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Strategies for Your Journey Panel
Sandwich Generation
Eisenhower Box Method
Human Resources Overview
Creating Purposeful Productivity
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Strategies for Your Journey Toward Well-Being and Work-Life Harmony

Can I succeed in every way while leading myself and others without sacrificing my
well-being? What strategies could help me experience harmony in my professional and
personal endeavors?

Join us in this session to hear inspirational stories and answers to
important questions about well-being, including how to experience harmony in your
professional and personal aspirations.

Facilitator: Firm Faith Watson, Director, Faculty Development Center

Faculty Panelists: Esther Malm, Associate Professor, Psychology; Samir Patel, Department Chair, Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling; Angie Trzepacz, Director, University Counseling Services

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Sandwich Generation: Working While Caring for Multiple Generations

Todays' employees find themselves in the Sandwich Generation of caring for their children and aging parents at the same time. Many are not prepared for this change and struggle to maintain the balance between work and life. Join us as we explore ways to prepare and navigate this time of life.

Presenter: Anna Fowler, Assistant Professor, Nursing

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The Eisenhower Box Method: A tool for Purposeful Decision Making

In today's fast-paced world, achieving a balanced life is becoming increasingly challenging.

This engaging session will discover how utilizing a time-tested decision-making tool: the Eisenhower Box, can revolutionize your decision-making, and help you prioritize tasks effortlessly to foster a harmonious balance between professional obligations and personal fulfillment. You will get sustainable solutions for everyday scenarios to help you streamline task management, prioritize effectively, and ultimately reclaim control over your time. This session will be more than just a time management lecture; it will provide a gateway to a balanced life enriched with purpose and clarity.

Presenter: Miguel Gomez, Associate Professor, Middle School Education Program

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Human Resources Overview (Benefits, Racer Wellness, Leaves, EAP Resources, etc.)

This session will provide an overview of the Racer Wellness program and offerings, as well as topics and resources related to work/life balance, faculty leave options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and workers' compensation.

Presenters: Haley Stedelin, Associate Director of Human Resources; Lauren Smee, MSU Wellness Plan Coordinator

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Blitz Week - January 7, 2025, Human Resources Information

This session will cover leave options available to faculty members, a review of the University's
Employee Assistance Program and workers' compensation programs, as well as a brief overview of the
Racer Wellness program.

Presenters: Haley Stedelin, Associate Director of Human Resources;

Lauren Smee, MSU Wellness Plan Coordinator

Blitz Week - January 7, 2025, Beyond Busy: Creating Purposeful Productivity for Lasting Work-Life Harmony
Looking for ideas to improve your productivity in teaching, research, service or administrative
responsibilities, while keeping up with the demands of life? Join us in this session to gain practical strategies that will help you align your daily habits with both your immediate priorities and long-term academic ambitions. We will explore meaningful productivity techniques and resources that will help you optimize your time while maintaining harmony across teaching, research, service, important/administrative responsibilities, and personal well-being. You will have opportunities to ask questions and share strategies that have helped you on your work-life harmony journey.

Presenters: Firm Faith Watson, Director, Faculty Development Center
Katharine Loughney, Assistant Professor, Earth and Environment Sciences

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