Category: Wellness
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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…
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June Wellness Webinar: Mindful Mess or Mindfulness
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Working. Fix-it projects around the house. Errands. Groceries. Cleaning. Helping family members. Yard Work. Working out. Cooking. Bills. Bills. Bills. Oh, and maybe a little bit of fun. Is this enough to cause you to feel frazzled and worn out? Join this webinar to get a new perspective on mindful living and learn how to…
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Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge Results
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Thirty-three employees participated in the five-week Arboretum Poker Walk Challenge this spring, and enjoyed refreshing exercise on UW-Green Bay’s scenic arboretum trails. Whether they enjoyed a reinvigorating walk and conversation with co-workers over their lunch hour, or took a peacful stroll after work, they were able to tear off a strip of paper at a trail kiosk to redeam at the Kress Events…