The wellness advice I give clients that they never expect: the 6 small daily habits that actually move the needle
When clients first sit down in my office, they usually arrive armed with notebooks, ready for deep psychological excavations and complex emotional frameworks. What they don’t expect is for me to prescribe habits so simple they initially feel almost patronizing. “Wait, that’s it?” is something I hear at least three times a week. After years […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Try this 30-second reset
Stress Reset — Stress awareness + quick mindfulness practices Some days it feels like everything is moving faster than we can keep up. Deadlines stack up. Messages keep arriving. The mind starts racing before the day has even properly begun. When stress builds like this, we often look for a quick fix. But mindfulness works […]
Take advantage of your discounted access to WW
Make It Your Best Year Yet for less*. With WW: Stop wishing, start doing! Get started today with your special pricing* – for all benefits eligible state employees, spouses and dependents 18 and older. Join at ww.com/commonhealth. *Pricing reflects the cost of an eligible WW membership plan through your organization. If your membership includes a monthly payment, it is […]
May Well-being Programs
May is a perfect time to reset, recharge, and refocus on you. As we head into the warmer months, we’re excited to share a fresh lineup of well-being programs designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial wellness. All sessions are free and most are virtual, making it easy to join wherever you are. Simply register in Talent@VCU to […]
One mindful minute can change your day
Stress Reset — One-minute mindfulness for everyday calm When life feels overwhelming, we often believe we need something big to reset.A vacation. A break from everything. But sometimes calm begins with something much smaller: one mindful minute. Try this quick practice today: Look around and notice three things you can see. Two things you can […]
What is cortisol? How to manage the stress hormone.
It’s 3:00 AM and you are wide awake. Your mind races from one stressful topic to the next. Your heart is racing too, and your muscles are tight. Just when you think you’re about to finally drift off to sleep, your phone buzzes with another notification. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Stress can keep you up at night. In fact, stress can make you […]
Movement That Restores
When your day feels nonstop, even the idea of working out can feel like too much. Not because you don’t want to move, but because what you really need is something that helps you slow down instead of push harder. Tai Chi offers a different approach. This ancient practice combines gentle movement with focused breathing […]