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Registration deadline: July 29, 2025

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Registration deadline: July 29, 2025

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What is Start SMART?

Strategies for Mindful Academic Readiness Training

This innovative three-Day online workshop will introduce participants to learning strategies based on mindfulness, wellness, and the power of positive thinking. Set yourself up for success and wellness as you start your chosen career program at CNA.

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All times shown are in NDT

July 31, 2025: 
6:30pm - 6:40pm A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
6:40pm - 7:10pm What the Tech? 
7:10pm - 7:20pm Movement Break 
7:20pm - 8:00pm CNA Expert Panel  
8:00pm - 8:15pm Writing Prompt (Packing Your Suitcase) 
8:15pm - 8:30pm Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 7, 2025: 
6:30pm - 6:40pm A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
6:40pm - 7:10pm Grateful Ed: Positive Psychology, Gratitude, and Mindfulness 
7:10pm - 7:20pm Movement Break 
7:20pm - 8:00pm Student Panel: What a Student Life 
8:00pm - 8:15pm Writing Prompt: Wherever You Are 
8:15pm - 8:30pm Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 14, 2025: 
6:30pm - 6:40pm A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
6:40pm - 7:25pm Starting Strong with Good Habits 
7:25pm - 7:35pm Movement Break 
7:35pm - 8:15pm Student Panel: How to Thrive 
8:15pm - 8:25pm Mindful Time Management 
8:25pm - 8:30pm Mindfulness and Meditation 

August 19, 2025: 
1:00pm - 1:10pm A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
1:10pm - 1:40pm What the Tech? 
1:40pm - 1:50pm Movement Break  
1:50pm - 2:30pm CNA Expert Panel  
2:30pm - 3:00pm Writing Prompt (Packing Your Suitcase) 
3:00pm - 3:15pm Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 20, 2025: 
1:00pm - 1:10pm A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
1:10pm - 1:40pm Grateful Ed: Positive Psychology, Gratitude, and Mindfulness 
1:40pm - 1:50pm Movement Break 
1:50pm - 2:30pm Student Panel: What a Student Life  
2:30pm - 2:45pm Writing Prompt: Wherever You Are 
2:45pm - 3:00pm Mindfulness and Meditation 
 
August 21, 2025: 
1:00pm - 1:10pm A Positive Way to Start the Day! 
1:10pm - 2:05pm Starting Strong with Good Habits 
2:05pm - 2:15pm Movement Break 
2:15pm - 2:55pm Student Panel: How to Thrive 
2:55pm - 3:10pm Writing Prompt: 20 Years from Now 
3:10pm - 3:20pm Mindful Time Management 
3:20pm - 3:30pm Mindfulness and Meditation 

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