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Wildcat Pause Day isn't about stopping all productivity — it's about finding balance. The day encourages you to take intentional steps to reduce stress, refocus your energy and maintain good health. Whether it's finishing up a project, enjoying a walk across campus or taking a moment to reflect, there's something for everyone.
Here are some ideas for how the entire campus community can incorporate healthy behaviors into your day:
1. Unplug from digital overload. While you might not be able to completely disconnect from work or studies, try silencing unnecessary notifications, even for just an hour. Use this time to mentally reset, organize your thoughts and focus on a task without distraction.
2. Move your body. Just 20 minutes of movement is a great way to recharge your energy and can be a huge mood booster. Take a campus well-being walk with First Lady Linton or join a fitness class such as Zumba in the Courtyard. The Rec is free all week for faculty and staff!
3. Try something new. Step outside of your comfort zone. Express your creative side at Fall Fest or get a free personal training assessment. Breaking from routine can provide a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of energy.
4. Manage your schedule proactivelyTake charge of your time by planning a day with fewer distractions and no meetings. If meetings are unavoidable, turn them into walking meetings. Work on some of your favorite things to do in your role. Or, use this day to catch up on projects, reorganize your workspace and check off smaller tasks that might have been piling up.
5. Reconnect with nature. Have lunch outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. Visit the K-State Gardens or take a walk around the Konza Prairie. Manhattan is filled with outdoor spaces to help reset your mind and body.
6. Practice mindfulness. Focus on being present and take a pause with CAPS. Relax and reflect through yoga on the plaza. Spread the message of well-being across campus through notes of encouragement and gratitude.
7. Connect with others. Connect with a colleague that you don't often see. Grab some friends for free bowling in the Union or enjoy a free showing of the movie "Inside Out 2" with your family. Spend meaningful time with others.
8. Rest and recharge your way. Sometimes, the best way to care for yourself is simply to slow down and rest. Allow yourself to take breaks that help restore your energy and focus.
Remember, Wildcat Pause Day is not about pressing pause on everything — it’s about balance. By incorporating small, healthy habits into your normal routine, you embody our next-gen values and support a healthier, more connected campus. The most important thing is that you prioritize your needs. So, Wildcats, let’s take a step back, breathe and press pause together!
Find more details on events and activities on the Wildcat Pause Day website.
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