Fall Semester Learning Path

Dive deeper into the semester topic by using the following resources. You may choose to use the suggestions from this list or make your path.

• Wellness in 30

  The following wellness webinars have been developed specifically for this semester's topic. You will not be able to earn credit for the Rewards program for these presentations after the semester ends. 

  Month	Title	Description
  September	Preparing Your Mind For Sleep	Learn about practical strategies and tips to help improve your sleep quality. We'll explore techniques like relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and creating a sleepfriendly environment, all aimed at calming the mind and setting the stage for a restful night. Join us in learning how to enhance your sleep routine and wake up feeling more refreshed and energized.
  October	Falling Back to Sleep	It’s never fun to wake up during the night, and even worse when falling back asleep seems impossible. Come learn tips and tricks that can help prevent sleep interruptions and make the process of getting back to sleep easier and quicker.
  November	Daytime Routine for Better Sleep	The key to sleeping better at night starts with a daytime routine. Choosing which daily activities and habits to participate in can have a great impact on the length and quality of sleep at night.

• 2-Week Challenge                                                                                                                                                                                                           

  Improve your social connections by scheduling any 2-week challenge during the semester and add your coworkers or spouse.

  Choose from any of the following:

  • Daily 30
  • Get Organized
  • Maintain Don’t Gain
  • Mindfulness Matters
  • Stress Down
  • Sweet Dreams
  • Take Care of You
• Benefits Vendor Presentations                                                                                                                                                                                                

  Vendor	Title/Link
  Blomquist Hale	Sleep Hygiene VS Power Struggles
  PEHP	Sleep Food Mood Exercise

• Wellness Related Podcast                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  Podcast	Episode/Link	Description
  The Science of Happiness	The Science of a Good Night's Sleep	Do you struggle with sleep? This week Drew Ackerman of the Sleep with Me podcast tries tips for a good night's sleep, and we explore why it's so important to our well-being.
  Sleep Science Podcast	What Is Insomnia and How Can We Treat It?	In this episode, we interviewed Colin Espie, one of the world’s leading authorities on sleep and insomnia. Colin is Professor in Sleep Medicine at the University of Oxford, and  Clinical Director of the Experimental & Clinical Sleep Medicine Programme, Sleep & Circadian Neurosciences Institute, again at the University of Oxford. Professor Espie talks about sleep problems, explains why actively focusing on getting more sleep is not the best way to combat these issues.  He also argues that behavioural approaches are much more effective even though clinicians tend to prescribe medicine by default.
  Beaumont Housecall Podcast	The Better Sleep Episode	When was the last time you had a refreshing eight hours of solid, uninterrupted sleep? If it’s been a while, this episode is for you. Hear tips on how to improve your sleeping habits and find out how much sleep you really need.
  The Knowledge Project Podcast	Better Sleep Tonight	Neuroscientist and sleep expert Gina Poe calls on her nearly four decades of expertise to discuss the stages of sleep, why you’re waking up in the middle of the night, why some people remember their dreams, the best bedtime routines, and the real-life consequences when you miss a night’s sleep.
  Cleaning Up the Mental Mess	The One Secret To Guarantee Better Sleep	Do you struggle to fall asleep, or stay asleep at night? We've all been there. Tossing and turning, anxiety levels rising.... Maybe you have tried every trick in the book to help but nothing seems to be working or sustainable. In this episode I discuss the one secret to guaranteed better sleep!

• LinkedIn Learning Course                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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  Winding Down: Get a Better Night's Sleep

  A good night’s sleep is important not only for your health and well-being, but also for your personal and professional performance. This course is designed to help you get a better night’s sleep, so that you can be your very best each day. First, learn how to practice using your breath to clear your mind, steady your thoughts, and stay present in the moment. Go through the steps of adding then releasing tension to each portion of your body to gain a deeper sense of relief and relaxation. Learn the process of being thankful for all of the good things that happened in your day. Find out how to reconnect with your current physical sensations and redirect them toward the way you actually want to experience your night and morning. In conclusion, explore how to get comfortable and give your body space to fully relax.