Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

Thriving Together Series: Sharing Your Creativity Boosts Well-Being

By: Sonya Henry, Associate Director of Well-Being Programs, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being “There is no such thing as a new idea. It is […]

Thriving Together Series: Overcome Sleep Deprivation through Kindness

By: Maura Pacheo, a Mason student studying Communication “Kindness heals people. It’s what brings us together – it’s what keeps us healthy.” – Lady Gaga […]

Thriving Together Series: Mindfulness and Exercise are Powerful Stress Relief Tools for College Students

  By: Cameron Baker, a Mason student studying Communication “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz College is a very stress-inducing stage of life […]

BIPOC Well-Being Week: October 16-20, 2023

Let’s grow, heal, and celebrate with our diverse Mason community during BIPOC Well-Being Week, October 16-20, 2023! Join our center, campus partners, and student organizations […]

Thriving Together Series: Suicide Prevention

A Personal Story: Anxiety, Depression, and Verbal Abuse Pushed Me to Choose Suicide. A Friend, Therapy, and Medication Saved Me. By: Pam Shepherd, Director of […]

Thriving Together Series: The Well-Being Benefits of Grounding

By: Reem Iskandar, a Mason student majoring in Communication “Feel yourself grounded to the earth, while your mind is focusing on the sky of clarity.” – […]

Thriving Together Series: Toxic Positivity

  By: Blaine Fortune, a Mason alumna with a bachelor’s degree in Communication “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but […]

Thriving Together Series: Music for Stress Relief

By: Mariam Zakaraia, a Mason student majoring in Communication “Music is what tells us the human race is greater than we realize.” – Napoleon Bonaparte […]

Thriving Together Series: How to Use Feedback to Strengthen Your Team’s Work

By: Carter Armand, Dylan Hosmer, Shabir Mohsenyan, Shelby Ullman, and Jeremy Zema, Mason students in the School of Business “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” […]

Thriving Together Series: Giving Feedback in a Professional Environment

By: Zachary Stroebel, Celia Miranda, Kumari Tannock, and Matthew Tiufekchiev, Mason students in the School of Business “It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes […]