{"id":662,"date":"2023-02-08T23:37:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T23:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/?page_id=662"},"modified":"2025-09-23T18:58:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:58:06","slug":"student-guidebook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/livewellnau\/student-guidebook\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Well NAU Student Guidebook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your guide to helping Lumberjacks Live Well<\/h1>\n
Live Well NAU aims to create a culture at NAU that recognizes health and wellness as a core tenet of the institution.<\/p>\n

How Live Well NAU can support YOUR wellness<\/h3>\n\n
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Wellness check up Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Step 1: Complete the self-assessment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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Check-in with how frequently you engage in behaviors that support each dimension of wellness.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Use your score to identify a dimension or two where you can do more to support your wellbeing.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Step 2: Get motivated Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Set 2-3 SMART Goals to improve your wellbeing:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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Once you’ve identified which dimension(s) of wellness you want to improve, set simple goals to help you change your behaviors.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Try to think about goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Bound (<\/span>SMART<\/span><\/a>).<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Consider including a goal to attend an event that supports that dimension of wellness you’d like to improve.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Step 3: Explore resources Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Support is there to help you succeed:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n
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Explore the website to identify on campus and virtual programs, campus services, and events that support wellness.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Step 4: Attend an event Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Check the Live Well NAU website<\/a> for relevant campus events designed to enhance your wellbeing.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Look for the Wellness Wheel icon on marketing to know that an event or activity supports your wellbeing.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Step 5: Improve your wellbeing Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Work towards meeting your goal! Once you’re feeling confident the change has become a habit, revisit the self-assessment tool. Remember-health changes can be continuous, and your needs may change over time!<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Resources for campus leaders<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019re faculty, staff or a registered student organization, you can support your fellow Lumberjacks by designing events that support wellbeing. Some of the steps you can take include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Support healthy eating Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Order filling and nutrient dense snacks:<\/strong> Fruits, vegetables, hummus, string cheese, and yogurt are easy options.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Focus on sugar free drinks:<\/strong> Choose water, fruit infused water, and unsweetened tea\/coffee when serving beverages.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Help your members reduce stress Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Stay positive:<\/strong> Use your social networking to put out inspirational quotes or encouraging messages, especially during challenging times like midterms or finals.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Encourage relaxation:<\/strong> Incorporate short meditation exercises into events or meetings, or meet outside when the weather is nice.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Find ways to move:<\/strong> Plan group activities such as walking meetings or hikes near campus.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n
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Foster social connections Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Give back:<\/strong> Volunteer within the community-doing good is a great way to feel better as individuals and more connected as a group. Visit the <\/span>Civic Service Institute<\/span> or <\/span>All For Good<\/span><\/a> to find local volunteer opportunities.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Encourage community at events:<\/strong> Create and market events that help others meet new people and foster meaningful discussions.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Partner up:<\/strong> When you’re planning events and activities, take a minute to scan <\/span>True Blue Connects<\/span><\/a> to find a group to partner with. It’s a great way to involve new people and share the workload.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Support an inclusive campus environment Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Be an ally:<\/strong> Register your group for a <\/span>Zone Training through IMQ<\/span><\/a> to learn how you can support diversity and create a more inclusive NAU.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Become an active bystander:<\/strong> Register your group to participate in Health Promotion’s <\/span>Take a Stand! training<\/span><\/a> to learn the skills to intervene for a number of scenarios, including sexual assault prevention and discrimination.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Time events to support wellness Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Host a program or event during times when students would otherwise consume alcohol (Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights after 10 PM).<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
On weeknights, limit late night events and meetings to encourage good sleep hygiene.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Support academic and career achievement Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Schedule organized study and homework times, especially prior to midterms and finals.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n
Invite staff members from <\/span>NAU Career Development<\/span><\/a> to host an interview or resume writing workshop.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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If your group is interested in becoming a student partner in prevention group and have exclusive access to the Live Well NAU graphic, e-mail <\/span>healthpromotion@nau.edu<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
How to tag \u201cLive Well\u201d when submitting an event to the NAU Events calendar.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Navigate to the NAU Events calendar website (https:\/\/events.nau.edu\/<\/a>)<\/li>\n
In the top, right corner, click on the \u201cMenu\u201d dropdown.<\/li>\n
When clicking on the menu dropdown, under the Calendar section, click \u201cSign In.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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You will be prompted to CAS log in, then you will be redirected to the main NAU Events calendar website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Navigate back to the top, right corner, click on the \u201cMenu\u201d dropdown, then \u201cMy Profile\u201d under Calendar section.<\/li>\n
Hover over the left side, slide menu, and select \u201cCreate An Event.\u201d<\/li>\n
Fill out the \u201cEvent Details\u201d, \u201cLocation & Time\u201d sections.<\/li>\n
Then in the \u201cCategories & Keywords\u201d section, under the \u201cCategory\u201d dropdown, select one of the Live Well Dimensions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Live Well NAU<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Emotional<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Environmental<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Financial<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Intellectual<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Occupational<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Physical<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Social<\/li>\n
Live Well NAU\\Spiritual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Wellness Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n
Live Well NAU<\/strong><\/p>\n
in.nau.edu\/LiveWellNAU<\/a><\/p>\n
Health Promotion<\/strong><\/p>\n
928-523-2131<\/p>\n
nau.edu\/hp<\/a><\/p>\n
Dean of Students<\/strong><\/p>\n
928-523-5181<\/p>\n
nau.edu\/deanofstudents<\/a><\/p>\n
Medical Services<\/strong><\/p>\n
928-523-2131<\/p>\n
nau.edu\/medical-services<\/a><\/p>\n
Counseling Services<\/strong><\/p>\n
928-523-2131<\/p>\n
nau.edu\/medical-services<\/a><\/p>\n
Campus Recreation<\/strong><\/p>\n
928-523-1733<\/p>\n
nau.edu\/campusrecreation<\/a><\/p>\n
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