LifeDesign

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LifeDesign 〰️

Fall 2023 LifeDesign Showcase

November 28th, 2023 | 3:45 - 6:30
Kellogg Commons, Hesburgh Center

Students in the Fall 2023 LifeDesign: Art & Science of Human Flourishing Course will lead interactive 30-minute sessions on topics from this semester’s journey that are particularly meaningful to them. You are welcome to come to one session, two sessions, or the whole event.

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Explore the sessions below!

Each interactive session will be for 30 minutes.
Group A: 3:45 - 4:15
Group B: 4:30 - 5:00
Group C: 5:15 - 5:45
There will be refreshments following the final session.

Group A | 3:45 - 4:15 pm

Cracking the Code of Love: Understanding and Expressing Love Languages

Rita Sauceda
Hesburgh Center 130 E
Explore the five unique ways individuals express and receive love, discover practical tips for fostering deeper relationship connections, and express your non-natural love language.
What you say Matters: The importance of finding your voice

Victoria Cardenas de Chamorro
Hesburgh Center 227
My testimony of how I found mine in the most challenging years of my life. A 20 month international advocacy campaign for the the freedom of political prisoners in my country Nicaragua.
Deconstructing the Most Important Meal of the Day

Val Bautista
Hesburgh Center 234
A presentation by Dinner with Val, dedicated towards exploring the social nuances of dinner. Discover how a shared meal can become a powerful tool for improving social skills and forging stronger bonds!
Making Your Mark With Healthy Habits: Bullet Journaling 101

Elisabeth Olsen
Hesburgh Center 230
I am going to provide a brief overview about the practice of bullet journaling and the different ways in which it can help you to track and achieve goals and habits. Then we will put it in action!
Love Again the Stranger Who Was Your Self

Sophia Rockwell
Hesburgh Center 130F
Inspired by the poem "Love after Love" by Derek Walcott, we will explore the intentional acts of choosing self-compassion in the face of doubts and challenges.
The Beauty of Grace and Gratitude

Aiza Flores & Emmie O’Neill
Hesburgh Center Kellogg Commons
Gratitude is healing! Together, we'll discuss how fruitful it is to continuously discover what we're thankful for while sharing in grace for ourselves and those around us!

Group B | 4:30 - 5:00 pm

What defined YOUR life? A Collective Gratitude Practice

Sydney Shoemaker & Ella Ermshler
Hesburgh Center 234
Let's share our stories with a toast! Sparkling juice will be provided:)
Lets Dance Around The Kitchen: Science Confirms, Dancing Makes You Happy

Caroline Egan
Hesburgh Center Kellogg Commons
Explore the science behind why dancing to your favorite song can leave you feeling rejuvenated and relaxed (hint: dancing is the ultimate stress releaser!).
I Know Something Good About You (And You Do, Too)

Ava Kristynik
Hesburgh Center 130 F
What if you had the confidence to pursue your authentic self, not worried about being who you think you are SUPPOSED to be, but rather, who you ARE?
Building Your Perfect Life

Steven Crabtree & Ben Mills
Hesburgh Center 227
This presentation will explore the concept of flow in our own lives and provide ways to design your life so that you can experience more “flow”.
The Art of Positive Self-Perception

Kathleen Mark
Hesburgh Center 230
This session aims to encourage the audience to reframe their concerns, prioritize gratitude, and foster a deeper sense of contentment and fulfillment.
How Change Can Bring Authenticity:

Megan Crawford
Hesburgh Center 130C
Change in our lives is often unwanted. But what if the discomfort of being in the unknown pushes us to be vulnerable and find our most authentic selves?
Making Change Now

Will Harmeyer
Hesburgh Center 130E
Have things that you want to change in your life? Learn about the best methods towards making those improvements and what goes into sticking with them .

Group C | 5:15 - 5:45 pm

Maximize Your Potential Through Better Sleep Habits

Oliver Taylor
Hesburgh Center 227
Learn how life-changing consistent, and healthy sleep can be! I will provide tangible solutions to improving sleep quality with these ideas pulled from health professionals I admire.
Finding Life's Balance

Holden Welter
Hesburgh Center Kellogg Commons
We often find ourselves either procrastinating our work or being drowned in it, unable to participate in things that we love to do. I will dive into the importance of prioritizing time for ourselves and not letting our lives be consumed by those things we "need to do" on a daily basis.
Finding the Light in the Darkness

Tavin Martin
Hesburgh Center 130E
Based on the lessons from child migrants that I encountered at the Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center, we will learn from the stories of kids who have survived the worst and encountered nearly every obstacle to joy on their way to a better life but still come out on the other side of their journey filled with smiles, laughter, and hope.
The Power of Perspective

John Digenan
Hesburgh Center 130F
Have you ever wondered how individuals can find immense joy amidst great suffering? Learn how taking control of your life perspective can change how you see and experience the world."
Thiving in Purpose: The Art of Living Joyufully

Makeda Gamechu & Elizabeth Gonzalez
Hesburgh Center 234
Finding your purpose can seem very daunting. But, what if there was a way to begin to figure out your “why”? In this presentation, we will look at some questions to help us to begin to think about our “why” and reflect on how we can begin to live it out today.
Gratitude: The Clarity to Appreciate

Mike Clerkin
Hesburgh Center 130C
The people things and places that make up the gears of gratitude to keep us going. I hope to teach people the positive impacts that gratitude can have in their lives and how to open up their perspectives to be grateful for things they never thought they would be before.
Music in Motion

Darah Santos
Hesburgh Center 230
A presentation about how music moves people by shaping one's perceptions and altering someone's mood.