Balance Boost and Balance Week give you the ability to step back, reset, and invest in yourself. With events designed to help you manage stress, build sustainable wellness habits, and have fun, these events are more than just a break—they provide strategies for longterm success. Check back often to find resources, info, and activities, and follow KelleyWell on Instagram for tips and strategies.
Balance Week events
Unwind anytime, anywhere
From energy-boosting dance to calm-inducing yoga, explore these free resources to find a physical activity to match your mood:
- Yoga with Adriene: Free classes in a variety of lengths and topics
- Alvin Ailey Online Dance Classes: Get creative and connect with the power of music
Feeling uncertain? Focus on the positives.
Start a gratitude journal
When things feel uncertain, shifting your focus to what you value can provide clarity and calm. Practicing gratitude helps reduce stress, increases emotional resilience, and shifts your mindset from pressure to perspective. Try keeping a gratitude journal. Journaling for just a few minutes a day can help you stay grounded, focused, and more present in the moment.
Five science-backed tips to deal with uncertainty
- Acceptance: Avoid dwelling on things you can’t control
- Gratitude: Reflect on past success
- Seek Support: Reach out to family and friends
- Reframe: Ask yourself: What would I tell a friend that has this issue?
- Self-Care: Find comfort in daily rituals
Build your wellness toolbox
Collect Wellness Tip Cards at KelleyWell events. Each card offers a suggestion and opportunity for building momentum on your wellness journey.
Resources
- Podcast, The Happiness Lab: Beat Your Isolation Loneliness
- Start a habit of art making with NPR’s Life Kit
- Focus of positives with Some Good News and The Good News Network
- Harvard Business Review: How to Manage Your Stress When the Sky is Falling
- Podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression, a series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with depression
- Meditation Minis Podcast, a short, guided meditations to calm anxiety, overcome negative thinking, increase confidence, and more.
Need to talk?
If you need support, please schedule a meeting with KelleyWell or contact a counselor through IU Counseling and Psychological Services by calling 812-855-7688 (option 1 for crisis services) or TimelyCare