A Tip from Pete the Planner: “Free” Time

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Rewind your mind to simpler times. What did people do for fun during nice weather, 200 years ago? They went outside. They didn’t really have too many other choices. They didn’t have computers, TVs, air conditioning, or video games. They simply went outside, which in turn, resulted in low-cost, healthy entertainment. osherov-3995-2

The summer is the perfect time to explore your local parks, walk your local trails, and bike your local roads. None of these activities cost any money, and they help you continue on your quest for overall wellness. If your “free time” is filled with costly indoor activities to entertain you and your loved ones, including watching TV, then take some time examine how much your indoor lifestyle affects your wallet. It may be time to cut the cord on indoor activities, and cut your spending in the process.

For more information and tips from Pete the Planner, please visit his website, check out his radio show, watch him on TV, or take a look at his new column in the IndyStar.

And, don’t forget, as faculty or staff of Butler University, you have FREE access to all of Pete the Planner’s financial resources from GreenCandy.com!

GC_PTPThis site is the comprehensive home to all of Pete the Planner’s financial wellness guides, videos, worksheets, calculators, and all other resources needed to make significant financial change.

In order to access the site, you will need to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit http://greencandy.com

Step 2: Look for the word “Register” at the top of the page and click it.

Step 3: Enter the following registration code: bulldogs

*Please note, this resource is for Butler faculty and staff only.*

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course

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A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course will be held on campus this Fall.

The 8-week course will be held in Jordan Hall 083 on Tuesdays from 4:00pm-6:30pm (+ retreat).  The course fee is $250 with dates of the class as follows:

  • September 10
  • September 17
  • September 24
  • October 1
  • October 8
  • October 15
  • October 20— Please Note: Off Campus Retreat from 8:45-4:30pm
  • October 22
  • October 29

Potential participants are invited to attend an orientation session which outlines MBSR, the time and energy commitment required, what to and what not to expect, and a short experience of mindfulness practice. Attendees are also asked to complete a confidential health questionnaire. Those who register for class have a short one-on-one meeting with the teacher to ascertain the appropriateness of the class for them and to answer any questions. Class registration is offered at the end of the orientation and is on a “first come” basis.

Please attend one of the following orientation sessions for more information. In order to participate in the course, attendance at one of the following orientation sessions is required:

  • Wednesday, August 21st @ 4:00-5:30pm in JH 083
  • Tuesday, August 27th @ 4:00-5:30pm in JH 083

**Please email healthyhorizons@butler.edu in order to register for the orientation session.  Official registration for the course will open after the orientation sessions. **

If you are interested in the course, but these dates/times are not convenient for you, you may find other MBSR orientation and class times here:  http://www.mindfulnessatthecenter.com/

Please don’t hesitate to contact Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or Dr. Beck-Coon (kbeckcoo@iupui.edu) with any questions.