Whether you have two minutes at your desk or time for a full yoga class, the benefits are waiting for you. Yoga invites us to slow down and breathe. That’s the core of it and luckily, regardless of age or physical ability, we can all do that. Just take a moment to slow down — way down. And [...]

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We are in week three of The Stress Less Holiday Challenge! This week’s challenge is to find a way to give back. Last year my husband and I tried it. Instead of our typical couples date night, we cooked a meal for families in need. As we served the meal it was overwhelming to learn [...]

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As the days get shorter and your after-work and weekend schedule fills with holiday to-do and festivities, it is easy to postpone your exercise for another day. If you knew how powerful 10 minutes of exercise could be on your stress levels, would you choose to make time? We are in week two of The [...]

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Can you believe it’s already November and the holidays are just around the corner? Have you figured out your plans, visitors, meals, events, and gifts? Do you feel stressed just thinking about it, even though the holidays are supposed to be fun and memorable? One way to get through various stressful situations throughout the holiday [...]

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Forget all the curveballs life throws at you this holiday season; de-stress by dancing! Start your morning off with Zumba®! The Whole U is hosting a free Zumba workout in the HUB South Ballroom on Tuesday, November 18, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Dancing not only releases endorphins to boost happiness, but also increases your [...]

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I love the holidays, but I also dread them a little bit. I want to enjoy the traditions and festivities, but it seems like I’m always behind somewhere. Between gifts, hosting guests, budgets, and all that food, it can be hard to stay on track and focused on what really matters. That’s why The Whole [...]

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For some reason, with anything I commit to in my life, there has to be a challenge, a prize, or a goal. My goal for my new hobby is to keep everything alive. I am one of those people who is high strung and thrives on stress. I have learned that it is okay to [...]

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May is national Mental Health Awareness Month, with its clarion call to prioritize our psychological well-being as much as we do our physical well-being. That’s sometimes easier said than done. While there is certainly cause to celebrate the rising awareness and acceptance and declining stigma of mental health disorders, these trends have also revealed a [...]

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The Whole U and HomeStreet Bank are hosting the UW Home Fair on Thursday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Husky Union Building Lyceum. RSVP to join us! This event brings together a range of local vendors, contractors and service providers who specialize in areas such as home renovation, landscaping, energy [...]

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Join The Whole U for two days of inspiring, expert-led sessions to support your mental, emotional and physical well-being—at work and beyond. Open to all UW faculty and staff, the 2025 UW Wellness Symposium sessions will feature trusted voices across our campuses, practical tools and thoughtful conversations to help you thrive. Attend the 2025 UW [...]

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As flowers bloom and the days grow brighter it is the perfect time to nurture our own growth and well-being. This month, we’re celebrating Nurses Week and honoring the incredible nurses in our community. Your compassion, resilience and unwavering dedication make a lasting impact—thank you for all that you do. We’re also excited to welcome [...]

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When it comes to discussing sensitive topics with aging parents or relatives, many of us feel unprepared, anxious, and uncertain about how to proceed. Words like “frustration,” “fear,” “guilt,” and the tension between “autonomy and safety” often come to mind. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone—and there is a path forward.  In our [...]

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