Wellness
Intellectual
An intellectually-well person seeks to stimulate their mind and think critically. The pursuit of learning does not need to be through formal training. Any activity that broadens one鈥檚 perspective or worldview contributes to intellectual wellness.
Lifelong Learning for Myself
Employee Success Center
The Employee Success Center Learning Opportunities page is your one-stop shop for employee learning! Explore these popular options and more:
- Discounted Courses with Corporate Training & Professional Education (CTPE)
- LinkedIn Learning (USF Employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning)
- Employee Tuition Program (This will redirect to the HR Benefits informational page)
USF Libraries
Books are great, but the USF libraries have so much more to explore! One hidden gem is the collection of online exhibitions through the Tampa campus library.
In addition to the Tampa Library, there are three affiliated regional libraries and one medical library.
Online Resources
Expanding Worldviews
(Ted Talks Video 8 minutes)
"For her social art project, Seize Your Moments, artist Janne Willems approaches strangers
and asks them to draw beautiful moments from the past week on postcards. So far, Willems
has collected nearly 11,000 drawings from 30 different countries. In her endearing
talk, Willems shares a moving selection of intensely personal treasured moments from
her travels."
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Critical Thinking
(LinkedIn Learning* 1 hour)
Critical thinking is the ability to think reflectively and independently in order to make thoughtful decisions. In this course, leadership trainer and expert Mike Figliuolo outlines a series of techniques to help you develop your critical thinking skills.
*(USF Employees have free access to LinkedIn Learning. Learn more here).
Games & Puzzles to Keep the Mind Sharp
This article covers the benefits of playing brain-training games to improve mental functioning. See the list of games and activities recommended by experts.