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2024 Jan 24

Living Mindfully with Uncertainty

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online

Life doesn’t always give us what we expect. Unpredictable events and losses, while manageable in small doses, can grow to become overpowering at times. When they do, we may be left feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated and insecure. In this workshop, we will explore the experience of uncertainty, and practice techniques to help us maintain an attitude of steadiness, calm, and open-heartedness in the face of all the challenges life offers us.

Prerequisites: Either you have attended an “Introduction to Mindfulness” workshop at Harvard; you have completed “The Basics” course on...

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2024 Feb 08

Introduction to Mindfulness: How the Science and Practice of Awareness Supports Well-Being and Performance

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online

This program introduces the basic principles and practices of mindfulness, a concentrated state of awareness that helps people see and respond to situations with clarity. Individuals and groups who regularly employ the techniques of mindfulness in their work can monitor moment-to-moment effectiveness, respond promptly and appropriately to difficulties as they arise, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives. This workshop will...

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2024 Jan 16

Introduction to Mindfulness: How the Science and Practice of Awareness Supports Well-Being and Performance

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: 

Online

This program introduces the basic principles and practices of mindfulness, a concentrated state of awareness that helps people see and respond to situations with clarity. Individuals and groups who regularly employ the techniques of mindfulness in their work can monitor moment-to-moment effectiveness, respond promptly and appropriately to difficulties as they arise, and remain open to new ideas and perspectives. Participants will be introduced to meditation practices that will teach them how to be more focused, creative and resilient in all aspects of their lives. This workshop will...

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2024 Mar 22

Mindful Movement: Yoga for the Office

Repeats every week every Friday until Fri May 24 2024 .
9:00am to 10:00am

Location: 

Online

As every office worker knows, sitting for long periods can result in stiffness and discomfort. The gentle stretches and postures taught in this program are designed to increase flexibility at the joints—thereby improving one’s range of motion – and also aid in relaxing the hips and lower portions of the body to increase one’s ability to sit with ease. Because this practice blends movement in the body with the breath, it is an ideal extension of mindfulness practice. No previous knowledge of yoga is necessary. This class does not require special clothing or equipment.

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2024 Mar 25

Mindful Movement: Yoga for the Office

Repeats every week every Monday until Mon May 20 2024 .
9:00am to 10:00am

Location: 

Online

As every office worker knows, sitting for long periods can result in stiffness and discomfort. The gentle stretches and postures taught in this program are designed to increase flexibility at the joints—thereby improving one’s range of motion – and also aid in relaxing the hips and lower portions of the body to increase one’s ability to sit with ease. Because this practice blends movement in the body with the breath, it is an ideal extension of mindfulness practice. No previous knowledge of yoga is necessary. This class does not require special clothing or equipment.

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Moving from Fear to a Growth Mindset - Monday, Jan. 8 (5:30-6:30pm)

Embrace the New Year's potential for growth! Change often brings fear, especially in professional and organizational contexts. Are you or your organization experiencing:

  • Anxiety about professional advancement or organizational changes?
  • Uncertainty regarding restructuring, transformation, or other institutional changes?
  • Irritation, low morale, or disengagement since the announcements of changes?
  • Complaints or concerns about upcoming annual reviews, new systems/processes, or operational changes?
  • Feelings of powerlessness over layoffs or other career changes?... Read more about Moving from Fear to a Growth Mindset - Monday, Jan. 8 (5:30-6:30pm)

In Their Own Voices: Black Women’s Lives from the Archives Public Tour - Friday, Dec. 8 (1-2pm)

In Their Own Voices celebrates the power of defining oneself while highlighting the lifework and legacies of Black women whose papers are held in the Schlesinger Library. The featured collections—including those of the graphic designer Louise E. Jefferson, the civil and women’s rights activist Pauli Murray, and the educator Rebecca Primus—offer a rich array of photographs, letters, diaries, published works, and audiovisual materials, giving viewers an opportunity to listen to, view, and read about the experiences of Black women in their private and public lives.

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2023 Dec 20

Caring for Older Loved Ones: How Tech Helps Older Adults and Gives Caregivers Peace of Mind - Wednesday, Dec. 20 (1-2pm)

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Location: 

Virtual

We will discuss how caregivers can use technology to help reduce stress and gain peace of mind when caring for older parents. Everything from home safety to medication reminders to virtual social activities and more - let tech take some of the worry out of caregiving.

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2023 Dec 08

Caring Without Crumbling: Tools to Prevent Burnout - Friday, Dec. 8 (1-1:30pm)

1:00pm to 1:30pm

Location: 

Virtual

Are you feeling like you're constantly running on empty, juggling caregiving responsibilities while neglecting your own well-being? It can feel like it's impossible to balance it all. The Learn to Live clinical team will discuss strategies to help you prevent caregiver burnout by learning how to challenge and reframe those persistent, draining thoughts... Read more about Caring Without Crumbling: Tools to Prevent Burnout - Friday, Dec. 8 (1-1:30pm)

2023 Dec 13

Good News About the Winter Blues - Wednesday, Dec. 13 (12-12:15pm)

12:00pm to 12:15pm

Location: 

Virtual
For many of us, the winter months can feel awfully long with colder temperatures and far less sunshine. Motivation and mood can drop, either subtly or so significantly that even usual day-to-day activities feel impossible. But, in this 15-minute webinar, we will share the good news: that there are research-supported steps we can take to live fully, even through wintertime challenges.... Read more about Good News About the Winter Blues - Wednesday, Dec. 13 (12-12:15pm)

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