Spiritual Well-being
Spiritual well-being is the ability to seek harmony and balance by openly exploring individual purpose, meaning, and connection, and to find ways to be compassionate in the world around you.
Spiritual Well-being Resources
Career Exploration Coaching
Schedule an appointment with a Career Exploration Coach and identify your interests, skills and values as they relate to choosing an academic major and exploring career options.
GW Hillel
GW Hillel's mission is to provide the Jewish students of GW the tools they need to lead meaningful, vibrant Jewish lives.
Lifestyle, Sport, and Physical Activity (LSPA) Courses
The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences offers a range of sports and activity classes that give GW students a chance to learn a new activity or to improve their skill level while having a memorable experience with classmates. Offerings include Meditation, yoga, and more.
Religious Life at GW
The religious and faith community at the George Washington University (GW) is a diverse group of students, faculty and staff, who represent a variety of backgrounds and experiences unified under the goal of religious celebration and interfaith sharing. With 22 student organizations promoting the values, beliefs and traditions of numerous religious and faith traditions, Religious Life programs include worship services, community building, study of sacred texts, as well as signature interfaith events, including the Interfaith Dinner and the Interfaith Baccalaureate.
Hidden Oases Around DC
When you want to get away from it all and relax into nature, take a trip to these thirteen hidden oases around Washington DC.
Mindfulness Centers in the Community
Visit these mindfulness centers in DC that offer a variety of mindfulness and spiritual practices.
Self-Help Tools
"I Am" App
Receive simple, yet powerful affirmations throughout your day to feel empowered, affirm your goals, and remind yourself of your capabilities.
Journaling for Self-Discovery
Writing down your thoughts can foster optimism, encourage gratitude, and ease anxiety. Explore these 64 journal prompts about work and career, relationships, self-reflection, and more to learn about yourself.
Palouse Mindfulness
This online Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MSBR) training course is 100% free, created by a fully certified MBSR instructor, and is based on the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Podcasts
Consider the following podcasts to further explore spiritual well-being topics that interest you!
Episode 40 | June 30, 2020
Dr. Shari kicks off the series with teaching and guiding you through a Grounding Meditation exercise where you use your five senses to stay focused in the present moment to cope with any current forms of anxiety and overwhelming emotions you may be experiencing!
Episode 41 | July 7, 2020
In this episode, Dr. April continues the series with teaching and guiding you through a Self-Esteem Meditation exercise where you build your self-concept through venturing within!
Episode 42 | July 14, 2020
In this episode, Dr. Erica continues the series with teaching and guiding you through a Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise where you will learn how to intentionally relax your body when feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
Season 3, Episode 79 | January 27, 2020
Explore how you can become happier, build inner strength, and get the most out of life.
This award-winning anxiety relief podcast has tips, tools, and practices to help you manage anxiety.