Take 15 Minutes to Recharge During 'Mindful Moment’ Sessions

New weekly drop-in sessions begin April 16, offering staff and faculty a chance to reframe their day

A notebook reads "take a break" next to a computer keyboard
Mindful Moment, a virtual weekly group mindfulness program, begins April 16. Photo credit: Glenn Diaz, Unsplash

A new group mindfulness program will provide Duke staff and faculty with a way to take a scheduled, weekly break to recharge and relax.

“Mindful Moment,” which begins April 16, is a 15-minute virtual session each Tuesday at 2 p.m. led by Anna Batsakes, a health coach and mindfulness leader for LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke’s employee wellness program. Each meeting will include simple breathing and mindfulness techniques that can help reduce stress, increase self-awareness and improve overall well-being.

Live sessions are available on Zoom each week, without pre-registration.

The National Institutes of Health says studies find mindfulness is effective for reducing stress, anxiety and depression.

 “More people are becoming aware of the importance of just stepping away for a moment and becoming calm and present,” said Esther Granville, Programs Manager for LIVE FOR LIFE. “And some people benefit from having some sense of community or structure around that. So, providing something that people can count on and have on their schedule can really just help to make this more of a regular practice for them.”

Attendees are encouraged to sign up for the Mindful Moment mailing list, which will send calendar invitations, along with a short message from Batsakes each week.

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