Simple Habits for a Healthier Gut
Your digestive system plays a key role in how you feel, influencing everything from immunity to your mood. Keeping it healthy is simpler than it sounds—focus on fiber-rich foods and add fermented options like yogurt, sauerkraut, or kimchi. These small daily habits can help support a thriving gut microbiome. Many factors contribute to your overall […]
One Minute Can Change Today
A tiny pause is enough to stay connected to your practice. Low motivation doesn’t need a bigger plan. It needs a smaller door. Try this right now. One Minute Is Enough: That’s it. One minute. Not five, not twenty. Just sixty seconds. You might think, “But that’s too small to matter.” Here’s why it matters: you’re not […]
February’s Well-being Programs
February is the perfect time to pause, recharge, and do something good for you – and we’ve got a wonderful lineup of Employee Well-being programs to help you do just that. These VCU programs are free to attend and most are virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive links. __________________________________________________________ Monday, February 9th […]
Find the Rest That Helps You Reset
As daylight shifts and the days feel shorter, it’s easy to notice how much our energy fluctuates. Taking time to rest—beyond just sleep—can help improve focus, lift your mood, and prevent burnout. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine physician and rest expert, identifies seven types of rest that can help you recharge physically and mentally […]
Restless Kids are No Match for These Fun (and Foolproof) Activities
But what’s a parent to do when they’ve got a couple of little ones bouncing off the walls? Instead of trying to get Chris and Sally to sit down to a puzzle, board game, or art project, use Monday as an opportunity to get everyone moving. We’ve picked some awesome activities to help the kids expend all […]
New ideas for happier thinking and kinder self-talk
What’s the voice in your head like when things feel difficult? Many of us are juggling a lot – hectic lives, big emotions and busy minds. So today we’re sharing two new podcasts with practical ideas to support your wellbeing, especially in how you talk to yourself. Happier Thinking Mo Gawdat explains how you can beat […]