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Home » Campus Offices » Business Affairs » Human Resources » Live Well

Live Well

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Wellbeing is a lifelong journey!

Live Well

Austin College and CARES are committed to creating a culture of wellbeing to assist this journey for Austin College employees and their spouses. Utilizing Well Being – The Five Essential Elements (Rath and Harter), a model is being created to support physical, purpose, financial, social and community dimensions of the whole person, with many factors affecting quality of life and playing a part in achieving balance, purpose and vitality in career and home.

Hopefully this website will prove helpful in taking steps towards complete wellbeing today!

Weekly Lunch & Learn Schedule:

2018

Sept. 12 – Navigating Medicare 101 –  WCC 231
October 10 – Write your Will – WCC 231
November 14 – Little Women at 150 (presented by Dr. Randi Tanglen) – WCC 231
December 12 – Tranquility Spa on campus providing holiday chair and hand massages – WCC 231 (no lunch this month)

2019

February 13  – Healthy Living for your brain and body (Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter) -WCC 231
May 20 – Half-Day of Wellbeing sessions
October 11 – Day of Wellbeing


Community  |  Financial  |  Physical  |  Purpose  |  Social


Physical

Encouraging and supporting behaviors that focus on physical exercise, balanced nutrition and mental mindfulness.

  • Yoga | Multidimensional Yoga for all levels on Wednesdays 5:15-6:30 p.m. in the Small Chapel | Yin Yoga, Relax and De-Stress on Fridays 12:15-12:55 p.m. in the Small Chapel | Instructor Renee Countryman, RYT 200 Yoga Alliance
  • Nautilus – group membership pricing and monthly payroll deductions
  • Aramark Nutrition Information
  • Flu Shots – available now!  Call Lenora Hatch, Director of Health Services, at extension 2247  for more information!
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | weekly heart healthy tips
  • Austin College labyrinth
  • Employee Assistance Program (Mutual of Omaha)

Financial

Managing personal finances to provide a satisfying standard of living while making wise choices for the future.

  • TIAA  retirement counseling, education and advice.  Schedule an appointment.
  • Medicare webinar
  • Employee Assistance Program (Mutual of Omaha)
  • Will Preparation (Mutual of Omaha)

Purpose

Enjoying personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work or in whatever one does daily.

Social

Strengthening relationships with others via communication and social interactions to further facilitate meaningful friendships and  a sense of belonging.

  • Star Parties at Adams Observatory | Austin College IDEA Center
  • Employee of the Quarter | Staff Council
  • Fall Sneed Prairie Picnic | Center for Environmental Studies
  • Austin College Christmas Luncheon | Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall

Community

Contributing to and receiving the benefits of a healthy college community, as well as the greater community outside Austin College.

  • Austin College’s Staff Council Backpack Initiative (benefiting Rosa Hill Community Center)
  • Austin College Men’s Soccer Team Bone Marrow Drive.  Call Mark Hudson at extension 2412 to donate!
  • Blood Drive Information
  • Great Day of Service
  • Emergency Fund Auction

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