UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
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October 10
Heidi Metro
NEW TIME! 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theatre, University Center
Hosted by the UWRF Wellness Committee (contact Jennifer Svenneby Friedman for more information)
Speaking Topic: "What To Do When Things Get Tough"
Heidi will share her signature tool, the LEAD Method, to begin to reimagine leadership from the inside out.
Heidi's Bio: Heidi Metro is the Visionary and CEO of When You Lead: Coaching & Consulting, a community on fire for empowering leaders and professionals to reimagine leadership from the inside out! When You Lead is a foundational program that connects individuals with the best guru in the world…themselves! Heidi believes that when high-achievers & deep feelers have Confidence, Clarity, & Direction, they become the leaders of their lives, careers, and communities. And that begins with Boundaries. In a sleepy Midwestern town, you’ll find Heidi with her crew, her partner Mike and their 3 kiddos, along with their two pooches, Maxwell and Apollo. She loves a lazy day of reading in a hammock, hiking the local trails, or taking a day trip to anywhere.
October 18
Outdoors for All!
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., University Center
Hosted by Kinnickinnic River Land Trust (contact KLRT at 715-425-5738 for more information)
Is it possible to meet the competing demands of finances, friends, family, work, health and community? The resounding answer is yes! In this fun, interactive seminar, participants will learn the 5 Buckets Principle™ of work/life balance and gain the tools to prioritize what is important to them. You’ll learn how to think about the big picture without ignoring the little things that matter. We will show you how to find the time to manage it all, including time for yourself and for fun, by identifying priorities, making choices and managing expectations.
October 18
The 5 Buckets Principle™
1-2 p.m., University Centery, St. Croix Room
Hosted by Kepro (contact Bethany Crail for more information)
Is it possible to meet the competing demands of finances, friends, family, work, health and community? The resounding answer is yes! In this fun, interactive seminar, participants will learn the 5 Buckets Principle™ of work/life balance and gain the tools to prioritize what is important to them. You’ll learn how to think about the big picture without ignoring the little things that matter. We will show you how to find the time to manage it all, including time for yourself and for fun, by identifying priorities, making choices and managing expectations.
October 21
Guided Resilience Fall Retreat: A Path for Well-Being through Seasons of Change
8:30am-1:30pm, Glen Park Pavilion - $25 per person
Hosted by Guided Resilience
Disruption to our well-being may be the result of a health crisis or changes in employment, relationships, or home life. Reserve this day to prioritize your self-care with evidence-based practices to support resilience and well-being through tender times. Autumn is the perfect season to explore coping strategies to endure change, transition, letting go, or loss. Care-givers also welcome to attend.
October 23
Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind to Refresh Your Workspace
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m., Falcon Center, Large Multipurpose Room
Hosted by Campus Recreation Yoga Instructor Emma O. (contact Ryan Rudesill for more information)
Guided meditation can strengthen the areas of your brain responsible for memory, learning, attention and self-awareness and can help calm down your sympathetic nervous system. Over time, mindful meditation can increase cognition, memory and attention. Scientific studies prove that meditation results in a better flow of blood to the brain, relaxing muscles and decreasing stress hormones. This rest leads to a quick rejuvenation of one’s mind and body, leaving you healed from the effects of fatigue, stress and tension.
October 26
Sustainable Living Panel
6:30 p.m., North Hall Auditorium
Hosted by UWRF Stustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)
Sustainability has become a buzzword but what does it really mean and what does it have to do with me? How can I realistically contribute to sustainability efforts and why should I even bother? At this panel, you’ll meet three women living in western Wisconsin who are each trying to live more sustainably and find inspiration to make your own sustainable changes!
*No registration required.
Ongoing
- Employee Assistance Program
- This is a free, confidential program that provides resources to address personal and work-related concerns to you and the family members living in your household. Here are some examples of what Kepro provides assistance with:
- Emotional Situations: relationships, parenting, grieving
- Work/Life Challenges: childcare, elder care, adoption
- Legal and Financial Circumstances: managing expenses or debt, preparation of simple wills, child custody or child support.
- Live Webinar Series: live webinar events every second Wednesday at 12:30 PM on various helpful topics. You can also find recorded webinars and podcasts, along with a helpful mobile app.
- This is a free, confidential program that provides resources to address personal and work-related concerns to you and the family members living in your household. Here are some examples of what Kepro provides assistance with:
- WellWisconsin Radio and Podcasts
- A podcast discussing topics of health and well-being from experts around the State of Wisconsin. Tune into Well Wisconsin Radio whenever you want and wherever you are!
- Lifestyle Benefits Program Grief Resources – Securian
- Access professional services for a variety of needs - from legal matters and financial situations to coping with loss - through comprehensive web and mobile resources, as well as consultations.
- Catastrophic Leave Program
- This program allows the continuation of salary and benefits for an eligible employee who has a catastrophic need and has exhausted all paid leave. It allows employees to donate earned paid leave credits to employees who have a catastrophic need at their own or at a different UW System institution.
- The program relies on the donation of unused vacation, banked leave, or personal/floating holidays by the employee’s co-workers.
- Meditation Room
- In an effort to support the holistic wellness of the University community, the Meditation Room was created in 2013 in response to requests from students, and provides an important space for quiet prayer, reflection, and meditation.
- Scientific evidence indicates that there are significant physiological, mental, and cognitive benefits to meditation. It is our hope that the meditation room will allow students and employees to experience a place of peace and sanctuary while learning and working.
