Category: Wellness
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July Wellness Webinar: Debunking Fitness Myths
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You know you should move for 30 minutes each day. Or is that 60? And shouldn’t you be lifting weights and stretching, too? But when? This webinar will separate the myths from the facts so you can move toward better health. Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Location: Cofrin Library, 7th floor,…
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The Benefits of Mindful Eating
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Rushing through meals, barely acknowledging the food you put in your mouth, deprives you of the pleasure of eating and may impact your health. A study in the Journal of Obesity found that the more study participants practiced mindful eating, the greater their ability to reduce anxiety, skip eating comfort food to ease stress, and avoid eating…
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24 Employees Participate in Bellin Run
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Here are some comments from employees who participated in the Bellin Run on Saturday, June 10th: The Bellin Run was a blast, as always! Nice weather – warm, but not too warm in morning with a nice breeze. The corral start went much quicker this year. This was really nice since it was going to be…
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How much do you know about Mindfulness?
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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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Good Luck on the Bellin Run!
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The Bellin Run is this Saturday, June 10th, and 29 UW-Green Bay employees will be walking or running on Saturday morning. Good luck to Christina Baudhuin, Jacob Depas, Bridget Derge, Kate Burns, Sam Goeller, Josh Goldman, Jenell Holstead, Michael Holstead, Mel Jones, Nathan Kraftcheck, James Marker, Ryan Martin, Molly Vandervest, Donna Mleziva, Dan Moore, Sarah Pratt,…
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5 Steps to Mindfulness
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Find a quiet place free from distractions and sit upright in a comfortable position. Decide how many minutes you have. You may want to set a timer to keep track of the time. Begin with 5 minutes and ease into 20-30. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Continue to focus on your…
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Being Mindful at Work
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Think you’ve got to bend your legs like a pretzel and sit for hours to achieve mindfulness? Think again. This once obscure Buddhist concept is growing in popularity—no yoga mat required. The timing couldn’t be better, either. Recent research indicates we’re more stressed-out than ever. In fact, stress rates have skyrocketed in the past six…