AISC Wellbeing Matters 2021-2022: November 2020

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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Early Release Wednesday

Good afternoon friends and colleagues,

We are beginning to organize our next Wellness Wednesday Afternoon, which will take place during early release on Wednesday, January 13th.

As we have done in previous Wellness Wednesdays, we are looking for leaders to help us lead a one-hour session from 3:45pm to 5:00pm. If you are interested in leading an activity, please contact Priya to discuss which type of activity you would like to lead. Please email me at vpriya@aischennai.org. Let us know what resources one may need to attend the session.

Sign-ups will open for participants at 4pm on Friday, January 7th, 2021. We look forward to our Wellness Wednesday Afternoon!

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas!

All the best,

The Wellness Committee

Wellness Academy - Applications

We are fully aware that social connections and virtual community activities are needed to support our wellbeing in this time of uncertainty. If you are interested in supporting us in this fill out this Google Form to apply to lead a course within the Wellness Academy for the Spring semester - (stipend included).

*If you have any questions about these processes, you can email me at vpriya@aischennai.org

We hope to hear from you and would love any support you can provide as we strive to support our staff and faculty wellbeing in these times of uncertainty.

Mindfulness Celebration

The Mindfulness committee invites you to join our first-ever 'Mindfulness Celebration' that is scheduled for December 4th, 12:00-1:00pm. Our goal is to share out and celebrate with the AISC faculty all of the learnings that happened while we took the Mindful Schools courses.

You can participate in this celebration in two ways: as a guide to lead a mindfulness activity of your choice or just as a participant. Some suggestions for activities could be mindful eating, singing, tapping, physical activity, chanting, music, poems, drawing- there is no limit to what we can bring mindfulness to. The plan is to offer two, 15-minute sessions during the one hour window we have so you can sign up to lead 1 or 2 sessions.

If you are inspired to lead a session, please fill out this form by this Thursday (3-day break!).

Also, don't be afraid to email me with any questions or concerns.

Nick and the Mindfulness Committee

Events Happening In And Around The City

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Local Entrepreneurs

Click here to see what our local community entrepreneurs have in store for you. This is a space where I will be posting local websites for you to order from. If you have any more suggestions to add please email me.

Restaurants / Take Away

Here is a list of take-away menus made by home cooks and restaurants that are now open and are practicing all the safety guidelines for you to go and enjoy a meal in peace. I would encourage you to have a look and give the local talent a chance to serve you.

November Birthdays

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

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"Actions speak louder than words", We all hear this quote time and again. How many of us actually make that effort? I'm a strong believer in practicing what I preach and the past few years have been consciously making an effort in trying to make my community a better place. Small actions go a long way. There is no mantra for this to happen. It's very simple. Always be kind! Your actions have a bigger impact than you might realize.

We have all heard the quote, “people may not remember what you said, or what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” Why not leave them with something positive?

Some lessons I’ve learned about kindness over the years:

Everyone is affected by an act of kindness. Kindness is contagious and you never know just how big of an impact a small gesture of kindness can have.
Kindness improves our quality of life in the workplace as well as in the community. It brings people together.
Doing good for others feels good. Showing kindness to others is just as rewarding as receiving it from someone else.
Stop and think before you talk or act (Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind?).
Remember to laugh throughout the day. Spreading joy is its own act of kindness.

Here are some other ways to spread kindness in the workplace:

Lead by example. Always remember your manners. Our parents taught us them for a reason, please make sure to use them. Thank you. Others will follow your lead.
Put an end to petty criticism. Remember the saying, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”? Try to keep it positive.
Welcome new employees with open arms. Take a moment to introduce yourself to new employees and get to know them. We’ve all been the new person at one point or another, so make sure you’re doing your part to make them feel welcome and part of the team. After all, they may be the future of our company and our next goodwill ambassadors.
Recognize one another’s strengths; not weaknesses. A pat on the back can go a long way. I have never met a person that doesn’t like to feel appreciated.
Be kind to others. Always remember that even though you may work in a different department, we are all in this together.

Now is your moment: Spread a little joy, make a difference in someone’s day, and remember to always be kind!

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*If you have any questions about these processes, you can email me at vpriya@aischennai.org

We hope to hear from you and would love any support you can provide as we strive to support our staff and faculty wellbeing in these times of uncertainty.