20 November

 

Eating a Tangerine

Mindfulness training 

10.35 - 10.55 h

Where? FASOS, GG76 room 1.10

Training by John Harbord

Everything we do in the day, whether walking to class, drinking tea, waiting for a friend, or eating something, is an opportunity to practise mindfulness, to come back you our bodies, to relax, and to be in the present moment. In this short mindfulness exercise, we will practice eating a tangerine. Tangerines will be provided.

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How to Deal With Shit That Happens!

Workshop

11.00 - 13.00 h

Where? EDLAB - Garden Room, Tapijnkazerne 23

Workshop by Marca de Greef, Emotionele Detox

You know, things are happening. Fun things, they are great; Impactful things, sometimes nice; like graduation, sometimes shitty things like; divorce, passing of dear ones, abuse and so on. How to deal with them in a way that they will not block your future plans? In these 2 hours we will explore what happens, what the impact could be, how you normally deal with this and what would be a better option in dealing with it. You will learn a few crazy tools that could actually be of assistance in daily life and some choices you have for future shitty events.

 

About the Trainer

Marca de Greef from Emotionele Detox is a specialist in dealing with emotions and from her own experience she knows what the impact can be of shitty things that happen, as she was 15 when her mom passed away. Before she started her own business to support people with the emotional health, she worked at Maastricht University for 17 years.

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Relaxation Session

Session

13.15 - 14.00 h

Where? EDLAB - Garden Room, Tapijnkazerne 23

Session by Helga Liegeois, Student Affairs Officer at the Maastricht Sustainability Institute. She also has her own practice in which she works as a Health Therapist and Naturopath.

What to expect?

Half an hour with muscle relaxation exercises, breathing techniques and visualization, to calm the body and mind.

It brings calmness to the brain, nervous system and activates blood circulation. As a result, the body functions optimally and emotional well-being is optimized.

What do you need to bring?

It is a sitting exercise on a chair or on the floor, in that case it is convenient to bring a cushion with you.

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Workshop Creativity with UM Psychologists

Workshop

13.00 - 15.00 h

Where? SSC B1.35a

Workshop by Tessa Vanheeswijck, UM Psychologists

• Am I creative?
• Can I improve my creative thinking?
• How can I used my creative thinking in my studies/during assignments?

Everyone can think creatively. So, the question is not whether you are creative, but how can you improve creative thinking and how can you break through traditional thinking pattern or conventions?

During this interactive online workshop you will get the chance to discover your creativity and bend it to your will.

We will play with different forms of creative thinking - based on this you will gain insight into how you can give creativity a place in your daily life. and what you need to be able to do that.

At the end of this workshop you will be able to:

• Identify situations that ask for creativity 
• Name different creative techniques and apply them

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Design Your Dream Life – Create a Vision Board Depicting Your Future Aspirations

Workshop

15:00 - 17.00 h

Where?  EDLAB - Garden Room, Tapijnkazerne 23

Workshop by Lars Smits & Maureen van Brandenburg, UM Career Counselors

Curious about your deepest aspirations? What core values, passions, and strengths define you? Join our “Design your dream life" workshop and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Envision a future where your dream life is a reality – from your perfect living environment to meaningful relationships – and express your vision through an inspirational vision board. This workshop is a tranquil yet powerful exploration to align your path with your deepest desires. Your dream life awaits!

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Maastricht Running Tour 

Running Tour

18.00 - 19.00 h 

Where? Meeting place Tapijn Loods V

Session by Raoul Spronken, Maastricht Running Tours

Combine your workout with sightseeing on this running tour of Maastricht. The pace is adjusted to suit everyone and there are plenty of stops for explanations and anecdotes. 

Warm-up + 60 minutes easy running by Raoul Spronken. He is the owner of Maastricht Running Tours, an organisation that he set up 12 years ago. Raoul does city and trail tours for tourists, expats and companies.  

He is also ASICS Frontrunner for the Benelux team. A diverse team united by belief that movement has the power to uplift the mind. 

Come in your running outfit. Raoul has a small backpack for your keys and mobile phone. 

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Zumba XL - Wellbeing Edition

Express Yourself and Step Into Happiness!

Zumba class

18:30 - 19.30 h

Where? UM Sports - Exercises Hall

Class by Julie Goodfellow & Armand van Bogaert

Did you know that Zumba dancing isn’t just perfect for physical health? It’s also a great way to increase mental, social and emotional connection as well! The combination of music and exercise decreases the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, while dancing, the happiness chemical endorphins are released. This makes you feel better. With Zumba, an excellent memory trainer, especially if you need to memorize dance steps and choreography.

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Let's Talk 

Talkshow

20.00 - 22.00

Where? Dominicanen Bookshop, Dominicanerkerkstraat 1

LET’S TALK is a programme in which we not only give the floor to experts, but also challenge the audience to speak up and interact. In a lively and relaxed setting, we address issues of (student) life: relationships, career, love, health, stress, party life, engagement, etc. Have a drink, listen, talk and sharpen your thoughts and opinions.

The topic will be chosen by the FHML Honours students who organise this edition. Keep an eye on our website for more information.

Attention! Sign up here via Studium Generale