In this issue of the Student Well-being and Resiliency Newsletter, we are focusing on spiritual well-being, a dimension of well-being often overlooked. Cultivating spiritual well-being can have profound benefits on our overall well-being, enhancing mental, emotional, and physical health.

What Is Spiritual Well-Being?

Creating your sense of purpose and acknowledging the beliefs that drive you towards your goals

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Maintain Your Spiritual Well-Being

Self-reflection and mindfulness

• Set aside time each day for self-reflection, mindfulness, or meditation. Reflect on your values, beliefs, and goals, allowing you to stay connected with your inner self.

Practice gratitude

• Cultivate gratitude by keeping a gratitude journal. Regularly acknowledge and appreciate the positive aspects of your life.

Volunteer and serve others

• Engage in volunteer work or acts of kindness. Helping others can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment, aligning with many spiritual beliefs.

Connect with a community

• Join a spiritual community or group that aligns with your beliefs. Engaging with like-minded individuals can provide support, encouragement, and opportunities for growth.

Do: Explore the Outdoors on Campus

Connet with nature on our beautiful campus. Check out these outdoor spots:

• Walk around The Gifford Arboretum
• Utilize outdoor exercise locations, including the Spruance Outdoor Gym
• Take a walk around the lake, taking a break to sit on the steps outside the Shalala Student Center
• Check out great views of campus from the Shalala Student Center balcony
• Opt to study outside in a glider

Listen: A Student-Run Podcast

This episode of the Student Well-Being Podcast highlights how much having a belief system can affect our everyday lives, even concerning things like our physical health.

Engage With Your Well-Being

• Intramural Soccer Registration | Monday, Oct. 23-Thursday, Nov. 2 | Register Here
• Spooky & Sexy | Monday, Oct. 30 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | UC Breezeway
  
• Spooky Cycling | Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 5:30 p.m. | Herbert Wellness Center | Register Here
  
• Sex Night | Monday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Shalala Student Center
• Healthy Body Talk Week | Tuesday, Nov. 7-Friday, Nov. 10 | More Info
• Narcan (Naloxone) Training | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Shalala Student Center | Register Here
  

Check your email every Wednesday for Ibis News to see upcoming events for the week, and view the University events calendar for a complete listing of on-campus events and programs.