ASU Center for Mindfulness

Students, staff and faculty, join our colleagues at the ASU Pastor Center for Politics and Public Service for "Compress the Stress", their spring self-care expo on Tuesday, March 19 (4:15 - 7 pm) at the Flex Space (main level) of Fusion on First!

5-for-5 Connection Challenge, Day #2 [Nika's Version]

"When the Surgeon General visited ASU on his tour, he had all of us take out our phones and text someone a note of gratitude. I texted an old college friend who was going through a hard time to let her know I was thinking about her and that I was happy to be friends with her for such a long time. She wrote back several days later to say that my note had made her cry. She had not been asked how she is doing by anyone in so long that it was surprise to her that anyone still cared.

If you have anyone in your life that needs some warmth, reach out. You'll be glad you did." - Nika, Center's ED

Click link to see the Surgeon General's ASU visit: https://lnkd.in/gt6quivv

5-for-5 Connection Challenge, Day #1.

"I'm grateful for the ability to share food with friends. There's something deeply comforting and comfortable in the act of enjoying a meal with others, especially when it is at a leisurely pace and a pleasant environment.

Food has always been a way to connect, to engage your senses, and to have dedicated time to share space together.

Also grateful for ASU's annual holiday cookie party!" - Nika, Center's Executive Director

5-for-5 Connection Challenge, Day #3.

"As I as scrolling through social media this morning, I came across a post from a friend I hadn't connected with in a while. Instead of hitting 'like' or typing a quick comment, I went downstairs, grabbed a fresh cup of coffee, and sat back down and wrote a note telling my friend how great it was to come across their post and how much I appreciate seeing them pop up on my feeds. Kinda random, but it made my morning when they immediately wrote back. We ended up setting aside a little while to catch up and reminisce, and I was smiling and feeling recharged as I got back to work a bit later." - Zach, Assistant Director at ASU Center for Mindfulness

Today, let someone know why you value and appreciate them. It'll boost your own dopamine levels, and you might just make their day, too!