Wellbeing Wednesdays: The Power of Affirmations – An Antidote to Imposter Syndrome & Burnout

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm | Location: Virtual – Zoom

Event Description

Back by popular demand! The words we well ourselves matter. This workshop explores the power of affirmations and addresses how they are important as an antidote to imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and burnout.

The WorkLife Office and Health4U are partnering to bring you Wellbeing Wednesdays. These weekly Wednesday sessions are focused on wellbeing in its many forms: workplace wellbeing, mental health wellbeing, physical wellbeing, etc. Join us each week for informal webinars that bring new topics and presenters, ranging from chair yoga, office ergonomics, managing stress, ecotherapy and so much more!

Learning Objectives

  • Learn how our thoughts and the things we say to ourselves affect our feelings and actions.
  • Learn about the science behind affirmations and why they work.
  • Learn what affirmations are and how to get the most out of them in order to combat anxiety, imposter syndrome and more.

About the Speaker: Jaimie Hutchison

Headshot of Jaimie Hutchison

Jaimie Hutchison is the Director of the WorkLife Office at Michigan State University, supporting MSU’s recruitment and retention of a high performing workforce and the wellbeing of a diverse community of staff and scholars. Jaimie and her team contribute to the development of MSU’s policies and special initiatives, and the office oversees MSU’s University-wide work-life strategies. The office administers a range of programs for faculty, staff, academic staff, and postdocs, including those focused on mental health, workplace flexibility, dependent care, family support, workplace culture, career development, leadership, and workplace-based well-being. Jaimie has worked for 24 years as a leader, therapist, consultant, director, supervisor, trainer, mentor, and administrator. In addition to her work-life role, she is also a therapist at Insight Counseling working primarily with tweens, teens, and families. Jaimie is highly engaged with the local community and has volunteered over 10,000 hours.