DoingWell At MIT

Labyrinth Open Hours
2021-10-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-10-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | W15 MIT Chapel
A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that has been used for millennia, all over the world, to help people find peace and clarity, connect with themselves, and with their world. It consists of a winding path from the outside to the center and back. Labyrinth walks are a great way to reduce stress and focus your mind as your body moves.
One of MIT’s labyrinths will be available for anyone who wants to walk its path, every Monday from 3-5pm. Drop in whenever you want during open hours, and stay as long as you want. If it’s your first time and/or you’d like to talk with a facilitator, email Natalie at revnhill@mit.edu and let her know when you’re coming.

Koru Mindfulness
2021-10-19 12:00 - 13:15
Open your mind and manage your stress! Koru is a four-week introduction to the practice of mindfulness. Participation in Koru is associated with decreased stress and self-judgment and increased mindfulness and sleep quality. Mindfulness is about developing the ability to be fully attentive to all the moments of your life, reducing the amount of time you spend worrying about the future or fretting about the past. You will learn multiple skills, including meditation, breathing exercises, guided imagery, the body scan and more. Each of these skills is designed to help you manage stress and enrich your life.

Attendance at all four classes is required. There will be 10 minutes of mindfulness practice per day required.

MIT@2:50
2021-10-19 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-20 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-21 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-22 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-23 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-24 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-25 14:50 - 15:00, 2021-10-26 14:50 - 15:00 and 9 more dates
Pause for ten minutes of daily mindfulness
@2:50 pm twice every day
U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) & Eastern European Time (EET)*

5pm Unwind with Zan Barry
2021-10-19 17:00 - 17:20, 2021-10-21 17:00 - 17:20, 2021-10-26 17:00 - 17:20, 2021-10-28 17:00 - 17:20, 2021-11-02 17:00 - 17:20
This live, virtual 20-minute class is a combination of simple stretches to release tension in the body and guided meditation to release tension in the mind. It will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays as a self-care routine. This class provides a transition to the evening and from “doing” mode to “being” mode. Register for free anytime this fall, attend as often as you wish, and feel free to invite others to register as a self-care routine. Begins Tuesday, September 7.

Sign Up for MIT's Month of Wellbeing Challenge
2021-10-21 00:00 - 2021-10-29 23:59
Join MIT’s Month of Wellbeing Challenge!

Sign up by October 29th, 2021 to do short daily activities designed to boost your well-being. Help MIT scientists develop new technology to measure well-being and win prizes!

Prizes include Amazon gift cards, headphones, polaroid-style cameras, MIT Meditation Lab meditation cushions, and online writing course. You must be 18 years or older and be able to read, write and speak English to participate.

Any questions? Please contact the Principal Investigator Satrajit Ghosh, Ph.D., at voice_survey@mit.edu.

Koru-Style Mindfulness Mini-Retreat
2021-10-23 11:00 - 12:00
This virtual mini-retreat is an abbreviated version of the Koru Mindfulness half-day retreat.

Meditation practices: breathing, relaxing, walking, and yoga.

No experience necessary. If you can dress comfortably, have a chair, and clear enough space to walk a few paces back and forth, that would be helpful. If you are unable to participate in walking or yoga, alternatives will be offered.

Hack Your Sleep: Daylight Saving Time Edition
2021-10-24 16:00 - 16:45
This virtual workshop includes strategies to make the most of the upcoming time change on November 7, 2021, get the best quality sleep you can, and make getting up in the morning easier. Learn about resources to decrease stress and improve sleep health available from MIT.

Please feel free to join the workshop with camera off and microphone muted if you have limited privacy.

Living a Meaningful Life at MIT: A Panel Discussion for Grad Students
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | 1-135, 33 Massachusetts Ave. Building 1 Room 135, Cambridge, MA, 02319, United States
How do graduate students find purpose and meaning in their work at MIT?
An in-person conversation for grad students of all backgrounds with chaplains and leaders of ethical programs on campus.
Hosted by the Office of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (ORSEL)
