Break the Stress Cycle: Pull Yourself Out of Worry Loops
When you find yourself getting stuck in worry loops about the past, or consumed with worries about the future, mindfulness can help. By connecting to the present moment we can redirect our minds from the worry habit and offer ourselves kind attention in the here and now. In this webinar, you will learn how to let go of anxious thoughts and find relief from stressful feelings.
This webinar launches the 2025 Hoos Well 1% Challenge. Starting on May 5, 2025, practice mindfulness in eMLife for 15 minutes—just 1% of your day-- for at least 25 out of 40 days to nurture your mental health and earn a $50 Hoos Well reward. You can begin the 1% Challenge anytime between May 5 - June 3.
About the Presenter
Alisha Aum has committed herself to helping people reconnect with their innate healing ability, wisdom and vitality. She has been a practitioner of meditation and yoga for over 20 years, exploring several different traditions and practices over the years. She also had a successful career as a Business Operations professional in the IT industry for over 15 years living and working in India, Dubai, Australia and the US since 2008. Due to a health crisis in 2009 that could not be resolved through conventional medicine, Alisha quit her career and rediscovered Mindfulness as a path towards recovery of her physical and emotional health. Inspired and motivated by her first-hand experience in the healing power of Mindfulness practices, particularly for PTSD and chronic pain, she pursued further training at the Center for Mindfulness, UMass Medical School by completing 2 levels of practicum and the Teachers Development Intensive in teaching Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programs. Taking a 360-degree approach to her own health and wellness, Alisha is also certified in Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell and is a Certified Qi Gong Community Practice Leader.
This reward-eligible webinar is brought to you by Hoos Well and FEAP as part of our "Thrive Together" series of monthly webinars on mental health and well-being.