Support mental clarity, physical resilience, and emotional well-being—in 12 minutes or less
Employee wellness isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore. From burnout and information overload to financial stress and physical fatigue, today’s employees face more pressure than ever. And while many learning strategies cover professional skills, too few address well-being with the empathy and clarity employees need right now.
That’s where OpenMind’s new wellness courses come in. As an OpenSesame exclusive publisher, OpenMind delivers short, beautifully produced video courses designed to help employees reset in real time. These courses build resilience, boost focus, and support energy through practical, science-backed strategies.
What makes these courses different?
They're:
- Flexible: Short, mobile-friendly, and easy to implement
- Relatable: Grounded in real-world challenges and delivered with empathy
- Comprehensive: Covering physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellness
Whether you're supporting a remote team, frontline staff, or navigating a big transition, this collection offers actionable tools to promote whole-person well-being, without overloading the calendar.
What’s new in the OpenMind wellness collection
Each course is under 12 minutes, video-based, and packed with takeaways employees can apply right away.
1. PPOs vs HDHPs: Navigating your health plan options
Helps learners make informed health insurance decisions during open enrollment.
Best for: U.S.-based employees, HR teams
Focus: Benefits literacy, financial planning, self-advocacy
2. Stretches for warehouse and retail workers
Physical routines designed to reduce fatigue and prevent injury.
Best for: Frontline teams, labor-intensive roles
Focus: Mobility, physical wellness, workplace safety
3. Change resilience: How to persevere through uncertainty
Teaches the ART method for reframing challenges and staying grounded.
Best for: Teams in transition or facing reorgs
Focus: Mindset, adaptability, stress management
4. Defusing tension: Mental health de-escalation for any role
Trauma-aware strategies for managing emotionally charged interactions.
Best for: Healthcare, retail, education, service roles
Focus: Emotional intelligence, workplace safety, compassion
5. Eat smarter: A simple routine to optimize your energy
A 5-step meal framework to stabilize energy without restrictive diets.
Best for: Busy professionals, remote workers
Focus: Nutrition, productivity, energy management
6. Reverse planning: Work backwards to move forward
A clear framework for reducing stress and hitting big goals.
Best for: Project teams, leaders
Focus: Clarity, planning, mental wellness
7. The hybrid wellness playbook
Daily routines for remote or hybrid work that balance focus and well-being.
Best for: Hybrid teams, people managers
Focus: Routine building, work-life integration, burnout prevention
8. Motivational interviewing in service-based conversations
OARS techniques for trauma-aware, supportive communication.
Best for: HR, healthcare, education, social services
Focus: Empathy, change readiness, communication skills
9. Five steps to break a bad habit
Science-backed tools to identify and shift unhelpful patterns.
Best for: Anyone managing stress, burnout, or behavior change
Focus: Mindfulness, self-regulation, healthy habits
10. Your next healthy habit: Pick it, plan it, practice it
A quick-start guide to building momentum with better habits.
Best for: Personal development, wellness initiatives
Focus: Behavior design, habit loops, self-leadership
11. Onboard with purpose: Set your new hires up for success
Inclusive onboarding practices that foster trust and psychological safety.
Best for: HR, people managers
Focus: Belonging, clarity, culture
12. Relationship-building at work: Three skills that make a difference
Build stronger team dynamics through emotional intelligence and feedback.
Best for: Cross-functional or hybrid teams
Focus: Inclusion, collaboration, communication
Make wellness a daily practice, not a luxury
These microlearning courses are a powerful addition to onboarding programs, wellness initiatives, learning playlists, or even team check-ins. They’re designed to meet learners where they are, helping them recharge and refocus, without adding more to their to-do list.
Ready to support your team’s well-being?
Explore the new OpenMind wellness collection in the OpenSesame Marketplace.
