VCU HR Well-Being blog

Posted on February 16, 2021 by worklife

Save yourself some fridge space. If it seems like your refrigerator is always stuffed to the brim, that might be because it’s packed with foods that really don’t need to be in there. For a long time I assumed that anything fresh or organic absolutely needed to be refrigerated, but the opposite is true in some cases. […]

Posted on February 15, 2021 by worklife

Posted on February 12, 2021 by worklife

Posted on February 11, 2021 by worklife

Extracurricular outlets don’t just boost your sanity — they feed back into your day job and can actually make you more productive. The time before you go to bed is golden, as it exists every single day, and it’s usually completely yours to schedule. What do you want to do with this time? Read? Spend […]

Posted on February 10, 2021 by worklife

Happy Wellness Wednesday! The shorter days, less intense sunlight, and chillier weather may leave you with a lower mood than usual. Perhaps these tips will brighten your day. For those who enjoy the puzzles, there is an accompanying word search. 

Posted on February 9, 2021 by worklife

Mindful practice has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of burnout – challenges that we know many students and staff have experienced, or continue to experience. This program aims to identify students, faculty, and staff interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. To get started with the Mindful Ambassador Program, […]

Posted on February 8, 2021 by worklife

Posted on February 5, 2021 by worklife

Posted on February 4, 2021 by worklife

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed people’s lives in many ways. In addition to feeling grief over the loss of life caused by COVID-19, you’re likely grieving the loss of your normal routine. Understanding grief caused by the coronavirus pandemic Stay-at-home restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have affected people’s jobs, the […]

Posted on February 3, 2021 by worklife

When we stop seeing constructive criticism as a personal attack, there’s so much we can learn. Feedback. We dread it. We fear it. We can partly blame our biology for this. From the prehistoric days of fleeing from sabre-toothed tigers, our brains are attuned to protect us from danger. In the present day, our brains […]