Colleagues,
Mental health is as important as physical health; both within our lives and our careers. When at work, there is so much to do and it can be easy to begin feeling overwhelmed.
I have had the opportunity to work with many amazing leaders over the years and discovered an innovative approach to creative thinking and wellness that I want to bring to UNO.
On the first Friday of every month, beginning Feb. 4, I would like all faculty and staff to reserve one hour to invest in your own wellness and personal development.
You could use this hour to meditate, work on a personal creative project, exercise, catch up on that book you have been meaning to read, or anything that would serve as a time to foster personal wellness and spark creativity. The goal of this hour is to build a community that embraces curiosity, discovery, and innovation. We achieve this when we allow ourselves to take a moment to seek out things that inspire us, promote our personal wellbeing, and tap into the creative side of our mind.
To reap the full benefits of this hour, we must honor our time and the time of others every month. Please work with your team members and unit leads to identify the hour that you would like to take on the first Friday of every month.
Thank you for your commitment to yourselves and your fellow Mavericks.
