This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments.  Key takeaways Consider allocating no more than 50% of take-home pay to essential expenses. Try to save 15% of pretax income (including employer contributions) for retirement. Save for the unexpected by keeping 5% of take-home pay in short-term savings for unplanned expenses. Budget. [...]

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February is American Heart Month, dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and urging us all to take steps to prevent heart disease. There is no question that the heart is an essential organ. It beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime and pushes millions of gallons of blood to every part of [...]

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Finances can be stressful even without a pandemic. Striving to be financially fit takes practice, consistency, and hard work. But at the end of the day, efforts to increase your financial education and freedom have a positive impact on your overall wellbeing, from reduced stress and anxiety to a heightened sense of security. When it [...]

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Start this New Year off by connecting with activities and resources to support your well-being. Whether you’re looking to reset your routine, check in with your goals or tackle long term planning, we have the events to support you. Our 8-week Dare to Be New Year’s wellness program will kick-off January 9. Each week, you will [...]

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Facing a severe blood shortage, Bloodworks Northwest is issuing a “Code Red” emergency in Western Washington and Oregon. Consider donating life-saving blood with Bloodworks NW at one of their pop-up locations at the UW Tower or Paccar Hall.  Blood donations, including platelets and plasma, save lives and improve the health of millions of people worldwide. However, [...]

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Join the Whole U this January for DARE TO BE 2023. Many of us begin the new year with ambitious resolutions and expect our lives to change overnight. This program will help you develop small changes that last. Starting January 9, spend 8 weeks working towards wellness areas of your choice. Each week you will [...]

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For those living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), the COVID-19 pandemic was not the first pandemic of their lives. The toll of the HIV/AIDS pandemic is staggering: since the discovery of the AIDS virus 41 years ago, the HIV/AIDS pandemic has claimed more than 35 million lives – more than 700,000 in [...]

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This December, we invite you to connect to the people and things that make you feel full. Join The Whole U and our partners for a variety of virtual events and activities designed to build community, celebrate the end of year, and build stronger habits to support your well-being. Inclusive Strategies for Welcoming Neurodiverse Team [...]

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This article is written and provided by our partners at Fidelity Investments.  It’s so easy to spend money—sometimes you don’t even realize the ways it leaves your wallet. But knowing these 9 ways companies try to get your cash can better equip you to keep it. Key takeaways The convenience of shopping from your phone can [...]

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As the weather gets colder and we retreat inward, we invite you to warm up and get inspired with the arts here at the University of Washington. From the growing collection of public arts across our campuses, to programming and events, ArtsUW serves as a hub to unite our neighbors and our students and faculty [...]

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This November, UW LiveWell is hosting the 4th Annual Gratitude Postcard Challenge to help you practice gratitude. What is gratitude? Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, the expression of appreciation for what one has. Gratitude is an important emotional and mental health practice. Gratitude is a skill that takes practice to cultivate Take a [...]

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As days become shorter and temperatures cool down, you may find yourself re-shaping your routines and needing some support. Whether you’re looking for more mental health resources, interested in connecting with local non-profits, or planning for retirement, we’ve got you covered. Throughout November, we’re offering a range of events from our most popular UW Seattle [...]

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