George Mason University’s annual Spring into Well-Being week emphasizes well-being and well-being through a variety of experiences. From Monday, April 22 to Friday, April 26, Mason will host its annual Promoting Well-Being Week, featuring events designed to embrace personal and community well-being. Activities include Stress Less Fest, Wheel Meditation, Graduate Picnic, Mason Day, and many more.
Meditation on Wheel is a new activity being introduced to Mason’s Fairfax campus this year. Meditation on Wheel, a mobile meditation unit, aims to make meditation accessible and convenient for everyone, including those who don’t have easy access to traditional meditation centers. The program emphasizes the importance of self-care and encourages people to stop, breathe, and connect with themselves and others through meditation practices.
Well-being at Mason defined It’s about building a life full of vitality, purpose, resilience, and engagement. The University is committed to fostering a culture in which individuals acquire the essential knowledge and skills to grow beyond their Masonic years. Well-being is viewed as a multidimensional concept that includes physical, emotional, and social aspects, providing individuals with a sense of purpose, belonging, and fulfillment.
Forrest, who has spearheaded the Spring into Well-Being program since 2015, said: “Mason’s goal is to ensure that all participants not only understand the core concepts of well-being, but also , to be able to incorporate and put into practice in future journeys.” As leaders, they are committed to enhancing an environment that supports this goal by highlighting throughout the week the wealth of resources on and off campus tailored to the Mason community.
Kai Hopkins A senior success coach and 2024 co-chair of this year’s event, he noted how Mason’s resources and support helped him maintain balance and resilience, and reflected on the impact of his well-being efforts. emphasized.
Through collaboration with Welfare Promotion Center, Mason aims to engage students, faculty, and staff in promoting a culture of health. The positive atmosphere around campus is inspiring, and Hopkins said he looks forward to continued growth in human services activities on campus.
Activities like Spring into Well-Being allow the Mason Nation to celebrate its diverse culture and advance its mission to thrive together as a community. Whether participants are well-versed in well-being practices or just starting out, this week will remind them to prioritize well-being and take steps towards a healthier, happier lifestyle. It functions as something that allows you to
