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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Table of Contents Schedule Sessions Poster Presentations Schedule Sessions Keynote Address: Alexes Harris Session 1: Happiness at Work and in Life Session 2: Stress First Aid Session 3: Supporting Mental Health at Work Session 4: Thriving Together: Empowering Well-being for Team Success Session 5: Physical Well-Being at Work Keynote Address: Alexes Harris Slide Deck: Keynote_Alexes [...]

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The Whole U’s inaugural Wellness Symposium, presented in celebration of our 10th anniversary, will empower UW faculty and staff to lead their departments in fostering well-being and discovering personal strategies for thriving in the workplace. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect or reconnect with colleagues from across campuses and UW Medicine and gain insights [...]

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Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit organization – plus, research demonstrates that it’s good for you. Whether you are able to volunteer on a regular basis, or just have the occasional hour or two to spare, you can support a cause you are passionate about. Why volunteer? Volunteering is good for you. In study [...]

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SmartHealth is your voluntary wellness program that supports whole person well-being. Whether you aim to maintain your current health, manage stress, boost fitness, or explore ways to enhance your overall well-being, SmartHealth is here to help. SmartHealth allows you to set goals and work on daily habits, participate in new challenges, interact with others through [...]

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For the shortest month of the year, February keeps plenty busy. We celebrate Black history and Lunar New Year, we commemorate presidents, we contemplate heart health, we consider a groundhog’s shadow, we continue our eight-week Dare to Restore program — and we contemplate love in all its lovely forms. It’s a lot to cram into [...]

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It’s that time of year again — for making resolutions to get into shape and make better choices. Noble goals, but ones that can lead to disappointment. I know this feeling all too well. At the young age of 13, I resolved to get into shape during the new year. New year, new me, right? [...]

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