Recharge, refocus, and thrive at work, all in under 13 minutes
Employee wellness isn’t just a nice-to-have anymore; it’s a business imperative. Workforces are facing more pressure than ever, from stress and burnout to information overload and financial strain.
What’s missing in many learning and development strategies is content that meets employees where they are with calm, clarity, and compassion. Organizations need solutions that are:
- Flexible (short, mobile-friendly, and easy to implement)
- Relatable (addressing real challenges with empathy and science)
- Comprehensive (covering physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellness)
These 12 brand-new wellness courses from OpenMind, an OpenSesame Exclusive publisher, are short, beautifully produced video courses to help employees reset in real time.
Spotlight on 12 new courses
Whether you're supporting hybrid employees, frontline teams, or navigating major change, OpenMind’s new collection strengthens well-being in the moment. Each title is under 13 minutes, video-based, and rich with practical takeaways:
- PPOs vs HDHPs: Navigating Your Health Plan Options (U.S.)
Demystifies health plans and empowers employees to make smarter choices during open enrollment.
Best for: U.S. employees, HR teams, financial wellness programs
Focus: Benefits literacy, financial planning, self-advocacy - Stay Strong on the Job: Stretches for Warehouse and Retail Workers
Simple stretch routines for physical jobs to prevent injury and reduce post-shift fatigue.
Best for: Frontline workers, labor-intensive roles
Focus: Physical wellness, safety, mobility - Change Resilience: How to Persevere Through Uncertainty
Teaches how to reframe challenges, stay grounded, and move forward with confidence using the ART method.
Best for: Teams navigating change, reorgs, or transitions
Focus: Resilience, mindset, stress management - Defusing Tension: Tools for Mental Health De-Escalation in Customer Service, Healthcare, Education, or Public Safety, or Other Roles
Learn to calm emotionally charged situations using trauma-aware techniques and cultural sensitivity.
Best for: Service-heavy roles, healthcare, education, retail
Focus: Emotional intelligence, compassionate service, workplace safety - Eat Smarter: A Simple Meal Routine To Optimize Your Energy
A simple five-step routine to stabilize energy, improve digestion, and boost focus without restrictive dieting.
Best for: Anyone juggling busy schedules and brain fog
Focus: Nutrition, productivity, energy management - Reverse Planning: Work Backwards to Move Ahead
Learn to reverse-engineer projects to reduce stress and stay on track.
Best for: Project managers, leaders, or anyone tackling big goals
Focus: Planning, clarity, mental wellness - The Hybrid Wellness Playbook: Simple Routines for a Better Workday
This text offers practical routines to balance focus, flexibility, and well-being in hybrid and remote setups.
Best for: Remote or hybrid teams, people managers
Focus: Work-life integration, routine building, burnout prevention - Motivational Interviewing: Empowering Others in Service-Based Conversations
Builds communication skills for service and trauma-aware roles using OARS and “change talk.”
Best for: Healthcare, HR, education, social services
Focus: Compassionate communication, behavior change, emotional awareness - 5 Simple Steps to Break a Bad Habit
Helps learners identify triggers and gently disrupt unwanted patterns with science-backed strategies.
Best for: Individuals managing burnout, stress behaviors, or habit loops
Focus: Self-regulation, mindfulness, healthy coping - Your Next Healthy Habit: Pick It, Plan It, Practice It
Guides learners through the habit loop to build sustainable wellness or productivity habits.
Best for: Anyone focused on personal growth or daily consistency
Focus: Behavior design, self-leadership, momentum - Onboard with Purpose: How to Set Them Up for Success
Shows people leaders how to create inclusive, mindful onboarding experiences that build trust and clarity.
Best for: HR teams, people managers, team leads
Focus: Culture, psychological safety, belonging - Relationship-Building at Work: 3 Skills That Make a Difference
Strengthen team dynamics with emotional intelligence, feedback, and conflict management.
Best for: Everyone, especially hybrid or cross-functional teams
Focus: Connection, inclusion, collaboration
Available in 10 languages
Every course in this collection is available in 10 languages, making it easy for global teams to access and apply these wellness strategies in the language they’re most comfortable with:
- American English
- Arabic
- German
- Italian
- Latin American Spanish
- European French
- Canadian French
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Japanese
- Chinese
Make wellness a daily practice, not a luxury
From stretch routines to smarter insurance decisions, OpenMind’s new wellness courses meet a wide range of learner needs. They’re perfect for onboarding programs, wellness initiatives, microlearning playlists, or even quick team check-ins.
Ready to support your team’s whole-person well-being? Explore the new OpenMind wellness collection in the OpenSesame Marketplace!
