Saving and Budgeting Basics
Surprises Are Nice—But Not When It Comes to Your Money If you’re scrambling to pay the bills each month, you may want to consider implementing a budget. A budget helps you stay on top of your finances and avoid the stress of unexpected expenses. Here are three methods from our partners at TIAA to manage [...]
April New Caregiver Panels for UW Faculty and Staff
Are you balancing your career and caregiving responsibilities? Join UW WorkLife for a panel discussion this April to support and empower you in navigating the challenges of caregiving. Hear from campus leaders who bring both personal and professional insights to the conversation. You can attend a session specific to UW faculty or UW staff. Panelists: [...]
Discover the Service Employees Opportunity Endowed Scholarship
The Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship awards annual scholarships to service employees or their family members attending UW to assist with reaching educational or work goals. As UW employees, we connect with our campus in many ways. Established in 2009, the Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship recognizes the contributions of service employees to the well-being of our [...]
Beginning a Mindful Eating Practice
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of the present moment. Mindfulness is a very useful tool for lowering stress, anxiety, improving mood, and creating a sense of calmness through meditation and other techniques. One area of our lives where mindfulness can be extremely useful for our health is when we are eating. Think about [...]
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Foods of the World
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme, “Food Connects Us,” highlights the incredible role food plays in bringing people together, preserving cultural traditions and supporting overall well-being. Food is more than just sustenance—it’s a reflection of history, identity and shared experiences. Every cuisine tells a story, offering a glimpse into the heritage and [...]
Dare to Do 2025: Transform Your Life with Small Habits!
Start the new year by embracing meaningful, lasting change! Habits are the cornerstone of health and wellness, and there’s no better time to build yours. Join The Whole U’s Dare to Do program starting Monday, January 13! Why focus on habits? Because small, consistent actions have the power to create big, sustainable results. Habits act [...]
Stress Less This Season with Quick & Easy Recipes
This holiday season, many of us are taking on multiple roles in the kitchen—sous chef, baking extraordinaire, turkey master and mac and cheese expert—all in the name of creating festive, delicious meals for our loved ones. Food is a wonderful comfort and tradition during this time of year, but it can also become a source [...]
What Does a Healthy Breakfast Look Like?
Trying to make healthier food choices can sometimes feel overwhelming and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be. Eating well is possible. The more effortless we make it, the better chances are that we actually stick to it. We asked Charlotte Furman, a registered dietitian and Technology and Wellness Manager in the Department of Food [...]
Practice mindfulness based stress reduction
The human body is a fascinating interconnection of each cell, organ and function. Researchers and medical professionals continue to learn more about how our bodies are interconnected each day. One especially incredible relationship is the ability of our minds to impact our physical health through the method of mindfulness. Mindfulness takes many forms and is [...]
The Whole U Brings Wellness and Connection to UW Medicine This Summer
The Whole U brings wellness and connection to UW Medicine this summer As the University of Washington’s well-being engagement program, The Whole U supports wellness and connection for all UW faculty and staff across our many academic campuses, medical centers and worksites. Institutions increasingly recognize the value of workplace wellness, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]
Flu Shot & COVID-19 Booster Clinics 2024
The Whole U is partnering with the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association to offer flu shot and COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics across our campuses this fall. Everyone attending a clinic must register for an appointment with SVNA. COVID-19 Boosters The COVID-19 booster vaccine supplied at all UW clinics is the Moderna vaccine (2024-2025 Formula) corresponding to [...]
Seven tips to keep your credit under control
Key takeaways: Always note the amount due and the payment date so you pay on time, every time. Read the contract with your card issuer so you understand the terms and possible fees you may face. Check your credit reports regularly to monitor your credit score, and check for any errors. To make the most [...]