Self-help resources
Access resources on a variety of topics to support your overall health and well-being.
Check in with yourself
Visit Sun Life’s website to use the 'Check-in checklist' and reflect on five statements from the World Health Organization’s Well-being Index.
Take 5 Mindfulness-in-Action Practice
Take 5 can help you decrease stress and foster resilience anywhere, anytime – particularly in stressful or difficult situations. Visit Take 5 with MindWell to learn the 5 steps of this practice, or be guided through the practice by listening to step-by-step instructions.
Calm Strips: Order yours today!
Calm Strips are textured sensory stickers. These discreet fidget tools were crafted to provide sensory stimulation to help regulate restless energy and increase focus throughout the day. Each strip has a special reusable adhesive that allows you to move the sticker from different objects, such as your laptop, cellphone, or water bottle, without leaving a residue.
Email wellnessatwork@ontariotechu.ca to order your free Calm Strip today from the designs below.
Understand and manage stress
Recognizing how we respond to stress is crucial for well-being. Explore our guide for strategies and resources to manage stress effectively.
Smoking Cessation: Can Quit Program – Free to all Canadians
Sun Life has partnered with the Ottawa Heart Institute to provide Canadians who smoke cigarettes or vape, with virtual access to a dedicated quit smoking program. The Can Quit Program is available to all Canadians, coast-to-coast, and at no cost. Please view the Can Quit Program flyer for full details.