[{"id":7413,"date":"2026-11-11T04:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T04:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7413"},"modified":"2026-10-21T16:55:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:55:13","slug":"go-outside-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/11\/11\/go-outside-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a wonderful time of year to go outside and connect with nature, yourself, and even other people! Being outside is beneficial to your body, mind, and soul in so many ways. These are just a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Physical Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Builds Vitamin D:<\/strong> Sunlight helps your body make Vitamin D, which keeps your bones, blood cells, and immune system healthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourages movement:<\/strong> Walking outside is free, easy, and requires no special gym equipment. Walking or running on uneven trails, hills, or grass forces your feet, ankles, and core to constantly adjust. This activates more varied muscle groups and improves your overall balance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improves sleep:<\/strong> Natural daylight helps set your internal body clock, making it easier to fall asleep at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mental Health and Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lowers stress:<\/strong> Natural settings decrease levels of cortisol, the body&#8217;s main stress hormone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lifts mood:<\/strong> Sunlight and new environments trigger &#8220;feel-good&#8221; chemicals like serotonin and dopamine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sharpens attention:<\/strong> Quiet outdoor spaces reduce mental fatigue and restore your ability to focus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increases social ties:<\/strong> Stepping outside boosts your chances of casual, friendly chats with neighbors or strangers, which improves overall well-being. You can even plan to meet up with friends or colleagues for a walking break at work or join a club who runs\/walks\/hikes together outside of work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try this scavenger hunt and get more time outside today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/ch-779x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/ch-779x1024.png 779w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/ch-228x300.png 228w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/ch-768x1010.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/ch.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a wonderful time of year to go outside and connect with nature, yourself, and even other people! Being outside is beneficial to your body, mind, and soul in so many ways. These are just a few: Physical Health Mental Health and Focus Connection Try this scavenger hunt and get more time outside today!<\/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-7413","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7413","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=7413"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7415,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7413\/revisions\/7415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7431,"date":"2026-11-10T06:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T06:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7431"},"modified":"2026-11-04T20:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T20:31:34","slug":"staying-healthy-when-its-cold-flu-and-virus-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/11\/10\/staying-healthy-when-its-cold-flu-and-virus-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying healthy when it&#8217;s cold, flu and virus season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.10.26-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.10.26-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.10.26-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.10.26-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.10.26.jpg 1262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one wants to be under the weather. But for people with chronic conditions, it\u2019s even more important to take steps to stop the spread of germs. If you have a chronic condition, you may be at greater risk of complications from viruses including the common cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, there are simple steps you can take to prevent the spread of germs and avoid getting sick. Here are a few strategies you can use to stay well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get vaccinated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to protect yourself against the flu (influenza) is by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/important-vaccines-for-people-with-chronic-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting an annual seasonal flu vaccine<\/a>. Getting the flu can lead to hospitalization and even death; the vaccine cuts your risk of getting the flu and makes you less likely to need to go to the hospital if you did get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep your distance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid close contact with people who are sick to help keep germs away. When you\u2019re feeling under the weather, return the favor. Stay home to keep from spreading your illness to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cover up<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you cough or sneeze, block your mouth and nose with a tissue. Dispose of tissues in a lined wastebasket and wash your hands or use hand sanitizer afterward. Respiratory illnesses like the flu are spread by coughing, sneezing, or unclean hands; covering up your cough or sneeze can help prevent germs from spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hands off<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do your best to keep your hands away from your face. When a person touches germ-contaminated hands to their eyes, nose, or mouth, they can become infected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clean surfaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wipe down counters, doorknobs, and other frequently touched surfaces at home and at work. This is extra important if someone around you is sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take care of yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The better your health, the better your body will be able to fight off germs. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet, drink water and other fluids, stay active, and manage stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wash well<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s simple, but true: Handwashing prevents illness. Follow these five steps every time you wash to stop the spread of germs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wet your hands with clean, running water. Turn off the tap and apply soap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lather your hands \u2014 focus on the backs of your hands, between fingers, and under nails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scrub for at least 20 seconds (sing \u201cHappy Birthday\u201d twice if you need a timer).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rinse your hands under running water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry your hands using a clean towel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one wants to be under the weather. But for people with chronic conditions, it\u2019s even more important to take steps to stop the spread of germs. If you have a chronic condition, you may be at greater risk of complications from viruses including the common cold. Luckily, there are simple steps you can take [&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-7431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7431","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=7431"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7434,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7431\/revisions\/7434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7439,"date":"2026-11-09T06:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T06:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7439"},"modified":"2026-11-04T21:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T21:30:39","slug":"motivational-monday-182","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/11\/09\/motivational-monday-182\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivational Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/119.26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/119.26.jpg 502w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/119.26-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is always help available! Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ramstrong.vcu.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"ramstrong.vcu.edu\">RamStrong<\/a> under Emotional Well-being to find more information on the Employee Assistance Program and TimelyCare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is always help available! Check out RamStrong under Emotional Well-being to find more information on the Employee Assistance Program and TimelyCare!<\/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-7439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7439","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=7439"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7441,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7439\/revisions\/7441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7284,"date":"2026-11-06T05:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7284"},"modified":"2026-08-18T14:46:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:46:43","slug":"funny-friday-305","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/11\/06\/funny-friday-305\/","title":{"rendered":"Funny Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/11.6.26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/11.6.26.jpg 767w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/08\/11.6.26-300x239.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/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-7284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7284","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=7284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7284\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7436,"date":"2026-11-05T06:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7436"},"modified":"2026-11-04T21:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T21:24:04","slug":"november-is-here-lets-make-these-30-days-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/11\/05\/november-is-here-lets-make-these-30-days-count\/","title":{"rendered":"November is here &#8211; let&#8217;s make these 30 days count!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf41\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t8\/1\/16\/1f341.png\"> NOVEMBER IS HERE \u2014 LET&#8217;S MAKE THESE 30 DAYS COUNT! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd0e\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t46\/1\/16\/1f90e.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new month doesn&#8217;t need grand plans, expensive adventures or picture-perfect moments. Sometimes, the best memories are made with a warm cup in your hands, a good book by your side, a quiet walk, and a heart full of gratitude. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2615\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t91\/1\/16\/2615.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcd6\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t9e\/1\/16\/1f4d6.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This November, make room for: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf42\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t89\/1\/16\/1f342.png\"> Little adventures and beautiful memories. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t7d\/1\/16\/1f56f.png\"> Slow mornings and peaceful evenings. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6c\/1\/16\/2764.png\"> More laughter, kindness and meaningful moments. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf05\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t90\/1\/16\/1f305.png\"> New experiences and fresh beginnings. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t80\/1\/16\/1f64f.png\"> Gratitude for what you have and hope for what&#8217;s ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t let November become just another page on the calendar. Fill it with moments that make you feel alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little reminder: You don&#8217;t have to do everything on this list. Just do more of what makes life feel beautiful. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2728\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tf4\/1\/16\/2728.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"832\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.5.26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.5.26.jpg 657w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.5.26-237x300.jpg 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NOVEMBER IS HERE \u2014 LET&#8217;S MAKE THESE 30 DAYS COUNT! A new month doesn&#8217;t need grand plans, expensive adventures or picture-perfect moments. Sometimes, the best memories are made with a warm cup in your hands, a good book by your side, a quiet walk, and a heart full of gratitude. This November, make room for: [&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-7436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7436","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=7436"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7438,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7436\/revisions\/7438"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":7428,"date":"2026-11-04T20:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T20:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/?p=7428"},"modified":"2026-11-04T20:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T20:27:11","slug":"beat-the-seasonal-blues-with-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/2026\/11\/04\/beat-the-seasonal-blues-with-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the seasonal blues with movement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that the clocks fell back, it gets dark earlier, and that can make us feel a little down. Moving your body is a simple, feel-good way to boost your mood during these shorter days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.4.26-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.4.26-1024x676.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.4.26-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.4.26-768x507.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/11\/11.4.26.jpg 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do darker days affect how we feel?&nbsp;<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After daylight saving time ends, the sun sets an hour earlier. The end of your day feels like it comes sooner. Daylight keeps shrinking deeper into winter. If you commute, the sun may already be setting when you head home. With less daylight, your sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm) may shift. You may notice less energy, poor sleep, mood changes and even food cravings. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/beating-seasonal-affective-disorder\">Learn about how SAD works and ways to beat it here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does exercise boost mood and energy? &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical activity releases \u201cfeel-good\u201d chemicals like endorphins and dopamine. These brain chemicals can lift your mood and make you want to move more. Over time, regular exercise can help you feel less tired. Why? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular exercise supports better sleep. Morning workouts can boost your energy for the day. They can also help you feel sleepier at bedtime. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercising earlier in the day helps you get sunlight. Sunlight supports a healthy circadian rhythm. It also helps your body make vitamin D, which supports mood, immunity and bones. Sunlight is one of the best ways to fight SAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercise also helps you build a routine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/the-link-between-exercise-and-mental-health\">manage stress<\/a> and make social connections. If you\u2019re fighting seasonal depression, connection and routine can make a big difference. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working out at the same time each day adds structure. If working out alone isn\u2019t your style, try group classes or an accountability buddy. Exercising with friends or a community can give you something to look forward to. That alone might lift your mood. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/solo-workouts-vs-social-workouts-which-works-better-for-you\">Find out if social or solo workouts suit you best.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are some tips for exercising when the days are shorter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prioritize sunlight.<\/strong> If it\u2019s possible, try taking a walk first thing in the morning just after sunrise. Or try taking a walk at lunch or midday while the sun is still out. If you\u2019re exercising indoors, exercise near a window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start small.<\/strong> 10 minutes here and there counts. Strive for a total of 150 minutes of exercise per week. Try to include two to three strength training sessions like lifting weights or doing squats or push-ups. Learn about using small <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/bite-sized-workouts-for-big-wins\">\u201c<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/bite-sized-workouts-for-big-wins\">exercise snacks\u201d to meet your weekly goals here<\/a>. \u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay consistent.<\/strong> Set a calendar reminder. Consider laying out exercise clothes or gear the night before. If possible, pair your exercise with an activity you enjoy, like listening to a podcast or music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should you talk to a professional? &nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exercise is a great tool for your body and mental health. But it can\u2019t replace mental health care when you need it. Talk to a mental health care provider if any of these last more than two weeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling depressed or low<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling uninterested in things you used to enjoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changes in sleep or appetite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or thinking about self-harm, call 911 or contact your local suicide and crisis hotline immediately. If you want to start therapy but you\u2019re not sure where to begin, explore this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teladochealth.com\/library\/article\/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-therapy\">beginner\u2019s guide to starting therapy<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regular exercise can lift your mood, boost your energy, and help you adjust to the new season. Let exercise help you meet darker days with a brighter attitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shorter days can disrupt your body clock and trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise releases endorphins and dopamine that can boost mood and energy in winter months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning sunlight, 150 minutes of weekly activity, and a steady routine can ease winter blues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that the clocks fell back, it gets dark earlier, and that can make us feel a little down. Moving your body is a simple, feel-good way to boost your mood during these shorter days. Why do darker days affect how we feel?&nbsp; After daylight saving time ends, the sun sets an hour earlier. 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you know?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>VCU Employee Health Services offers employees to make an annual, confidential and free-of-charge <strong>Wellness Screening<\/strong> appointment at our Monroe Park Campus location.<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/800+W.+Broad+St?entry=gmail&amp;source=g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">800 W. Broad St<\/a>.<br><strong>What to expect:<\/strong> Our nurses will gather information and conduct a brief wellness screening to help identify potential risk factors that may contribute to chronic health conditions.Based on your results, we will highlight services and resources for VCU employees such as:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/gVUcgkphCJysBnWa9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heart Health Assessment<\/a>: Combine your wellness screening with a focused discussion of ways to improve heart health and lower your risk for pre-diabetes<br><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.app.google\/gL7fyu41GfyRHjkh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Vaccine Consultations<\/a>: An opportunity to discuss your travelplans with a clinician and find out what you may need before you go<br><a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/employeewellnesschallenges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wellness Challenges<\/a>: One month virtual challenges focusing on one of the eight dimensions of wellness (Physical, Emotional, Financial, Social, Environmental, Intellectual, Occupational) and related resources<br><a href=\"https:\/\/app.timelycare.com\/auth\/login?campaign=vanitylink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TimelyCare<\/a>: Free, 24\/7 access to virtual care, self-care and well-being tools<br><strong>NEW!<\/strong> VCU Gold: Access to VCU Health specialty care for employees, dependents and family within 30 days of calling the VCU Gold helpline at <a href=\"tel:8048282778\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(804) 828-2778<\/a><br><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ehs@vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ehs@vcu.edu<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:8046282594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(804) 628-2594<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/employeewellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule your appointment<\/a>Or visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/go.vcu.edu\/employeewellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go.vcu.edu\/employeewellness<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-145723-1024x312.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-145723-1024x312.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-145723-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-145723-768x234.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/hr-worklife\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/413\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-20-145723.png 1142w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VCU Employee Health Services offers employees to make an annual, confidential and free-of-charge Wellness Screening appointment at our Monroe Park Campus location.Location: 800 W. 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