March 2026 – Employee Well-Being Programs
These VCU programs are free to attend and most are virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive links. Thursday, March 5th – 12 pm Aligning Your Money Goals and Values (Presented by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union (VACU)) This seminar helps define and align personal values to the financial choices you make […]
To Manifest What You Want, Passion Will Spark Your Intentions, Not Pressure
It’s draining to reach for what you want when you’re disconnected from passion. Here are 7 steps to investigate what drives you, so you can get clear on staying the course. What drives you? What gives you goosebumps? Makes you smile unexpectedly? What do you get lost in? Lose time in? Within the answers to […]
VCU Faculty/Staff FREE access to RecWell
VCU Faculty/Staff can access RecWell facilities for free during the week of March 8-15, 2026. Show your VCU ID at Cary St. Gym or the MCV Campus Recreation Center throughout the week for free access to RecWell facilities. Visit recwell.vcu.edu for hours of operation. Like what you see? The first 5 VCU Faculty or Staff who purchase […]
This breathing exercise takes 1 minute and can take you out of fight-or-flight mode
It’s hard to relax when times are uncertain, world events move at an unsettling speed and news headlines are grim. All that stress takes a toll on the body, especially the heart. Mental health experts say it’s important to break the cycle and find ways to relax throughout the day. One simple and effective practice […]
Wellness expert explains simple self-care acts anyone can do without spending a dime
Self-care is about a lot more than saying “treat yo self.” Let’s talk about it: Self-care. It’s something that has been co-opted by wellness influencers and gurus that somehow (and all-too-often) involves spending money on something luxurious. Self-care is often associated with things like pedicures, vacations, and hour-long spa massages, but according to Dr. Raquel […]
Five Foods That Support Mental Health
Mental health is shaped by many factors, including sleep, movement, stress, and social connection. Research shows that what you eat can also play a meaningful role in how you feel, since the brain relies on a steady supply of nutrients to support mood, focus, and stress response. When certain nutrients are in short supply, it […]