At CCforIowa, we belief that taking time to care for our mental health is essential to doing our best work - for our students, our colleges, and each other. Tuesday, our team gathered to focus on well-being with an activity that combined reflection, creativity, and personal growth.
Each team member crated an Intentions Jar, a personalized space to hold the goals and values we hope to carry into the coming year. After decorating our jars, we each took time to reflect and write down 13 meaningful intentions - one for each month. From strengthening relationships to prioritizing rest, our intentions reflected the diverse ways we are all striving to bring balance and purpose into our lives. To keep ourselves grounded, we also selected one "anchor" intention to focus on more intentionally throughout the year.
This exercise wasn't just about crafting - it was about creating space to pause, reconnect with our values, and show up more mindfully, both personally and professionally. It was a reminder that investing in mental health and well-being supports the strong, mission-driven work we do every day.
Scroll down to see a few snapshots from the day!
