Intellectual Wellness – Page 6

Social Media Sabotage

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Mar 20, 2018

Social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, help meet your need to connect and communicate. Plus, posting a flattering photo or positive update may give you a quick ego boost. But online friends are no substitute for the off-line kind. If you’re already feeling lonely and blue, spending endless hours with only a screen…

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Nutritional Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness

Why is mindfulness important?

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Mar 12, 2018

We all have stress in our lives. Regardless of the cause, your body’s reaction to stress can make you more likely to get sick, so finding ways to de-stress is important to your health. Mindfulness can be the key to slowing down and enjoying the moment. What can mindfulness do for me? lower stress levels reduce blood…

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness

Mindfulness Sessions

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Mar 8, 2018

Back by popular demand! Last spring, Reed Hardy lead mindfulness/meditation sessions for employees, which were well received, and employees asked for more! Thanks to a wellness grant from the Department of Employee Trust Funds, we are offering five more sessions this spring led by Reed Hardy! These sessions will be at the Richard Mauthe Center at Noon to 12:30…

Emotional Wellness, Fiscal Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Nutritional Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Uncategorized, Wellness

Well Wisconsin Incentive – Well-Being Activity Options

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Feb 28, 2018

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Physical Wellness, Wellness

Self Defense Workshop held February 28th

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Feb 28, 2018

If you were walking past University Union Room 103 on February 28th between 11:00 a.m. and Noon, you may have heard eighteen women yelling “BACK OFF!” Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense LLC presented a self-defense workshop to employees on Wednesday, February 28th. Instructors Herb, Betsy, and Aaron demonstrated self-defense techniques and shared valuable information about how to…

Emotional Wellness, Environmental Wellness, Fiscal Wellness, General, Intellectual Wellness, Nutritional Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Payroll & Benefits, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness

Well Wisconsin Webinar: 2018 Program Overview and Portal Demo

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Feb 8, 2018

Make this the year you focus on your health and well-being. Join us to learn all about the 2018 Well Wisconsin Program and resources available to assist you, including how to earn your $150 incentive! Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Time: 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor, room 735 No need to…

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Nutritional Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness

Winter Wellness Bingo Challenge

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Dec 15, 2017

The Wellness committee is offering Winter Bingo as our next healthy challenge! All faculty and staff are invited to participate in the challenge the month of January. There are 24 health and wellness activities for you to choose from. You are able to pick the day in which you complete each activity, and only one activity is allowed…

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Nutritional Wellness, Physical Wellness, Social Wellness, Wellness

December Wellness Webinar: Celebrate with Energy and Cheer

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Nov 28, 2017

The holidays are fast approaching and you might be feeling excited and anxious at the same time. Past experience shows you head back to work after the holidays feeling a bit drained instead of energized. Join us for this webinar for tips on truly celebrating with energy and cheer through the New Year. Date: Wednesday,…

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Wellness

November Wellness Webinar: The Greatness of Gratitude

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Oct 24, 2017

Before you dive into the turkey or turn on the game, don’t forget to count your blessings. When you focus on the good things, your upbeat attitude helps fight stress and depression. Research shows that practicing gratitude may also improve your social life and enhance your physical health. Join us to learn more. Date: Wednesday,…

Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Occupational Wellness, Physical Wellness, Wellness

How much do you know about Mindfulness?

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Jolene Truckenbrod

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Jun 21, 2017

Take this Mindfulness Quiz from StayWell to find out! A. Mindfulness is: A cultural belief that is only practiced by certain groups of people A practice that cannot be learned or taught Analyzing thoughts in order to change them A medically approved practice that enables individuals to systematically reduce and manage stress B. Which…

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