July’s well-being programs
July 2022 – Employee Well-Being Programs Most programs continue to be virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive webinar links __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, July 7th – 12 pm Dance and Cardio Kickboxing Workout (Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being) Get ready to PUSH your limits with this dance and cardio kickboxing […]
8 Rules to Do Everything Better
The most important principles to grow your body and mind. By Brad Stulberg “Principles are fundamental truths that serve as the foundations for behavior that gets you what you want out of life,” writes investor Ray Dalio in his bestselling book, Principles. Dalio focuses on skills like decision-making, investing, and managing organizations. While reading through […]
How Inner Resilience Helps You Choose Your Response
When life throws you a curveball, are you able to lean into it—or does it end up hitting you straight in the face? Rather than feeling discouraged by a challenge or disruption, accepting the unexpected, even the unwelcome, can help you remain steady through difficult situations. All of us face pressures and worries in our […]
Here’s Why Warmups and Cooldowns Need to be Part of Your Workout Routine
Warming up and cooling down are two important components of every fitness routine, but how can you use them to improve the quality of your workout? Benefits of a Warmup Although there’s no strict definition for what constitutes a “warmup,” the basic idea is doing an activity or exercise at a slower pace to help […]
Create Your Own Happy: Stargazing
Stargazing is easily enjoyed any time you look up at the night sky. You can get started with just a few observations and no equipment needed. Here are some tips from the National Parks Service’s Night Skies Program. A whole new world comes alive at night and is waiting to be explored. When you head […]
Want to Feel Less Tired? Eat These 5 Things
While it may be tempting to relocate your Keurig to your desk—or abandon your desk for a nap—add these foods to your rotation instead. By Nicole Saporita Is your 3 p.m. slump starting to feel more like a 9 a.m. to 6 p.m slump? Been there. If you’ve ruled out the obvious culprits like stress, […]