Shear Strength - The FoE Weekly Well-being Inspiration | Engineering Wellness Program

Shear Strength The ability of a material or component to resist shear forces and stand strong!

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Check-out Our Previous Editions

Spring 2026 - Shear Strength Editions

May 04, 2026: May the 4th be With You

May 11, 2026: Mindful Acceptance

May 19, 2026: Create a Personalized Self-Care Kit

May 25, 2026: The 30-Second Pause

Winter 2026 - Shear Strength Editions

Jan 05, 2026: Setting Smart Intentions

Jan 12, 2026: Dealing with Change

Jan 19, 2026: Overcoming Blue Monday

Jan 26, 2026: Developing the Skills to Help Others

Feb 02, 2026: The Groundhog's Winter Check-in

Feb 09, 2026: Do Something Nice for Others

Feb 17, 2026: Celebrate the Spirit of Lunar New Year

Feb 23, 2026: Making Tomatoes of Time Management

Mar 02, 2026: Recognizing Women in STEM

Mar 09, 2026: It's Pi(e) Day!

Mar 16, 2026: Share a Laugh

Mar 23, 2026: Create a Comfortable Sleeping Environment

Mar 30, 2026: Getting Grounded is as Easy as 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Apr 06, 2026: The Importance of Regular Check-ups

Apr 13, 2026: Three Good Things

Apr 20, 2026: Celebrate Earth Day with an Outdoor Meditation

Apr 27, 2026: 5-Minute Joy Break

Fall 2025 - Shear Strength Editions

Sept 2nd, 2025: Beware of Negativity

Sept 9th, 2025: Embracing the Unknown

Sept 15th, 2025: 5-minute Tidy Practice

Sept 22nd, 2025: Self-care is not About Candles and Yoga

Sept 29th, 2025: Honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Oct 6th, 2025: Questioning Assumptions and Expectations

Oct 14th, 2025: Strengths-spotting

Oct 20th, 2025: Balancing Festivities and Other Commitments

Oct 27th, 2025: Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Nov 3rd, 2025: Remember Those we Have Lost

Nov 10th, 2025: Falling Back (From Daylight Savings Time) Comfortably

Nov 17th, 2025: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

Nov 24th, 2025: Becoming an Advocate for Consent

Dec 1th, 2025: Improve Your Sleep with the Power-Down Hour

Dec 8th, 2025: Increase Your Water Intake

Dec 15th, 2025: Navigating the Holiday Season

Spring 2025 - Shear Strength Editions

May 5th, 2025: The Power of Peers
May 12th, 2025: Eat to Fuel Your Mind
May 20th, 2025: Hydration and Health
May 26th, 2025: Listening with Curiosity
June 2nd, 2025: Up-level Your Well-being with Brain Games
June 9th, 2025: Get Creative
June 16th, 2025: Balancing Hot and Cold
June 23rd, 2025: The Brain-Gut Connection
July 2nd, 2025: Work Towards Body Neutrality
July 7th, 2025: Enjoy a Summer Festival or Outdoor Event
July 14th, 2025: Protect Your Eyes
July 21th, 2025: Ice Cream Meditation
July 28th, 2025: Enjoy a Lazy Summer Day Outside
August 5th, 2025: Take in the Healing Waters
August 11th, 2025: Protect Your Skin
August 18th, 2025: Go on an Adventure
August 25th, 2025: Eat the Rainbow

Winter 2025 Shear Strength Issues

April 28, 2025: Celebrating Your Success
April 21, 2025: Walking and Singing in the Rain
April 14th, 2025: Digital Disconnect
April 7th, 2025: The Healing Power of Animals
March 31st, 2025: Feeling stressed? Try a sound bath
March 24th, 2025: Mindful Eating
March 17th, 2025: JOMO (The Joy of Missing Out)
March 10th, 2025: Letting go of Perfectionism
March 3rd, 2025: Feed Your Brain
February 24th, 2025: Forest Bathing
February 18th, 2025: The Mind-Skin Connection
February 10th, 2025: The STOPP Technique
February 3rd, 2025: Create a Joy Club
January 27th, 2025: Build Community Well-being with a Potluck Meal
January 20th, 2025: Start a Weekly Mindfulness Challenge
January 13th, 2025: Let it be
January 6th, 2025: New Years Intentions: Habit Stacking

Fall 2024 Shear Strength Issues

December 16th, 2024: Avoid Stress with an Attitude of Gratitude
December 9th, 2024: Cognitive Restructuring
December 2nd, 2024: Getting Grounded (is as simple as 5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
November 25th, 2024: The Pomodoro Technique
November 18th, 2024: Comfortable Sleep
November 11th, 2024: Acts of Kindness
November 4th, 2024: How to “Fall Back” (comfortably) from Daylight Savings Time
October 28th, 2024: Balancing Work and Festivities
October 21st, 2024: The 'Write' Way to Manage Stress
October 15th, 2024: Power-up! (By powering-down)
October 7th, 2024: Fall Footsteps: Leaves & Leisure
September 30th, 2024: Promote Mental Health Awareness
September 23rd, 2024: Increase Your Mind-Body Connection Through Biofeedback
September 16th, 2024: Incorporate Music
September 9th, 2024: Establish A Social-Support Network
September 2nd, 2024: Take Walking Breaks

Spring 2024 Shear Strength Issues

August 26th, 2024: Psychological Distancing
August 19th, 2024: Managing Emotional Responses
August 12th, 2024: "Leaf" Negativity Behind
August 6th, 2024: Imagination is Everything Better
July 22, 2024: Outer Order, Inner Calm
July 15, 2024: Practice Gratitude - A How-To Guide
July 8, 2024: Breathe in, breathe out
July 2, 2024: The Power of Self-Reflection
June 24, 2024: Hey self, it might be hard, but you got this!
June 17th, 2024: The Power of the (30-Second) Pause
June 10th, 2024: Personalized Self-Care Kit
June 3rd, 2024: The Art of Neutrality
May 27th, 2024: Mindful Acceptance
May 21st, 2024: Daily Joy Dosage
April 26th, 2024: Three good things
April 26th, 2024: Embrace the messy

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