Mindfulness Webinar Series: Conscious Choices
Wednesday, June 17 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Teams WebinarConscious Choices: Use mindful eating to transform your relationship with food.Jessy George, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center, is a nutrition and wellness coach trained in mindfulness and habit‑based coaching, supporting busy professionals in building sustainable habits, reducing stress, and improving well‑being through practical, real‑life strategies. Register https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/27d83d1c-f651-4d56-a51f-5e622835d5e1@620ae5a9-4ec1-4fa0-8641-5d9f386c7309
How Social Ties Protect Your Mind
Your brain is wired for connection. Not metaphorically—literally. Every conversation, every dinner with friends, every spontaneous catch-up is doing something real for your mind.Chronic loneliness carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Strong social ties, on the other hand, reduce inflammation, sharpen memory, and lower the risk of cognitive decline. Your favorite coffee […]
How to look for the good when life feels heavy
Life can feel heavy at times, but there are still good things all around us: moments of kindness, beauty, joy and connection. When we notice and appreciate them, we feel more resilient and hopeful. Welcome to Joyful June. Let’s look for the good around us – one small moment, one kind action and one grateful pause at a […]
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
Soaring temperatures linked to climate change call for old and new stay-cool strategies. You’re huffing and puffing and starting to sweat – and that’s just from walking across the parking lot in blistering heat and humidity. This summer has left us all struggling to stay cool. “The last 13 months have been the hottest on […]
Build Resilience To Avoid Burnout
When it comes to navigating through life’s adventures, there is no guidebook, clear path, or set destination. As a person voyages through the unknown, he or she will inevitably encounter obstacles that may slow forward progress to a standstill. Having to continually address problems, meet demands, and overcome challenges can be draining—both physically and emotionally. […]