During a recent lively discussion during our “Mental Health Month is Over. Now What?” webinar, Award-winning Professor of Psychology and Best-Selling Author Ethan Kross and Dr. Strecher dove into one of the most difficult yet important issues we’re facing personally, and in our organizations today: namely, how to keep our heads on straight during difficult times.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Finding Your Story Through Nature
In this month’s PurposeCast, Finding Your Story Through Nature, U.S. National Park Service Ranger Shelton Johnson and Dr. Strecher will discuss Johnson’s inspirational story of purpose and how you can discover your own story through nature – and help others do the same. They discuss the relationship we have to nature and how it can inspire us to live more purposefully, and why people who spend more time in nature report they are happier, less stressed, have healthier hearts, and live more purposeful lives.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Resting with Intention
In this month’s PurposeCast, Rest with Intention, Dr. Sophie Bostock and Dr. Vic Strecher discuss how you can approach sleep more mindfully to improve your health and performance. Dr. Bostock has researched the science of sleep intensely, and is passionate about sharing information that will help people experience the benefits of quality rest. According to Dr. Bostock, sleep is a marker and predictor of health and wellbeing.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Move with Purpose and Motivation
Knowing the purpose, or why, behind your physical activity routine can drastically change your level of enjoyment and commitment. Dr. Michelle Segar, director of the University of Michigan’s Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center explains that lasting motivation depends on choosing a physical activity for the “Right Whys.”
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Discover the Purpose Behind Your Goals and Reduce Burnout
In this month’s PurposeCast, Dr. Vic Strecher and John U. Bacon will discuss how to set meaningful, specific goals to bolster achievement and reduce burnout. Bacon is a New York Times bestselling author, journalist and educator bringing passion to the topics of business, sports and health. Listen in as he and Dr. Strecher provide strategies to help you create and accomplish more purposeful goals.
Continue readingKumanu Founder and Chief Purpose Officer Dr. Vic Strecher featured on Business 360°
Kristi Hoffman of PBS’ Business 360° travels to Ann Arbor, Michigan to visit with Kumanu Founder and Chief Purpose Officer Dr. Vic Strecher to explore the intersection of behavior change and technology — and finds out why purpose is the key to keeping us, as busy humans, healthier and productive.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: How to Grow Your Capacity for Joy In All Areas of Your Life
We can all find ways to bring more joy into our lives! In this month’s PurposeCast, Dr. Vic Strecher and Rich Sheridan discuss the benefits of joy and how to cultivate it in your life and work each day. Rich Sheridan has been delivering inspiring keynotes about the business value of joy worldwide for more than a decade. Listen in as he and Dr. Strecher provide valuable, actionable insights to help you create an environment that promotes joy
Continue readingWatch — Meeting the Moment: How Universities are Cultivating Wellbeing in the Face of Uncertainty
Faculty, staff, and students are experiencing wellbeing challenges like never before. While many universities recognize their wellbeing approaches aren’t meeting the moment to address the needs of their university population, some universities are finding innovative ways to rise to the challenge.
Continue readingWatch — Meeting the Moment: How Health Systems are Cultivating Wellbeing in the Face of Uncertainty
Today’s workers are experiencing wellbeing challenges like never before — and the continuing uncertainty and return to work strategies have further complicated these challenges. While many employers recognize their wellbeing approaches aren’t meeting the moment to address the needs of their workforce, some health systems are finding ways to meet employee needs.
Continue readingWatch — PurposeCast: Transforming Your Life: The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness
Loving-kindness meditation is one form of mindfulness practice that focuses on the appreciation of ourselves and others. When times get hard, we often feel that our ability to extend kindness to and beyond ourselves is buried. This meditation will show you the pathway back to those reserves of kindness and benevolent energy.
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