Gratitude

November 13 is World Kindness Day. This month let’s focus on the positive with tips and resources for being kind to ourselves and showing appreciation for the good in life and others.

View the tools and resources from Optum below.

World Kindness Day – November 13: Kindness matters. With so much going on in our lives and in the world, let’s pause and take a moment to celebrate kindness. Read more

Make someone’s day: Write a note and/or draw a picture to send to someone. Spread kindness. Read more

Daily acts of self-kindness: Did you know that being kind to yourself, practicing gratitude and showing yourself compassion can boost your overall mental health and wellbeing? In honor of World Kindness Day, let’s take a moment each day to be kind to ourselves. Read more

Am I OK? Processing your emotions and practicing self-compassion is crucial to mental wellbeing. Take a moment to consider how you’re feeling in the moment – and how you’ve been feeling lately. Read article

Your brain on gratitude: The more we take time to notice the small things that make life worthwhile, the more we end up appreciating. Read article

Creating kindness in the workplace: This session explores the critical role of kindness in building strong relationships and promoting positive mental health. Download training

7 benefits of practicing gratitude: Learn several benefits of practicing gratitude and tips for getting started on your gratitude journey. Read article

Optum EAP

The Optum Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free service for all full-time state employees and those in their household and can be a beneficial tool to improve your overall well-being. You have 8 free face-to-face EAP counseling visits with a licensed therapist available per issue, per year. These tools and resources are available 24/7 and are completely confidential.

Contact Optum EAP

Phone: (800) 886-9747 (24/7 support) 

Website: liveandworkwell.com (Access code: Indiana)
Access all the Optum EAP online tools and resources.

Connect through the Optum Assist app
Available in the App Store and Google Play. Log into the app and enter access code: Indiana