Wellbeing trainers Humanities
New Years' Resolution Week 23 - 27 January
The new year has been a few weeks in the making, the holidays are over and may even seem like a long time ago.
During the week of New Year's resolutions, the Humanities Wellbeing Trainers, together with Career services, the UU Meditation Lab and a bright conversation, are offering daily workshops and training sessions both in the morning and in the afternoon to enable you to start fresh in the new year even with your studies. Check the offer below, check your calendar and register via the link to the formdesk form.
We are looking forward to seeing you at one of the activities.
All week
Do you have the resolution to meditate more? Do you want to start your day mindfully? Then follow the Mindful Mornings sessions on 23 till 27
January 2023 from 09:00 - 09:15.
These sessions are suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Treat yourself to a mindful morning, join the group and also support your peers to make meditation a daily habit in this new year. The sessions will be led by experienced mindfulness trainers, who also supervise the UU Meditation Lab.
Jump out of your bed, into mindfulness!
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Book a Bright Conversation to have a purposeful start of 2023
In a Bright Conversation, you can talk to an experienced facilitator about life situations that are currently playing out or that are difficult or challenging for you. These can include (love) relationships, motivation problems, being sick, loss, loneliness, friendship, family, living, making choices, questions about the future. Sometimes that is just discussing your concerns with someone who is a good listener, other times it is about giving meaning, giving the experiences a place.
Workshops Monday 23 January
What are we going to do?
Do you sometimes just wait until you feel enough motivation to get started? Did you know that the meaning of motivation comes from the Latin word “Motio” which means movement or motion. In this workshop we will have a look at what it is that moves you and what you need to have a motivated start in 2023 You will discover that you don't have to wait for that motivation to start, because starting itself will provide motivation.
You.....
- will learn what motivation is
- will learn different techniques to motivate yourself
- started planning how to implement this in your daily life
- have set your first motivating goal for 2023
Take action and register here for this workshop. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Monday 23 January
11.00 - 12.45
Drift 25 - 101
What are we going to do?
Time to study. You check your phone first, or should you maybe finish that Netflix series, and oh yes, the groceries... Are you good at procrastinating? Or do you have the tendency to go on without a break until it's really perfect?
Then sign up for keep coping in 2023. After this workshop....
- You know what coping is
- You know the different coping strategies, both helpful and not helpful
- You know which coping strategy you tend to choose
- You took a first step in your action plan to deal effectively with procrastination or perfectioni
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Monday 23 January
13.15 - 15.00
Drift 25 - 101
Workshops Tuesday 24 January
What are we going to do?
Do you have a question about the thesis? Could you use some support? Then come to the consulting hours for the thesis. We won’t help you with the contents of the thesis, but with your approach and/or problems you engage. We offer support with structuring, for procrastination behaviour and/or a motivation dip. We can help you getting started or forward with practical tips. If you register, you’ll receive an email about the exact time you will be expected.
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Tuesday 24 January
11.00 - 12.45
Janskerkhof 2-3 0.22
What are we going to do?
Do you experience stress on a regular basis? Do you want to learn how to deal with it effectively? Both big events and everyday hassles can cause stressful feelings. This can be a paralyzing burden though at the same time you need stress to act. How does that work? After this interactive seminar….
- you are able to identify stress at an early stage and know why this is important
- You know the difference between functional and dysfunctional stress
- You are inspired on how to deal with stress
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Tuesday 24 January
13.15 - 15.00
Janskerkhof 2-3 022
Workshops Wednesday 25 January
What are we going to do?
Do you want to get a better grip on your time this year and have a clearer overview of your studies and other activities?
Then join the Getting Things Done workshop, inspired by David Allen's time management method, which is used worldwide.
Nice bonus: if you start applying this method, you will also get a much better control of your stress levels.
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Wednesday 25 January
11.00 - 12.45
Janskerkhof 2-3 0.22
What are we going to do?
The job market offers innumerable possibilities. Do you know how to find organizations and jobs that suit your profile? By mapping your interests, capabilities, motives and career values, you will determine what is (most) important to you. After that, you will be better able to consider the jobs, organizations and occupations that fit your preferences.
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Wednesday 25 January
13.15 - 15.00
Janskerkhof 2-3 0.22
Workshops Thursday 26 January
What are we going to do?
Do you sometimes find it difficult to find the right balance between what needs to be done and what you would like to do? Or do you not always know where to start?
In the workshop prioriticing in practice, we will reflect on how you can find a good balance between what is expected of you and what you would like to do
- know the difference between norms and values
- know what your important values are
- are able to create an overview of your tasks and activities
- have learned new techniques to prioritize
- are able to make a feasible schedule based on your values and your tas
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Thursday 26 January
11.00 - 12.45
Drift 25 1.05
What are we going to do?
Are you ready to look for an internship or new job? In this workshop you will learn what is standard practice for writing an effective cv and appropriate cover letter. During the workshop you will work on your cv and give each other feedback with the help of a checklist. We will also discuss how to write a good cover letter. There will be plenty of time for you to ask any questions you may have.
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date and location
Thursday 26 January
13.15 - 15.00
Drift 25 1.05
Workshops Friday 27 January
What are we going to do?
Do you sometimes look jealous at fellow students who can apparently effortlessly put themselves to study and also have enough time left for other things?
Do you tend to put off study tasks or would you like to make more time for other things because you are only studying?
In this workshop you will discover that both procrastinators and perfectionists would like a little more control. You will learn skills that will make it easier for you to study, leaving more time for real free time.
After this workshop you......
- have insight into what procrastination is and why we all do it
- know the relationship between procrastination and perfectionism
- know tips & tricks to break through procrastination and start easier with your study tasks
- have practiced one of the techniques to break procrastination
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date, time and location
Friday 27 January
11.00-12.45
Drift 25 1.05
What are we going to do?
Are you writing your thesis soon and do you intend to make the most of it?
Is it your intention to start well prepared? Then the workshop "thesis tools" is for you!
At the end of this workshop you will have the tools to:
- Make choices in your thesis subject
- Be proactive and assertive towards your supervisor
- Have realistic thoughts about the writing process and your own abilities
- Break bigger tasks into achievable smaller goals
- Deploy resources effectively
To sign up click here. If you registered for the workshop we are expecting you to be there so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you, somehow, aren't able to join, please email us so we can invite a fellow student from the waiting list.
Date, time and location
Friday 27 January
13.15-15.00
Drift 25 1.05
Block 3
The workshops for block 3 will be completed after the new years resolutions week. You will be able to enroll for the workshops from the first week of block 3.
On offer in block 3
What are we going to do?
Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself to study, could your structure be improved, do you tend to procrastinate or are you looking for a balance between studying and free time? Then sign up for this study group.
Each of the 6 meetings consist of the following elements:
- Discuss which goals you want to achieve that week
- Discuss which goals you have achieved
- Discuss what obstacles you encountered
- Exchange tips
- Explanation of and discussion about underlying themes such as motivation, procrastination, stress, prioritization and assertiveness
Between the meetings you have short appointments with a fellow student and many groups agree on moments to study together. This way you help yourself and each other to study the way you want to, with a focus on effectiveness and health. We will also pay attention to how to transfer the skills you learned in the other blocks
Dates, times & location
Every meeting starts at 15.15 am and ends at 16.15 pm.
You are expected at all meetings. so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you already know in advance that you will not be able to join all meetings, please email us well in advance so that we can see how to solve this.
Monday 20 February
Monday 27 February
Monday 6 March
Monday 13 March
Monday 20 March
Monday 27 March
Language: English (for the Dutch speaking group, take a look at the Dutch side of this page)
Date and Location
Monday 15.15 - 16.15
Location: will follow
Do you know that you should be working on your thesis, but do you miss the structure and exchange with your fellow students? In this study group you will work with fellow students to ensure that you create the right conditions for writing your thesis. We do this by weekly...
- Setting motivational goals that you want to achieve that week
- Discuss which goals you have achieved in the past week
- Discuss what obstacles you encountered in the past week
- Exchange tips on how to take the next step in your thesis
Dates & times
All meetings take place from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
You are expected at all meetings, so please check your agenda carefully before signing in. If you already know in advance that you will not be able to join all meetings, please email us well in advance so that we can see how to solve this.
Wednesday 22 February
Wednesday 1 March
Wednesday 8 March
Wednesday 15 March
Wednesday 22 March
Wednesday 29 March
Language: English (for the Dutch speaking group, take a look at the Dutch side of this page)
Date and location
Wednesday 11.00 - 12.00
Location: will be announced
What are we going to do?
Do you experience stress on a regular basis? Do you want to learn how to deal with it effectively? Both big events and everyday hassles can cause stressful feelings. This can be a paralyzing burden though at the same time you need stress to act. How does that work?
After this workshop.....
- you are able to identify stress at an early stage and know why this is important
- you know the difference between functional and dysfunctional stress
- you are inspired on how to deal with stress.
Date and location
What are we going to do?
Do you sometimes look jealous at fellow students who can apparently effortlessly put themselves to study and also have enough time left for other things?
Do you tend to put off study tasks or would you like to make more time for other things because you are only studying?
In this workshop you will discover that both procrastinators and perfectionists would like a little more control. You will learn skills that will make it easier for you to study, leaving more time for real free time.
After this workshop you......
- have insight into what procrastination is and why we all do it
- know the relationship between procrastination and perfectionism
- know tips & tricks to break through procrastination and start easier with your study tasks
- have practiced one of the techniques to break procrastination
Date, time and location
What do the Wellbeing trainers do?
Good health and wellbeing are not only crucial ingredients for a good and effective student life, they contribute to a rewarding professional life after your studies as well. Your daily life and the challenges that come with it influence this. It may all go well for you, but sometimes a helping hand can't hurt. That is why we offer you the opportunity to focus on the personal side of professional development in addition to the academic development you are going through. In that context, we offer various (group) activities to support your well-being.
What else is there?
When personal problems stand in the way of studying, you may also contact the student psychologists or one of the study support groups. In addition, the university offers various courses and workshops that can be useful for your well-being and personal development.
Contact
Jannie Oosting, Maartje Postma and Maaike Wouda
Wellbeing trainers Humanities
wellbeingtrainers.hum@uu.nl