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The Mindful Monday for Sept. 15 is "Celebrate the small wins." Big goals require small steps. When we chip away at something we want — a certain grade point average, a fitness goal, learning a new language — our progress builds over time. As the aphorism goes, Rome wasn't built in a day. Patience, perseverance and a positive growth mindset will get us to where we want to be. Help us promote a culture of wellbeing by sharing the Mindful Monday!Receive the MM in your inbox each week...

The Mindful Monday for Sept. 8 is a quote from author and activist Glennon Doyle: "If you can't beat fear, just do it scared."We can't let fear of the unknown or a lack of confidence hold us back from trying new things or going for our goals. If we can't overcome our fears, sometimes we have to push forward anyway and do it scared. More often than not, we will surprise ourselves with what we are capable of doing.Help us promote a culture of wellbeing by sharing the Mindful Monday!Receive...

Sept. 7-13 is National Suicide Prevention Week. To strengthen our community's safety net against the tragedy of suicide, we invite staff and faculty to become Question Persuade Refer Gatekeeper Certified. A training for staff and faculty will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 3 until 4:30 p.m. in Kilpatrick 221.QPR s a nationally recognized, evidence-based suicide prevention training program. The training takes 90 minutes. To participate in the September 9 training, please register here:...

The Mindful Monday for Sept. 1 is a reminder for our physical and mental health: Drink some water. Stretch. Breathe. Taking care of our bodies gives us mental clarity and the ability to face the day's challenges with fortitude and agility. Hard things become a little bit easier when we are in tune with our physical selves.Help us promote a culture of wellbeing by sharing the Mindful Monday!Receive the MM in your inbox each week by opting in for our mailing list.Follow @gcsu_bobcatsfirst...

The Mindful Monday for Aug. 25 is a reminder about the power we hold as we enter a new week: Kindness isn't loud, but it echoes deeply.We can change someone's day with our words and actions. As an added bonus, we benefit from the residual effects of being kind to others by getting a mood boost ourselves. How can you show a bit of kindness every day this week?Help us promote a culture of wellbeing by sharing the Mindful Monday!Receive the MM in your inbox each week by opting in for...

It's the start of a new academic year, and Mindful Mondays are back!The Mindful Monday for Aug. 18 is a quote from Mel Robbins, the motivational author and speaker who became known last year for her "let them" theory: "Start before you're ready. Don't prepare, begin."Often, when we are faced with big decisions or life changes, we hesitate and wait for the stars to align before we start. Mel Robbins reminds us that circumstances will never be totally perfect. What is something you have...

We invite all Georgia College & State University staff, faculty and students to join us Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. for Screen on the Green featuring Marvel's Thunderbolts. Bring your families and a picnic blanket or lawn chair for an evening of action and adventure on Front Campus.