Cooking Swaps
We’ve all been there: The oven is heating, you’re ready to get cooking, and—womp—you realize you’re missing an ingredient. Before you throw in the (kitchen) towel or try to squeeze in yet another trip to the store, consider getting creative. While not all ingredients can be replaced, these swaps could save your next meal while […]
Simple and Practical Advice on Meditation
Breathe naturally. … Get comfortable with discomfort. … Take mindfulness with you. … Take a moment and check in with yourself. … Remind yourself of the benefits of meditation. Record any excuses. … Buddy up. … Don’t judge. Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Department of Recreation and Well-being for a virtual meditation session tomorrow! […]
Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Runs August 6 – 8, 2021
Purchase Qualifying Items without Paying Sales Tax in Virginia Stock up on qualifying school supplies, clothing, hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies, and certain ENERGY STAR™ and WaterSense™ products without paying state sales tax starting Friday, Aug. 6 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, August 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Enjoy the savings whether you shop online, […]
10 Ways to Build Resilience into Your Day
1) Pay attention to how you experience challenges. We often add to unpleasant moments in ways that make them even more difficult. Note how your body feels, your emotions, and where your thoughts go. Are you projecting difficulty years into the future? Are you caught up in regret or resentment? Also, begin to separate your […]
How to be social again: 5 post-pandemic socialization tips
Does the phrase “getting back into the social scene” strike excitement or fear in you? Or both? Just like when the pandemic started, we are once again in uncharted waters. All emotions are fair play here. While the act of going out to dinner with friends may have seemed simple a year and a half […]