The Importance of a Good Night’s Rest
Sleep. We could all use a little more of it. According to the CDC, more than 1/3 of Americans are sleep-deprived or suffer from self-imposed sleep deprivation. As a nation, we are not getting enough sleep. This, coupled with the stress of the pandemic, has further disrupted our sleep patterns. A report from the National [...]
Summer Discounts
Save money and time this summer with The Whole U Discount Program. Faculty, staff, and students have access to great money-saving offers through our Discount portal (https://depts.washington.edu/wholeu/bnmicl/pages/discounts.html). Take a look at some of our fun new discounts this summer! Cascadia Forest Therapy https://thewholeu.uw.edu/discounts/cascadia-forest-therapy/ Cascadia Forest Therapy is a regional provider of nature connection experiences. We provide public [...]
Eat Locally and Seasonally This Summer
If April showers bring May flowers, then June must bring its veggies and fruits. Summer is here in the Pacific Northwest, and while it’s important to get outside and soak in some of that Vitamin D so many of us are lacking in this region, eating our locally grown goods can be another way to [...]
Is It Almost Time to Get Back to Traveling?
After over a year of lockdowns, political uncertainty, and the general stress caused by the COVID-19 virus, all of us are in need of a good vacation. As more people get vaccinated and some semblance of normalcy returns, many of us are asking ourselves, should we take that long delayed summer vacation? Journeys of travel, [...]
Creative Ways to Opt Outside This Summer
As summer makes its way to the Pacific Northwest, the long sunny days and warm evenings can entice even the most elusive homebody out from under their dwellings. Between the social distancing measures and the dreary Seattle rain this past year, many of us are just aching to get outside. While simply witnessing Seattle in [...]
Ride into May with the Bike Everywhere Challenge!
May is Bike Everywhere Month, and with warmer weather and spring sunshine returning to Washington, many of us are looking for new ways to be outside. After an incredibly challenging year of lock downs and social distancing, choosing more active and scenic ways to get around has never sounded more enticing. Whether you are biking [...]
Bring Nature Into Your Mindfulness Practice with Forest Bathing
The rising popularity of mindfulness in today’s world is proving the need for humans to disconnect from the daily stress of life and tune inward. After an incredibly challenging year, many have discovered mindfulness as a useful tool for lowering stress, managing anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation. As the [...]
Restore Our Earth – Celebrate Earth Month
April is Earth Month, an annual event celebrated worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection and highlight the many ways we can keep our planet green. Earth Month reminds us to take care of our planet—whether it’s cleaning up litter, planting more trees, recycling and repurposing, or going on a walk in a green space [...]
How to Find New Hobbies and Foster Creativity
In the ever-lasting quest for a balanced life, making space for hobbies, passions and creativity can be a pivotal key in finding our equilibrium. Our hobbies are an important way to express our creativity and to explore who we are. They can also bring challenges, a sense of accomplishment, and an opportunity to connect with [...]