Holmes Scholars Wellness and Success Retreat
November 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Reset, Refocus, Reignite
Holmes Scholars are invited to pause, recharge and reconnect with their purpose during this interactive wellness and success retreat. Participants will explore strategies for managing stress and burnout, building support systems and maintaining productivity without sacrificing their well-being. The retreat will also include lunch, community-building activities, goal setting and dedicated time to work on an academic or professional project.
Retreat Goals
- Reduce burnout before finals and the holiday season
- Help scholars refocus academically
- Strengthen relationships within the Holmes Scholars cohort
- Help scholars develop sustainable approaches to research, conferences and career preparation
- Provide dedicated time for reflection, planning and focused work
Schedule
10:00-10:15 A.M.
Arrival and Light Welcome Bites
10:15-10:30 A.M.
Opening Reflection
10:30-11:15 A.M.
Session 1: Managing Stress and Burnout
11:15-11:45 A.M.
Session 2: Building Your Scholar Support System
11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M.
Lunch and Community Dialogue
12:45-1:30 P.M.
Session 3: Productivity Without Burnout
1:30-2:00 P.M.
Session 4: Refocus Work Block
2:00-2:30 P.M.
Closing Session: My Reset, Refocus, and Reignite Plan
Contact Us
For questions or additional information about the Holmes Scholars Wellness and Success Retreat, contact Brittne Paramore.