Staying Healthy
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 [...]
Yoga for Resilience
Yoga is a powerful tool for developing and strengthening resilience. We all face trauma, adversity, and other life stresses. On top of living through a global pandemic, an ever-changing global climate, rocky political landscapes, and more, it can sometimes feel like these days are heavier than others. The weight we are all carrying is bearing [...]
A bad day every day: Strategies for addressing burnout
It’s no secret that individual drive, effort and innovation are highly valued traits in the workplace, traits that result in recognition and reward in the form of promotions, pay and bonuses. But nonstop drive, effort and innovation can come at a price. The constant focus on success can make it difficult to allow yourself to [...]
Suicide Prevention: Know the Warning Signs to Save Lives
September is national suicide prevention month. Suicide prevention is important every day of the year, but for the many organizations doing crucial and often unsung work all year long, September provides unique opportunities to raise awareness of risk factors, provide help for those who are struggling, and give support to those affected by the suicide [...]
The Truth About Fats
If you’re afraid of fats, you’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that 56% of Americans actively try to avoid fat in their diet. And while that figure may seem striking — it encompasses over half of the country, after all — the percentage has actually plummeted since 2004. Back then, 64% of Americans said [...]
Trauma Care & Resources for UW Staff
As we continue to navigate the overwhelming effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on our lives, many of us are facing additional stressors and deepened challenges to our mental health. Events like the pandemic can result in what’s called collective trauma, and it’s normal to experience changes to how we process information, communicate, and care for [...]
Exploring Your TMJ: Clenching & Grinding Jaw Got You Down?
Anyone who has experienced jaw, mouth, tooth, or facial pain knows just how much it can decrease your quality of life. So how do you know when this pain is something to be concerned about? And what should you do if you are experiencing an increase or newfound pain? To learn more about orofacial pain [...]
Mental Health Awareness Month: Youth Anxiety Skyrockets in “Generation Covid”
The long-term effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of kids and teens – the pandemic generation, or Generation Covid (already truncated to “Gen C”) – is not yet known or fully understood. One secondary effect of the pandemic is already clear, however: after more than two years of remote learning, quarantining and [...]
Celebrate Our Collective Strength at UW Fitness Day
Save the date! The Whole U is excited to announce that our annual UW Fitness Day will be returning as an in-person event on May 23. Fitness Day is a one-of-a-kind, campus-wide workout to celebrate movement. This will be the Whole U’s first live event in over two years, and we are thrilled to offer [...]
UWMC’s 21 Day Restore U Challenge
UW Medicine employees are invited to participate in the 21 Day Restore U Challenge, an annual well-being event first introduced by nurses at UW Medical Center-Montlake. Intended to create space for fostering meaningful connections with others while developing evidence-based well-being habits, the challenge addresses employee burnout and pandemic-inspired compassion fatigue. “We have ample situations in [...]
Guide to UW Gardening Resources
March is the perfect time to start thinking about your summer gardening plans. Not sure where to get started? Connect with the gardening community at UW! The University of Washington is home to a wide variety of resources and centers focused on sustainable gardening and farming. We’re highlighting resources from the UW Farm and the [...]