Funny Friday and VCU basketball tickets
Offer from Ed McLaughlin, VCU Athletics We have received a special offer from Ed McLaughlin, VCU Athletics. Please share with the colleagues in your units. All, As a small token of our appreciation, we want to give you free tickets to six of our upcoming games. Please use this ticket link to enjoy the games […]
The 3 Kinds of Connections You Need to Flourish
Three ways to intentionally engage with your most important connections. Flourishing is about thriving across life’s varied dimensions, such as personal growth, meaningful relationships and a sense of purpose. At the heart of it all lie the connections we cultivate. The authors of a 2023 study published in Frontiers in Psychology examined this in depth. […]
Try it this week: Stretching Before Getting Out of Bed
We know that getting good rest is very important, but how we start our day is equally as important. Before getting out of bed, doing a good 3 to 5 minute stretch routine will help us feel more prepared for the demands for the day. It can be quick and effective to jumpstart our wellness […]
A Moment of Stillness to Start Your Week
The days are getting shorter, the air feels a little crisper, and fall routines are starting to settle in. Between work, school, and the shift toward cooler weather, it’s easy to feel like the season is moving faster than we can catch our breath. The gentle rhythm of yogic breathing helps oxygenate the body, improve […]
Kind Reminders to Yourself for Making it Through the Workweek
This weekend, check in with yourself if it’s been a long workweek. Remind yourself of all the good you’ve done, let yourself take a moment, and acknowledge the progress you’ve made. Every week you keep showing up, doing your best, and making a difference in your own way.
Canceling Plans Again? Here’s Why That Might Be Hurting Your Mood
When life feels heavy, your first instinct might be to retreat—to stay home, skip dinner plans, and cancel that weekend outing. But science says doing the opposite might just protect your mental health in a powerful way. A new study1 published in The British Journal of Psychiatry found that regularly engaging in cultural activities—think concerts, museum visits, live theater, or even […]
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis: A NEAT Approach to Weight Loss
We all know a well-structured and consistent exercise program combined with a healthful diet can help all of us shed unwanted pounds and achieve our ideal body type. But do we need to push ourselves in the gym each day leaving buckets of sweat on the floor? Do we really have to eat foods that […]
Motivational Monday
Offer from Ed McLaughlin, VCU Athletics We have received a special offer from Ed McLaughlin, VCU Athletics. Please share with the colleagues in your units. All, As a small token of our appreciation, we want to give you free tickets to six of our upcoming games. Please use this ticket link to enjoy the games […]