The May issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived. Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members! Of interest in this issue:
Mental Health Awareness Month
Coping with an Empty Nest
Ease Sunday Night Anxiety
And MUCH more!
You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site. Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!
Angeline Boulley, sponsored by the Center for Native American Studies, will speak at NMU at 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Jamrich 1322. The focus will be on the path to publication for her amazing works, The Firekeeper's Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed.
There will be time for Q&A post-event, followed by a book signing at 7:15 pm.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in April!
Guided Meditations are offered LIVE on Wednesdays at 12pm EST. Register here. Not sure you'll be available at 12pm on Wednesday? Needing a meditation right now instead? Past meditations are available here. Previous meditations include 'Easy Breathing', 'Letting Go', 'Embracing Change', and 'Setting Intentions for the New Year along Lake Superior'!
Well-Being Webinars are offered LIVE on Thursdays at 12pm EST. Register here. Past webinars are also available here. Upcoming topics are: 7-Day Stress Less Challenge, Do Something Challenging and Change Your Brain, and Building an Intentional Joy List.
Anyone can attend. You do not need to be on NMU's Medical coverage to access. Set aside time for your well-being today.
TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of April, May, and June. Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future.
Topics include: Quarterly economic and market updates, basic estate planning strategies, and taking control of your financial life.
April's topic is "Connecting the Dots: Mental Health & Movement".
Date: April 10th at 1:00pm EST
Overview: Presented by Hinge Health, this event will discuss what pain is, why it occurs, and how movement using exercise therapy can help improve your overall mental and emotional well-being.
The April issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived. Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members! Of interest in this issue:
Trauma Dumping
Sibling Rivalry
Posture Pointers
And MUCH more!
You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site. Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is offering FREE webinars and meditations to support your Well-Being in March!
Guided Meditations are offered LIVE on Wednesdays at 12pm EST. Register here. Not sure you'll be available at 12pm on Wednesday? Needing a meditation right now instead? Past meditations are available here. Previous meditations include 'Easy Breathing', 'Letting Go', 'Embracing Change', and 'Setting Intentions for the New Year along Lake Superior'!
Well-Being Webinars are offered LIVE on Thursdays at 12pm EST. Register here. Past webinars are also available here. Upcoming topics are: Vegetable Challenge, Springtime Allergies and How to Cope, Mobility Exercises, and Morning Affirmations.
Anyone can attend. You do not need to be on NMU's Medical coverage to access. Set aside time for your well-being today.
March's topic is "Unpacking Pain - Contributing Factors and Getting Support".
Date: March 13th at 1:00pm EST
Overview: Presented by a Hinge Health Coach, this event will dive into the science of pain, explore factors affecting your experience, and discuss how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and wellbeing.
The March issue of the Personal Best/HOPE Health newsletter has arrived. Please take a moment for yourself to read and enjoy this issue, and remember to share it with your family members! Of interest in this issue:
Dietitian's Grocery List
Daylight Saving Time and Your Health
How's Your Sleep?
And MUCH more!
You may also find this issue and previous months on the HR mental health and wellness resources site. Be sure to scroll all the way down the page to the Additional Resources section. While you’re on the site, check out the wide range of wellbeing resources available to you!
TIAA, Northern Michigan University, and Savi are teaming up to help student loan borrowers better understand and manage their student loans. Savi is a free, online tool that allows borrowers to discover eligibility for reduced monthly loan payments and loan forgiveness options.
If you’re interested in hearing more, we encourage you to join the next Savi and TIAA free educational (and interactive!) bi-monthly webinar, designed to help borrowers:
Learn about student loan policy updates and what they mean for you
Get started with the Savi tool
Review repayment and forgiveness options like Income-Driven Repayment Plans and Public
Service Loan Forgiveness
Get answers to all of your student debt questions - no matter how big or small!
Want to learn more about Savi in advance? Click here to take the free assessment to see if you can save money on your loans or determine your eligibility for forgiveness programs.
