Dear College of Education Community,
This week we celebrate Labor Day, originally designed to honor workers by giving a day off for rest. But what is the deeper meaning that can be understood from this holiday? We must make time to rest if we want to be happier and healthier. As important, we must actually believe that rest is essential for our well-being. Research strongly supports the value of rest and leisure activities, as discussed in a recent Psychology Today article titled “Transform Labor Day into Leisure Day”. Numerous studies have found that “leisure increases people’s sense of control of their lives, clears the mind of work-related stress, leads to stronger relationships and more friendships, and even decreases blood pressure. Ultimately, it makes people healthier and happier.” So find ways to regularly rest for a multitude of benefits!
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For a list of other self-care options, you can also go to our COE self-care website for resources for faculty, staff, students, and the community at
https://www.csun.edu/eisner-education/self-care
I so appreciate the hard work by faculty, staff, students, and all of our college community-please take time to rest as well!
Warmly,
Shari