical distancing and changes in how we socialize, how can we rebuild meaningful connections and social fulfillment? In this session, participants will reflect on their own relationship resources, and learn how empathy and positive connections can contribute to improved resilience in both work and personal communities.

Time: 11 – 11:40 a.m.

View recording of (Re)Connection: Building Community and Resilience
OCTOBER 7: 12 p.m. – Optimizing the Home Office for Your Well-Being

Presenter: Cindy Zielinski, Occupational Therapy Supervisor, Ergonomics Awareness Program Lead, Occupational Health Services

Description: Many of us are now working from home using non-traditional workspaces. In this presentation, you will learn how to evaluate the fit of your space and gain insight into how to use existing resources and equipment within your home to create a workspace that meets your needs. You will also learn ergonomic principles that you can apply to all areas of your daily life to reduce discomfort and prevent injury while improving productivity and overall well-being.

Time: 12 – 12:40 p.m.

View recording of Optimizing the Home Office for Your Well-Being
OCTOBER 7: 1 p.m. – Exploring the Intersection of DEI and Wellness

Presenters: Lisa Camfield, MHealthy Wellness Coordinator, and Steve Vinson, Senior Financial and Business Analyst and DEI Lead

Description: Exploring the Intersection of DEI and Wellness: Join us for a learning session that begins to explore the reciprocal relationship between DEI and wellness. Experience the positive impact of engaging in wellness and DEI practices and discover how it can benefit your workplace culture.

Time: 1 – 2 p.m.

This session was not recorded.
OCTOBER 7: 3 p.m. – Are You Credit Smart?

Presenter: Mark Munzenberger, UMCU Financial Education Manager

Description: Credit Scores play an essential role throughout our financial lives. However, there are many common misconceptions related to what helps or hurts our scores. Let's de-bunk some of those myths and help get you on the path to an A+ credit score!

Time: 3 – 3:40 p.m.

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OCTOBER 7: 4 p.m. – Building A Workplace Culture Of Generosity

Presenter: Wayne Baker, Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and a former Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business

Description: Generosity improves wellness, connections, inclusion, learning, and problem solving. This presentation provides a science-based model of workplace generosity and describes positive practices that build it. Presented by Wayne Baker, the Robert P. Thome Professor of Business Administration and a former Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. His latest book is All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success (Currency 2020).

Time: 4 - 4:40 p.m.

View recording of Building A Workplace Culture of Generosity
OCTOBER 7: 5 p.m. – Environmental Wellness: How Personal Actions Can Support The Planet And Your Well-Being

Presenter: Alison Richardson, Program Manager for the Office of Campus Sustainability, and Anya Dale, Manager of Waste Reduction and Engagement for the Office of Campus Sustainability

Description: Environmental wellness encourages us to live in a way that's respectful of our surroundings. When we connect to and protect nature, we foster the connection we have to the environment. This session will provide an overview of environmental and personal wellness, as well as suggested steps individuals can take to improve both their relationship with nature as well as promote this connection within their workplace.

Time: 5 - 5:40 p.m.

View recording of Environmental Wellness: How Personal Actions Can Support the Planet and Your Well-Being