Explore OEWW’s Wellness Offerings During Self-Care Month

The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) provides a range of wellness resources to equip you with the tools you need to achieve a healthier and more balanced you. Whether you aim to reduce stress, boost your energy or find greater work and life harmony, we collaborate with internal and external partners to offer programs and services to help you thrive.

September is Self-Care Month, and it is the ideal time to invest in your holistic well-being. As we settle into the rhythm of the new semester and navigate its academic demands, let’s take a moment to prioritize our overall wellness.

Your Wellness Matters. Small Actions, Big Impact.
Let’s make this September a month where we not only take care of ourselves but also support and uplift those around us. Together, we can build a community where wellness is a shared priority. Here are a few simple ways to incorporate self-care into your routine.

1. Practice Gratitude: Recognize others’ efforts and offer mutual appreciation. This encourages a community-wide focus on gratitude.
2. Celebrate Contributions: Acknowledge the work of your peers and colleagues. Recognition serves as a collective form of care, showing that we value one another’s efforts and contributions.
3. Foster a Culture  Where Self-Care is Normalized: By celebrating each other’s achievements, while encouraging and supporting self-care practices in others, we create an atmosphere where well-being is both valued and prioritized.
4. Plan Ahead and Take Proactive Steps: With advanced preparation, you’re investing and readying yourself for challenges that may arise. Building your skills and resilience now will prepare you not only for future challenges but also for opportunities. Your journey to wellness starts now – embrace it. 
5. Explore Resources: Take a moment to explore our resources and those of our internal and external wellness partners. Consider how they can help you meet your own needs and prepare you to serve as an inspiration to those around you.

OEWW Spotlight Experience–The Importance of Self-Care and Physical Activity:

Fall 2024 NOVA Walk Week (Next Week Sept 16 thru 20)
Self-Care Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of taking time for our physical, mental and emotional well-being. While there are many aspects to self-care, physical activity stands out as a powerful tool that benefits all areas of life. So, join us for a fun and healthy event to promote physical activity and camaraderie.

Additional Experiences, Resources and Activities:

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Information for Employees Struggling and/or in Crisis
• TimelyCare For ALL Employees
• TimelyCare’s Self-Care Journeys
• What’s the Deal with EAP?

Financial Support Literacy

• NOVA Employee Emergency Assistance Fund
• OEWW Curated Financial Wellness Resource List
• Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace (VEDM)

Employee Recognition and Engagement

• Recognize and Acknowledge the Contributions of Colleagues with Novafy

State Employee Benefits and Resources

• CommonHealth, Our Virginia State Employee Wellness Program 
  • Join us for Back on Track, today, September 12, 11 a,m. until 12 p.m.
  • Check out CommonHealth’s Youtube channel for videos on Stress Management, Mindfulness and Meditation, Resilience
• The Commonwealth Of Virginia’s Employee Health and Wellness Benefit’s Guide Program

Stay connected and updated. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu and your NOVA Campus/Location Wellness Committees and/or CommonHealth Campus Coordinators.

Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, Chief Wellness Officer, employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu