In the last 150 years the human experience has become faster-paced, more stimulated, and much more scheduled. If we zoom back and digest this in the context of how long human beings have been around (about 60,000 years), it is clear that our human instrument is grappling to adapt to a very different lifestyle. While [...]

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Simplify. I don’t know how many times my husband has used this word over the years. Any time I complain or struggle with something, his answer is the same. There’s too much to do! Simplify. I’m running late! Simplify. I can’t find my keys! Simplify. How could simplify be the answer to so many of [...]

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Faculty Friday will return next week to conclude January’s Dare to Move segment of our 90-day Dare to Do New Year’s challenge. Join us in continuing to celebrate the benefits of being active on February 10 at a day-long Yoga Retreat led by Danny Arguetty, manager of the UW Mindfulness Program. Below, Arguetty shares his own story [...]

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When Dr. Cassie Pasquariello watches from the sidelines of a big game, she does so with the knowledge that whatever the outcome, winning big as a student athlete will take many forms. As UW Athletics’ director of Counseling and Sport Psychology, Pasquariello is as much concerned with athletes’ long term success as a person as [...]

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This January, start moving to the beat of the New Year with a slate of Whole U events that set the tone for being active and reaching your resolutions. As we kick off our 90-day Dare to Do New Year’s wellness challenge with a focus on moving more, explore movement’s many forms with several energizing [...]

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Looking ahead to 2018, you might be wondering what it takes to successfully set and achieve goals. For answers, we tapped the faculty and staff we interviewed in 2017 for words of insight, encouragement, and inspiration. These time-tested tips are sure to get you psyched for the 90-day Dare to Do New Year’s challenge and [...]

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With a new year approaching, we’re increasingly thinking about parts of our daily lives we could improve—whether that’s our approach to physical and mental health or prioritizing our finances and getting better organized. Last year, Google measured the top five most popular New Year’s resolution search terms: Get Healthy—62,776,640 searches Get Organized—33,230,420 searches Live Life [...]

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As a dietitian, people are often curious about my personal eating habits—worrying that they cannot eat treats or high fat foods around me or consider me to be “The Food Police.” However, dietitians aim to promote awareness, balance, and moderation in all things related to nutrition. The same philosophy applies during the holiday season. This [...]

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Whether you’re eager to get a good workout in before holiday feasting commences or looking for a relaxing escape amid a flurry of end-of-year activity, we’ve got you covered with a host of welcoming, community-centric events this December around the UW. This month, catch a play or performance, learn to improve your comfort and productivity [...]

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Thanksgiving is a few days away and we are well on the way to a holiday season full of visitors, gatherings, events, treats, and end of year reports. We ask two UW meditation and mindfulness partners for some best practices for getting through—and thriving—during what can be a hectic, stressful time of year. Meditation Anil [...]

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During the past few years, there have been an average of 3.1 recordable workplace injuries or illnesses per 100 UW employees. That means UW employees experience over 1,000 serious work-related injuries or illnesses every year. The Environmental Health & Safety Department (EH&S) has developed the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), a new resource to help reduce [...]

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This month, get back into the swing of fall with an assortment of Whole U and UW community events that are sure to help you relax, enjoy time with your loved ones, and advance your wellness goals. Whether you’re looking to explore a new art form, have a night out with your fellow Huskies, or [...]

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