Thrive!

Join us in 2026 for the twelve-part Thrive!: A Well-Being Series by Northbound.

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The series is designed to help you move from simply getting through your days to truly thriving. Together, we will explore the science of well-being, human flourishing and optimal functioning, while learning practical, research backed strategies to reduce overwhelm, build resilience and create meaningful behavior change.

All sessions are from noon to 1 p.m. and include a light lunch!

From Surviving to Thriving: What Science Says About Living Your Best Life
Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 500 Hall of Languages
Thursday, Jan. 19 at Skybarn (South Campus)

Primed for Positivity: Cultivating Optimism and the Benefits of Positive Emotion
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Skybarn (South Campus)
Thursday, Feb. 12 at 500 Hall of Languages

What’s Right With You: Uncovering and Utilizing Your Strengths
Wednesday, March 18 at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, March 19 at 500 Hall of Languages
Register for What’s Right With You

Slowing Down to Speed Up: Mindfulness, Meditation and Savoring
Wednesday, April 15 at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, April 16 at 500 Hall of Languages
Register for Slowing Down to Speed Up

Session 5: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life: The How of Habit Change
Wednesday, May 13 at Skybarn (South Campus)
Thursday, May 14 at 304ABC Schine Student Center
Register for Change Your Habits, Change Your Life

Session 6: Other People Matter: Strengthening the Foundation of Happiness
Wednesday, June 24 at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, June 25 at 304ABC Schine Student Center

Session 7: Working with Worry: Strategies to Ease Your Mind
Wednesday, July 22, at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, July 23, at 304ABC Schine Student Center

Session 8: Managing Your Mindset: How to Partner with Your Brain
Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, Aug. 20 Location TBA

Session 9: Goal Get It: Why Goals Matter and How to Reach Them
Wednesday, Sept.16, at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, Sept. 17, at 304ABC Schine Student Center

Session 10: Unlocking Flow: Elevating Your Everyday Experience
Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, Oct. 15, Location TBA

Session 11: Real-time Resilience: Combatting Stress as it Arises
Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, Nov. 12, at 304ABC Schine Student Center

Session 12: Prioritizing Self-care: Saying Yes to You
Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 201ABC Goldstein Student Center (South Campus)
Thursday, Dec. 10, at 304ABC Schine Student Center