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Wellness is much more than just physical health, exercise, or nutrition. It is the full integration of physical and mental well-being for optimal productivity. Make wellness a priority always. Whether you’re at school, work or home, it’s important to maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.

This Wellness Wednesday, write out your goals for the month and put them somewhere that can be easily read each day.

QOTD: Describe something you are doing this week to take care of yourself or a loved one ?

With so many events, meetings, workshops, and more across campus, the GAINS weekly calendar brings it all to one place. Check out these workshops happening this week by the Learning Resource Center, Academic Advisement and Transfer Center, Counseling Center and much more!

Almost everyone has mixed feelings about their college experience. Know what you can control and what you cannot control when situations feel absolutely chaotic. Start each day with a positive affirmation and take charge of your thoughts.

During times of distress, students may be reluctant to ask for help. BMCC has various offices, centers, services, and academic departments that provide programs, support and resources that are available to students. You may not need them right away, some may not need at all. Here’s a list of options and where to find the services.

What Is LASSI?

The Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) is a 64-question assessment that measures factors that influence your academic performance. The LASSI takes 10-15 minutes to complete.

After completing the LASSI, a two-page report will be displayed listing your scores for each of ten scales. Your scores should help you understand more about yourself and how you compare to others who have taken this assessment. With these results you and the help of your Academic Success Advocate you can take steps to make meaningful improvements to your learning and study skills; personal tools that impact your success as a student.

Now, let’s get you started.
https://www.collegelassi.com/lassi/

A growth mindset feeds on difficulty and the conviction that, despite setbacks, you always have more potential than you realize. Knowing that learning opportunities are always present and not time-limited is the essence of having a growth mindset. This October learn to paint, or knit, try a 30-day challenge or anything else that excites you! In the meantime check out these videos below for more information on what it means to have a growth mindset.

1.) Growth Mindset

2.) What Having a “Growth Mindset” Actually Means

In a world where you have to consistently multitask, podcasts afford a space where can be you can entertained or learn a new lesson whenever you want, wherever you are. For this Thoughtful Thursday check out these articles for a podcast to tune in to. Comment below if you a favorite podcast.

1.)15 Best Mental Health Podcasts That Educate and Empower Listeners

2.) The 25 Best Comedy Podcasts of 2022