Posts with the category “wellness”

Find tools and resources for building your mental wellness on these websites:Mental Health Month Toolkit from Mental Health America – Download this toolkit for access to a multitude of fact sheets and coping tools.Healthy Outcomes for Positive Experiences - The HOPE National Resource Center is creating a paradigm shift in systems of care, communities, and policies to value and actively bolster pos...  Read More

Welcome to April – the month of 60 degree temperatures, spring cleaning, and a focus on Intellectual Wellness from your All Saints Spiritual Formation Committee! Throughout the next four weeks, check the All Saints Facebook page on Wednesdays for a short, actionable tip for focusing on intellectual wellness.Intellectual wellness is one of my personal favorite areas of the wellness wheel. After all...  Read More

The All Saints Foundation invites you to a free presentation on Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Wills, Trusts, Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney will be explained. Learn when a Will is sufficient and when you might prefer a Trust. Learn ways to avoid probate. Discuss the common mistakes to help you avoid unwanted consequences. Bonnie Wittenburg, a Minnetonka-based esta...  Read More

This month we are focusing on Spiritual Wellness, and we are in the season of Lent. This is a good time to think about spiritual health, forgiveness, community and grace. Perhaps it's also a good time to join the All Saints community for worship on Wednesday evenings or Sunday mornings, as it is good to be together!Ideas on growing your spiritual health can also be found on the Spiritual Wellness ...  Read More

February’s Wellness Wednesdays will focus on Emotional Wellness. Emotional Wellness can be described as an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of feelings and an ability to manage effectively through time of change or challenge. Look to explore the importance of emotional well-being and things you can do to improve wellness. Explore the Emotional Wellness Page for more information and resourc...  Read More

Come on Tuesday, January 30 at 7pm to hear Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson tell the story of her passion for mental health, and the journey that led her to become Executive Director of Mental Health Connect in June 2023. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, and this disconnection negatively impacts our well-being. Hannah wi...  Read More

January is financial wellness month! After the Christmas holiday we often turn to planning our resolutions for the New Year. This month is a reminder to reflect on plans for financial wellness, which can add to our mental and physical wellbeing. Check out the All Saints Financial Wellness page for more information and follow us on Facebook for the weekly posts....  Read More

Come on January 30 at 7pm to hear Rev. Hannah Campbell Gustafson tell the story of her passion for mental health, and the journey that led her to become Executive Director of Mental Health Connect in June 2023. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, and this disconnection negatively impacts our well-being. Hannah will share ...  Read More

As we move from celebrating Thanksgiving to Christmas, our interactions with one another, our community and our earth are all important and part of our social wellness. What are some ways that you can improve in these categories during December?Our weekly social media posts provide thoughts on these areas and more and you can find other information on the Social Wellness page. During December cons...  Read More

Download the 2023 resource guide for holiday wellness to find tips on finding wellness during the holidays:Holiday stressGrief, loneliness, and being alone for the holidaysMental wellness strategiesCovid and the holidaysGifts and givingCommunity holiday arts and music eventsCrafts to relieve stress during the holidaysUnder Mental Wellness strategies, Mental Health America’s Ten Tools for Resilienc...  Read More

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to fall, continuing good physical wellness habits is still important. Physical wellness encompasses preventative health care, exercise, nutrition, hygiene and sleep. All of these are important for us to be our best person, available to do God's work in the world. The Physical Wellness page has information on ways to nurture your physical wellness...  Read More

October is often one of the loveliest and most vibrant months of the year in Minnesota. The fall colors are on full display and the air has started to take on a slight chill. God’s creation is showing its brilliance and that is a good reminder to also care for our spiritual wellness. Nature, prayer, devotions, connecting with others, leaning into those activities that truly bring you joy, or takin...  Read More

September. For as long as I can remember I have always loved September because it marks a new beginning. Many school years begin in September, and after collecting the pencils, crayons, folders, notebooks, and erasers needed for each  year, it’s time to learn. September’s wellness focus is Intellectual Wellness, and what better way to tend to our intellect than to learn something new.If you don’t ...  Read More

Emotional wellness is that ability to handle life’s stressors. Emotions that bring us both “up” and “down” are natural given what we are experiencing. Cultivating emotional wellness includes strategies such as mindfulness, connection, and gratitude that bring a sense of being part of something bigger than ourselves, helping us see our emotions from a new perspective.Check out our Wednesday Wellnes...  Read More

July is just past the middle of the calendar year and is a good time to do a mid-year financial checkup. Some ideas for steps to take include taking or re-taking our Wellness Assessment to see a picture of all of the six wellness areas, reviewing some mid-year tips or even engaging with a free Thrivent Financial money coach through their Money Canvas program. Here's to your financial health in the...  Read More

A walk is as good as going for a run – for your brain. Studies reveal that a 20-minute walk just three times a week improves cognitive function as well as decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety.When we’re outside, we’re moving, upright and alert, focused on what we’re doing with our body, and less stuck in our heads and our anxious thoughts. If we can combine these benefits by spending that ...  Read More

Memorial Day has come and gone and it’s officially summer time! What better time to focus on your social wellness? If your neighborhood is anything like ours, folks who have been hunkered down all winter are suddenly outside taking walks and planting gardens, and there are many fun, free events that allow us to enjoy our beautiful Minnesota summers! Our All Saints wellness page is a great place to...  Read More

As the days get longer and warmer, it’s a great time to turbo charge our physical wellness with outside activities and new ideas for the grill. Gather with friends or family and enjoy God’s creation. Check in on our Wednesday social media posts on Facebook and Instagram for more ideas....  Read More

Having a devotion to lifelong learning and a desire to think critically reflects intellectual wellness. Intellectual wellness, like other types of wellness, is about growth and strength. Find ways to explore intellectual wellness and faith on All Saints Intellectual Wellness Page.Ideas on growing your intellectual wellness can also be found in the weekly Wednesday Wellness social media posts on Fa...  Read More

This month we are focusing on Spiritual Wellness, and we are in the season of Lent. During Lent, some people give up something as a Lenten practice, while others endeavor to start a new practice. What are your plans for this Lenten season?This is a good time to think about spiritual health, forgiveness, community and grace. Perhaps it's also a good time to join the All Saints community for worship...  Read More

It's the new year and often a time we review how we're doing and what we may want to change...  Read More