About
Researcher Wellbeing Week provides an opportunity for research and research-related staff to focus on their wellbeing. Recognising that researchers lead busy, sometimes stressful lives, and that it is particularly important for them to achieve a work/life balance, the week consists of varied practical workshops that focus on providing information, choices and support which enable individuals to make the right decisions for them and their self-care.
Researcher Wellbeing Week events
All events were virtual and access free to all interested researchers at the University of Liverpool. The videos for each session are available in the programme below - please login to Stream to view.
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Monday 5 July 2021 |
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Event details |
Description and video |
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Desk Yoga Time: 9-9.30am |
Desk Yoga is accessible for all levels and abilities and during the session, you will learn tools that you can use at your desk throughout the day to energise, stretch and refocus the mind, instantly change mood and boost overall wellbeing. |
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Positively Manage Worry: Worry Less, Smile More, Don’t Regret, Just Learn and Grow Time: 1-2.30pm |
97% of what individuals worry about never even happens. Learn new strategies to managing worrying thoughts in an empowering manner, along with controlling self-talk. This session will also offer simple techniques to manage worry and fear in a more constructive and helpful manner. |
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Tuesday 6 July 2021 |
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Seven and a half easy steps to happiness Time: 10-11am |
Happiness plays a vital role in our lives. Join this action packed webinar full of useful tips and strategies to increase your happiness and wellbeing whilst lowering your stress and anxiety. |
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Preparing for Re-entry! Time: 1-1.45pm |
The last 12 months has been a rollercoaster of highs, lows and anywhere in-between. Many of us are left feeling a little anxious with what lies ahead. This session will provide some practical tips and tools to help with “re-entry” and adjusting to a brighter future! If you are feeling a little wobbly about “getting back to normal” this session has been designed for you! |
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Wednesday 7 July 2021 |
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How to Achieve a Calmer Life & Cope with Challenges Time: 10-11am |
Explore what hinders us from feeling calm and why, and gain an insight into the 4 C’s of mental wealth – Chaos, Control, Choice and Calm. In just one hour learn to deal with stressful situations with clarity, spot the warning signs of when healthy pressure becomes unhealthy stress. |
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Meditation for Relaxation Time: 1-1.30pm |
Meditation for Relaxation allows the body to release tension and quiet the mind. By the end of this session, participants will have learnt: Breathing exercises to directly affect the mind and body and experience a guided meditation to relax the body and let go of unwanted stress and tension. |
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Thursday 8 July 2021 |
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Create Your Perfect Vision Board to Manifest Your Goals & Dreams! Time: 10-11.30am |
Do you want to start creating new life adventures & start dreaming again? A vision board helps you focus using images & words This is a Workshop to have some creative fun! It will involve making a Vision Board that best represents what it is you want to be, have & do moving forwards in your life coming out of lockdown! |
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Help When You Need it – 24/7 Time: 2-2.30pm |
As an employee of University of Liverpool, you have access to free, independent and confidential support for any personal or work related concerns. This includes self-referral to counselling and legal helpline via our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) – Validium |
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Friday 9 July 2021 |
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Energise, Reset and Restore Time: 10-11.30am |
During times of change, it can be hard to stay calm, react wisely and protect our wellbeing. This interactive workshop will take you through tried and tested strategies - that will help you protect and promote good mental health and see you flourish and thrive in uncertain times. |
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Know your Value! Time: 1–1.45pm |
Worn out by well-being and not sure just how much more self care advice you can take anymore? Exhausted by simply thinking about it. This refreshing session will help you leave the past behind and focus on the future. When values get compromised the results can leave us feeling stuck. The session will help you explore your own values so you can make better choices that lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. |
Please note
The content of any meditation-related sessions is designed to provide a relaxing experience. However, if at any point you feel unsettled or uncomfortable, please remember that you can end the session at any time. University staff can call the Validium support line 24 hours a day. You can also find information on mental health support on our Wellbeing Hub.
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