Resource Library

At Wellness Collective, our mantra is this: Self-Care doesn’t begin when the workday ends.

As working hours, technology consumption and industry demands only continue to increase, it’s essential to layer protective and supportive practices directly into the workday and workplace.

When seeking to support yourself or others (perhaps an entire practice or team), it’s important to consider the whole person and a variety of domains of well-being: mind, body, spirit, environment and community.

For this resource library, our intention is to provide tools and recommended reading that support one or more of the following outcomes:

In a time when people are suffering (from distress, anxiety, burnout, insomnia, addiction, obesity, etc.), the goal is to support human flourishing. For better health, greater happiness and improved life satisfaction, taking better care of people (yourself and others) is a non-negotiable – it’s integral. This can be done immediately within the workday, modeling healthy habits for everyone. Whether an office of one or 100,000 – these priorities matter.

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Productivity & Performance

• Try Bullet Journaling to calm & organize a busy brain.

• Consider The Pomodoro Technique for focused time blocking.

• Access 31 Productivity Hacks to increase performance and decrease distress.

Mental Health – Support for All Ages

• Access resources specific to grief.

• Access mental health screening tools.

• Consider attending a Mental Health First Aid Training.

• Parents, access a teen-focused Selfies, Social & Screens Toolkit.

• Find a variety of mental health education programs and support groups.

• Learn more about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine.

• SAMHSA's National Hotline supports substance abuse and mental health 24/7 (365 days/year).

Physical Health – Biometric Basics

• Learn about body composition, including body mass index (BMI) & body fat.

• Explore cholesterol tools and resources.

• Access blood pressure fact sheets.

Mind/Body Practices – Movement, Meditation & Mindfulness

• Explore key characteristics of mindfulness.

• Access a comprehensive introduction to meditation.

• Try Progressive Muscle Relaxation to reduce physical and mental tension.

Behavior Modification – Starting, Stopping & Continuing Habits

• Learn more about Nudge Theory.

• Understand self-management.

• Get started with self-care.

• Explore Tiny Habits.

Veterans resources

• Access mental health services from Veterans First Initiative.

• Support in Central Ohio can be found through M.A.S.H. Pantry & Resource Center.

Comprehensive Resources – General & Organizational Well-Being

• Reference the Surgeon General’s Framework for Mental Health & Well-being in the Workplace.

• A wide variety of integrative tools are article are available via The Greater Good Science Center.

• Wellness Collective’s blog provides insights on varied topics for employers/employees to consider.

• Wellness Collective’s podcast, Health & Happiness at Work, focuses on wellness for working adults.

• Access best practices from NIOSH from NIOSH Total Worker Health® Program for integrating safety & well-being.

AUDIO RESOURCES

Simply press play, sit back and relax!

Facilitator: Katy Tombaugh

This 18-minute audio recording guides you through simple seated movements (followed by meditation) intended to relieve physical, mental and emotional tension.