[{"id":7272,"date":"2026-10-16T05:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7272"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:41:11","slug":"funny-friday-302","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/10\/16\/funny-friday-302\/","title":{"rendered":"Funny Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/10.16.26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/10.16.26.jpg 775w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/10.16.26-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/10.16.26-768x780.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":640,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7272"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7272\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7274,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7272\/revisions\/7274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7384,"date":"2026-10-15T06:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T06:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7384"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:30:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T15:30:17","slug":"fall-fitness-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/10\/15\/fall-fitness-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall fitness reset"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing seasons often call for changing up your routine. In the fall, the days start to get shorter, students go back to school, and routines from long summer days don\u2019t work anymore. This is a great opportunity to reset your fitness routine for the fall! Let\u2019s go over some tips to help you maximize your fall schedule. Then let\u2019s explore three ways to make sure you reset for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-112757-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-112757-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-112757-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-112757-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-112757.png 1227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for scheduling workouts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plan your workouts around other daily tasks<\/strong>. Attach your workouts to other activities you do daily. For example, if you eat lunch at the same time every day, try working out just before lunch. You can schedule around meals, breaks in the day or even something as routine as checking the mail. This can help you build a doable workout habit that already fits into your daily tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do outdoor workouts earlier in the day.<\/strong> With the sun setting earlier each day, it gets harder to do outdoor evening workouts. Shift those workouts to lunchtime or turn them into morning workouts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring some workouts indoors.<\/strong> If you\u2019d rather keep your outdoor workouts at the same time, consider bringing them indoors. If you have a treadmill, for example, use it to walk indoors instead of outside in the cold or at night. Consider replacing outdoor workouts that require outdoor space or equipment with indoor workouts that target the same muscle groups. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/weatherproof-workouts-you-can-do-at-home\">Here are more weatherproof indoor workout ideas<\/a>. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try short workout snacks instead of extended workout sessions.<\/strong> Five- to 15-minute exercise snacks add up throughout the day. To your body, three separate workout sessions of 10 minutes each are the same as one 30-minute session. Learn more about how to make the best of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/bite-sized-workouts-for-big-wins\">exercise snacks here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When working out outdoors, safety first! <\/strong>If you\u2019re going to exercise outdoors after dark, wear reflective gear so that motorists can see you. If it\u2019s cold, take appropriate precautions to stay warm. Layer up! Think about wearing gloves or protective face gear when it gets very cold. Don\u2019t work out in severe weather or icy conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 tips to set yourself up for success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you have the ingredients for a fantastic fall reset, let\u2019s make it easier to follow. Try these three tips to keep you motivated and set you up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set a weekly minimum.<\/strong> Life doesn\u2019t always happen on schedule. Set a weekly minimum target for workout minutes or workout sessions. If it\u2019s too hard to stick to your schedule, adjust your workout sessions so that you hit your minimum. For example, if you know your schedule is going to change one week, set a goal for 20 minutes a day, or three workouts this week. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track streaks instead of perfection.<\/strong> Starting a new habit is challenging. It\u2019s important to start positive and celebrate even the small wins. If you fall off track, it\u2019s OK. Just get back on track and celebrate\u2014give yourself credit when you keep it up for a while.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjust your routine to make it work for you.<\/strong> If your first attempt at a new fitness routine doesn\u2019t feel quite right, don\u2019t give up! Make changes until it feels just right for you. Your fitness journey is unique to you. Make adjustments as the days grow shorter and your schedule changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As fall routines shift, it\u2019s normal for your workout schedule to need a reset too. The good news is that the best fitness routine is one that fits your life. Use these tips and tools to stay motivated and active through the changing seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fall fitness reset does not require a perfect schedule. Plan workouts around your daily routine. Adapt to shorter days and colder weather. Set flexible goals to keep moving. Small, consistent changes can help you build a routine that works throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fit workouts around daily tasks to make exercise easier to maintain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move workouts earlier or indoors as daylight and temperatures change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set flexible weekly goals, track progress and adjust your routine as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Changing seasons often call for changing up your routine. In the fall, the days start to get shorter, students go back to school, and routines from long summer days don\u2019t work anymore. This is a great opportunity to reset your fitness routine for the fall! Let\u2019s go over some tips to help you maximize your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":640,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7384","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7384"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7384\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7386,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7384\/revisions\/7386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7379,"date":"2026-10-14T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7379"},"modified":"2026-10-07T14:37:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:37:53","slug":"mid-week-journaling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/10\/14\/mid-week-journaling\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-week Journaling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this journaling activity to find some motivation in the middle of the week. There are both practical ideas to get more done but also ideas to help you explore some ways to unwind and take a break, so you can come back refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-103645.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-103645.png 662w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-07-103645-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use this journaling activity to find some motivation in the middle of the week. There are both practical ideas to get more done but also ideas to help you explore some ways to unwind and take a break, so you can come back refreshed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":640,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/640"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7379"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7379\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7381,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7379\/revisions\/7381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7382,"date":"2026-10-13T06:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7382"},"modified":"2026-10-07T14:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T14:54:08","slug":"commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign-cvc-is-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/10\/13\/commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign-cvc-is-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) is now open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaAzGYdIvaRAYTRUQmyC_PneAH7yPiaCm-mQB7h9fYUVv0AB0r8V2Rff6DXZRVSygag5ecfjG1Wvh6tJ9PiaxgcZZDUZNQ_TxNKW5fcuRCnjSi7xQQ3rnVHyicLwVRDDwRp6utlW-jGLrvilz6geebDuF18CvrLLoqsZc7yoRJnQ5fT=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/attachments\/fancy_images\/VADHRM\/2020\/08\/3592892\/dhrm-letterhead2_original.jpg\" alt=\"VADHRM\" width=\"570\" height=\"76\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">The 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) has Started<br>The Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is excited to announce the launch of the 29th Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), a safe, simple, and meaningful way to support the causes that matter most to you.Last year, 8.5% of state employees raised an amazing total of $769,700.80 for charities having an impact in Virginia. This year, our goal is $850,000 with 10% employee participation, and we look forward to sharing progress updates throughout the campaign.<br><br><strong>How to Give<\/strong><br>Now through December, you can give to any of the 695 approved charities in one of three ways:<br><br><strong>Payroll deduction<\/strong>: Set it up once and give automatically. This is the easiest and most consistent way to support charities throughout the year.<br><strong>Credit card:<\/strong> Make a one-time donation quickly and conveniently.<br><br><strong>Reporting a direct gift<\/strong>: If you have already donated to or volunteered with a charity, you can report it, so it counts toward the campaign total.To get started, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fcvc.virginia.gov%2F\/1\/010001a116b5dba4-43611dde-0c4d-4bbb-9c44-8b056797fd69-000000\/m1FsUb9u-acIrMnIhJOzzgKepsipf1X6JyDihntIs28=452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVC website<\/a>, where you can also search the full list of approved charities.The CVC also tracks volunteer hours. You can follow the instructions on the website to learn more. If you plan to use School Assistance and Volunteer Service Leave, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.dhrm.virginia.gov%2Fdocs%2Fdefault-source%2Fhrpolicy%2Fpol4_40.pdf\/1\/010001a116b5dba4-43611dde-0c4d-4bbb-9c44-8b056797fd69-000000\/m4iwAa-UoN0YTshpPEbtx1qnSi-qARuWC26oCZKteHQ=452\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DHRM Policy 4.40<\/a>.<br><br><strong>Key Dates to Remember\u00a0<\/strong>Please keep the following dates in mind regarding giving options:Payroll Deduction: Submit your pledge by December 15, 2026, at 11:59pm.Credit Card Donations: Make your gift by December 31, 2026, at 11:59pm.<br><br><strong>Support your Agency Events<\/strong><br>We extend our immense gratitude to the 240 state employees who are serving as CVC Coordinators and volunteering on teams in your agencies to help bring the CVC to life! Please reach out to your CVC Coordinators for any agency-specific fundraising opportunities. If you have any general questions regarding the CVC, please contact the CVC Team at <a href=\"mailto:cvcsupport@dhrm.virginia.go\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cvcsupport@dhrm.virginia.gov<\/a>.Participation in the CVC is entirely voluntary. Whether you choose to give, volunteer, or just help to spread the word, thank you for supporting the charities that make our Commonwealth stronger.Happy CVC Season!DHRM\u00a0CVC\u00a0Staff<br><br><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also get more information on the VCU CVC website <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.vcu.edu\/worklife-at-vcu\/commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) has StartedThe Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) is excited to announce the launch of the 29th Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), a safe, simple, and meaningful way to support the causes that matter most to you.Last year, 8.5% of state employees raised an amazing total of $769,700.80 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Many people don\u2019t have symptoms, so knowing your numbers is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard cholesterol screening is recommended for children ages 9-11, and adults should be screened again at age 19 and every 5 years after. The blood test, also called a lipid panel, measures total cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on your health and risk factors, your healthcare team might recommend more advanced cholesterol screening. New guidance recommends every adult get tested for lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), at least once in their lifetime. Testing for Apolipoprotein B or ApoB gives a clearer picture of heart disease risk for people with other health conditions. 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