This week, as part of the ongoing 8-week Dare to Do challenge, we hone in on time management, organization, and financial wellness. Not surprisingly, all three of these concepts are closely related and impact one another.  When we focus on being intentional with our time, we are able to better position our lives. Whether that [...]

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In “Furor Scribendi,” one of Octavia Butler’s essays on writing, she instructs writers to first forget inspiration, because it is fickle, fleeting, and unsustainable. Habit, she writes, is what drives and sustains one’s work, regardless of inspiration. Butler’s advice is useful for more than just writing. Her focus on building habits to realize our goals, [...]

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This January, start moving to the beat of the New Year with a slate of Whole U events that will set you up to make positive, holistic improvements for body, mind, and soul! Our 8-week Dare to Do New Year’s wellness challenge will kick-off the week of January 7 with an inspiring seminar on effective goal-setting with [...]

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The colder and darker it gets, it can sometimes feel easier to stay inside to enjoy the comfort of your home during winter months. But here at The Whole U, we want to make it easier for you to take that step outside to make that excursion or see that show. That’s why we encourage [...]

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Progress through Winter quarter with improved mental and physical well-being by signing up for any of these Winter yoga and meditation series with The Whole U and UW Recreation. Each series offers a unique path to wellness. To learn more about each and register click the title! Vinyasa Yoga at the HUB Starting January 8 [...]

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With temperatures starting to drop and the quarter nearing its end, December marks yet another busy month full of events to attend, work to finish up, and holidays to prep for. This month, The Whole U is pleased to bring the UW community a range of activities to boost your wellness, engage your mind, and [...]

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As fall quarter kicked into high gear this November, so did The Whole U! Two month-long challenges got faculty and staff on the move. UW Transportation dared bikers to Ride in the Rain for an active commute, while the community on the Whole U Being Active page undertook a Holiday Strength Challenge. Energy boosted from short bursts [...]

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With trees beginning to shed their leaves and the quarter running in full gear, November promises to be a busy month for all, whether due to school, work, or the holidays. This month, The Whole U is again thrilled to bring the UW community a range of activities to boost your wellness, enliven your mind, [...]

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One of the hallmarks of the practice of yoga is its ability to combine conscious body movements, intentional breath, and awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions. The various techniques utilized in each one of these segments of the practice hone and tone our mindfulness muscle. When this mindfulness muscle is more robust, we may experience [...]

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With the school year underway and the beginning of fall last week, October is set to be a month for you to get started—or keep building—on how to take good care of yourself in and out of the workplace. This month, The Whole U is again thrilled to bring the UW community a range of [...]

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Summer is at an end and, with it, The Whole U’s Raise the Bar challenge officially comes to a close. But that doesn’t mean momentum from two months focused on fostering healthier habits at work won’t carry forward into Fall Quarter! Over the course of July and August, more than 150 teams and still hundreds [...]

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With summer winding down and another school year about to begin, September promises to be a time to look ahead and prep for the coming year, but also a chance to build upon summer accomplishments. This month, The Whole U is thrilled to bring the UW community a range of activities to boost your wellness, [...]

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