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March 2022<\/h2>\n

The first Wellness Newsletter has been released by the Mitchell Hamline Wellness Committee! It’s for all members of the Mitchell Hamline community. It includes a wellness article, app suggestions, recipes, Wellness Week event information, and more.<\/p>\n

The committee looks forward to bringing you more content like this, and we would love student submissions for the next one. More information on that can be found on the newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Take a Walk: A More Optimal Way to Work!<\/h2>\n
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Many of us have known about the benefits of walking and movement for our physical and mental health. Despite that knowledge, have you ever thought you didn’t have time because you had too much work to do? And that taking a walking break during the middle of the day was an indulgence that you couldn\u2019t afford to take? But the brain thinks differently when it’s moving versus when it\u2019s still. In fact, we\u2019re better able to think and solve problems when we\u2019re moving. According to research summarized in the second chapter of The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain<\/em> by Anne Murphy Paul, walking while working improves cognitive performance. Moderately intense physical activity enhances executive function.<\/p>\n

Just ask the radiologist who more accurately identifies serious health risks (in less time) while walking. Or children with ADHD diagnosis who have improved cognitive functioning when they are in \u201cactivity-permissive settings.\u201d Or the psychologist who discovered (both personally and in the lab) that moderate intensity exercise for a moderate length of time increased working memory, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, and better verbal fluency and cognitive flexibility.<\/p>\n

Or\u2014in other words\u2014the way we need our brains to function to be at our best in work and school.<\/p>\n

So next time that you are trying to solve a problem at work\u2014or process tough information while studying\u2014get up and take a walk. Don’t think of this as taking a break from your work. Think of it as working in a more optimal way for brain functioning.<\/strong> And, of course, enjoy the physical and mental health benefits, <\/s>too. We can be better employees, students, and colleagues, <\/s>while engaging in an activity that supports our well-being at the same time.<\/p>\n

Article by Natalie Netzel, Education and Advocacy Director, Institute to Transform Child Protection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Wellness App Spotlight: Happy Not Perfect<\/h2>\n

\"\" Screenshot of the five steps on the app.<\/p>\n

This app is designed for stress reduction and mindfulness in mind, by taking you through five simple breathing exercises with interesting graphics (example below). It allows you to record your stressors and burn them, and ends with a brief interactive focusing tool. It’s quick and easy to use!<\/p>\n

Healthy Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n
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Pecan Pie Bars<\/a> (Vegan + GF)<\/div>\n
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Rainbow Vegediv Edamame Rice Bowls<\/a> (Vegetarian)<\/div>\n
Ground Beef & Pasta Skillet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mitchell Hamline Virtual Wellness Week<\/h2>\n

Monday, February 28th kicks off Mitchell Hamline’s Virtual Wellness Week. This year\u2019s sessions focus on mental health, stress-reduction, financial wellness, and ideas for being active while having fun. Check out the virtual activities planned and join in with the links attached!<\/p>\n

Monday, February 28th<\/strong><\/div>\n
–Vicarious Trauma in Law Students: Building Resilience for a Toxic-Stress Career<\/a> at 12pm CST (with Jennifer Waltman, PsyD, MBA, LP, Mitchel Hamline Counseling Services)
\n-Virtual Talking Circle: Exploring toxic stress and traumatic responses in law school at 7pm CST (To sign-up, please email Jennifer.Waltman@mitchellhamline.edu)<\/a><\/div>\n
Tuesday, March 1st<\/strong><\/div>\n
–Thriving on a Time Crunch: Evidenced Based Strategies to Improve Performance and Increase Well-Being in Law School<\/a> at 7pm CST (with Natalie Netzel J.D., Assistant Professor, Mitchell Hamline School of Law)<\/div>\n
Wednesday, March 2nd<\/strong><\/div>\n
–Credit and Debt Management for Bar Admission<\/a> at 12pm CST (with Natalie Daniels \u2013 AccessLex)
\n–Five Habits for Financially Successful Lawyers<\/a> at 5pm CST (with Natalie Daniels \u2013 AccessLex)<\/div>\n
Thursday, March 3rd<\/strong><\/div>\n
–Afro-Latin Dance Workout to Raise Your Spirit<\/a> at 12pm CST (with Don DeBoer, Latin Dancer & Mitchell Hamline Psychologist)
\n–Running for Fun (Really!) and Fitness<\/a> at 6pm CST (with Laura Hermer, Running Enthusiast and Mitchell Hamline Law Professor)<\/div>\n


\nGratitude Shout Out<\/h2>\n
All students, staff, faculty, and members of the MHSL community are encouraged to submit a message of gratitude for anyone in this community by emailing us here<\/a>!
\nSubmissions will be shared in future newsletters.<\/div>\n

We want to share information that you <\/em>want to read, so we encourage anyone interested to share ideas, tips, and recipes here<\/a>!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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