Posts with the category “wellness”

Social wellness is our focus area for December. It's a month that can be filled with social events, family gatherings, or maybe even loneliness. It's a good time to remember that relationships are important to us as humans and a good time to think about how we can improve connections in our lives. See other social wellness ideas on our weekly social media posts and on our Social Wellness page....  Read More

How to Cope with Stress During the HolidaysThe updated resource guide for nurturing wellness during the holidays is now available on the Mental Health Connect website where you can find resources on:Suggestions for youHoliday stressGrief, loneliness, and being alone for the holidaysMental illness strategiesCovid and holidaysGifts and givingCommunity holiday arts and music eventsCrafts to relieve s...  Read More

What a glorious fall we have had this year! It sure helps to have nice weather to get outside and enjoy the fall colors. As the days turn cooler, it's important to have a plan to keep our physical-self active and practicing physical well-being! See other great physical wellness ideas on our weekly social media posts. ...  Read More

In October, we will be focusing on Intellectual Wellness for our wellness spotlight!The 4 main ideas of our posts are:Week 1) Seek out opposing viewpoints to expand your mind.Week 2) Try a new creative endeavor to flex a new part of your brain.Week 3) It’s never too late to try learning a new language!AndWeek 4) Pick out a book that’s different from what you usually enjoy. Better yet, read it with...  Read More

Spiritual vitality comes with reflecting deeply on our faith. Thinking about faith in the context of sport, the same things that it takes for athletes to become Olympians — training, discipline, endurance, and help over an extended period — are what it takes to run the race of faith well.Find more information on Spiritual Wellness page or in the weekly social media posts....  Read More

They say that money doesn't buy happiness. Maybe that is true or maybe it isn't, but having a solid relationship with our finances does help with financial wellness. July's wellness focus area is Financial Wellness. It's a good time to review our financial plan, our contentment with our situation and relationship with money, and a time to make adjustments. Explore more ideas on the Financial Welln...  Read More

Social Wellness is our area of focus for June. Strong social wellness can be found in our relationships with neighbors, our communities, our work and volunteer colleagues, and in our care for creation.  Look for ways to strengthen your social wellness on the Social Wellness page or in the weekly social media posts.  Here's to your health in June!...  Read More

On May 9th, All Saints joined the fundraiser for our community partner, Mental Health Connect. People from All Saints filled one of 37 tables at the event, and 280 people listened to stories of hope.David Lohman’s music and story inspired us to consider how church communities can support the many who experience mental health challenges. Asking for help when we need it was a key message that came t...  Read More

It's time to get out and enjoy the longer days. Walking is an easy way to help maintain a healthy weight, keep your joints strong and live longer. It doesn't matter what age you are walking is beneficial for all. Now that the snow and ice have melted, go for a walk outside. Regular walking's effects are amplified when you take a stroll in nature. Walks can also be made social with a neighbor, good...  Read More

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