July 10 - 14
CHILL WEEK
It's so important to intentionally slow down to recharge your physical and emotional batteries.
During “Chill Week” take time to relax, savor cool recipes, and enjoy some downtime on your own or with others.
Win Prizes!
Check out the cool activities that follow below - pick one or more to try, then take a photo or tell us about your experience!
You can post to the Summer Wellbeing Adventure Viva Engage channel shown to the right (formerly Yammer), or email us to be eligible to win great prizes, including brunch and a stay at the Statler Hotel, $75 of points in the Cornell Appreciation Portal, and more!
Chill Week Special Deals!
- Cornell University Press 50% Discount! Just use the code 09WELLNESS at checkout to apply the discount to your online cart.
- Canoe with Cornell Outdoor Education: Canoe package rental for just $10!! (normally $30) Meet at B01 Bartels Hall every Tuesday (weather permitting) at 5:30 pm if you need to rent equipment. Or join in at East Shore Park on Cayuga Lake at 6:30 pm with your own equipment to learn some canoeing skills and then do a little touring! Questions: 607-254-8264
Slowing Down
Slowing down can be a challenge when most of us are used to a busy life and fast-paced work environment. When going about your day, find small opportunities to adjust your pace:
- Take a few deep breaths - become more present
- Move your body - gently stretch or take a break outside
- Tap into your senses - notice the details of your surroundings
Recharge
Restoration means different things to different people. Find what recharges your battery…
- Embrace the joy of missing out or "JOMO" (Psychology Today)
- Why taking vacation time could save your life (Forbes)
- How to disconnect from work and relax (University of Massachussetts Global)
- Visit restorative spaces on campus
Treat Yourself
On Your Own
- Cool down with your favorite frozen snack or drink (check out some recipe ideas below!)
- Savor the experience of using all your senses. Notice the colors, textures, temperature, scents, and sounds of your treat as you enjoy it.
With Others
- Take a group outing. Visit a location that has frozen or iced treats like the Cornell Dairy Bar. Or have ice cream delivered to your location for an ice cream social!
- Chill on Zoom. For hybrid or fully remote teams, bring your favorite summer frozen or iced treat to a group Zoom meeting. Share recipes with each other!
Cool Down
- Take a dip - Explore swimming options in the Ithaca area or your local community.
- Keeping cool – even without air conditioning (Cornell Cooperative Extension)
- Enjoy a chilly activity - and a refreshing snack in one! (Make ice cream in a bag - Delish)
Sign-up!
Participate in these relaxing activities on your own or invite a friend.
- Let’s Meditate guided meditation sessions are being offered each Wednesday at the Johnson Museum of Art, as well as every other Wednesday online from 12:15pm - 12:45pm through July 26th
- Stretch With Cornell Wellness - Mondays, 9-9:45am, June 26-July 31, via Zoom. Open to the entire Cornell community; no Wellness membership required.
Recipes for a Tasty Summer
Chill out with a fruity salad or refreshing mocktail this week. Give one of these summery recipes a try and share photos of how they came out to our Summer Wellbeing Adventure Viva Engage channel, or email us to be eligible for one of this week's prizes!
Reflect
Question of the week: Think about your favorite place to chill. What makes this location ideal for relaxation for you?
Share your answer, photos, videos, and/or stories from Chill Week on the Summer Wellbeing Adventure Viva Engage channel, or email us to be eligible for this week's prize drawings!
Prizes include $75 dollars’ worth of points in the Cornell Appreciation Portal, a two-night stay and bus tickets for two to Cornell Club in NYC, a one-night night stay with breakfast for two at the Statler/Taverna Banfi, and more! For the full list of prizes, visit the Summer Wellbeing Adventure landing page. Winners will be selected randomly and announced on our website every week.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Meet Wilbur
Wilbur LOVES having his photo taken!
Some folks would rather take pictures than be in them - but not Wilbur! Wilbur Wellbear is the less famous, less competitive cousin of Cornell's renowned Touchdown Bear. He'd love to be your own personal mascot to enjoying the Summer Wellbeing Adventure!
Cut him out and show us what you're doing to support wellbeing this summer! Post to the Summer Wellbeing Adventure Viva Engage channel or email us - and get a bonus entry in our weekly prize drawings!)