As September draws to a close, NOVA’s Office of Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) wants to remind you of another important health awareness month: Healthy Aging Month. This national observance, now in its 32nd year, encourages us all to embrace the positive aspects of growing older and to continue to cultivate healthy habits that will serve … Continued
The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) and our Walk Week Partners would like to thank you for your active participation in the Fall 2024 NOVA Walk Week! Whether you joined one of the scheduled walks, ventured out on your own, led a walk and/or served as a PUSH Pal, we want to express our … Continued
The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in 2024. Please check out September’s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources. All About That Money Tuesdays. SMART Money Goals (Self-Guided Video). You know it’s important to … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled Wellness Consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and more for faculty/ staff meetings, special events, … Continued
We are thrilled with all that was accomplished through last week’s Walk Week and encourage you to keep going. Our community came together to embrace the spirit of wellness and camaraderie, taking countless steps toward a healthier lifestyle. The enthusiasm and participation are truly inspiring, as we showcased the power of collective effort in achieving … Continued
Smart watches have so many benefits and uses. The most basic watches track steps. 10,000 steps is the recommended daily goal. Wearable technology like a smart watch is an easy and more accurate way to track your steps versus relying on your phone as a tracking device. If 10,000 steps seems daunting, you can begin … Continued
Self-care is a journey, not a destination. During September, Selfcare Month, wellness partner Timely Care reminds us that practicing self-care is essential for maintaining overall well-being. While traditional self-care routines like spa days, engaging in hobbies and physical activities, and enjoying restful weekends are important, self-care extends beyond these familiar practices. It also includes less obvious … Continued
Trying something new on your walk can break up the monotony that can come when you take the same path. Here are some new ideas to try on your next walk: Photography: Find new and interesting perspectives to take stunning photos Bird-watching is a great way to switch things up. See if you can spot … Continued
Adding intervals to your walk is a great way to boost endurance, burn more calories and take your routine to the next level. Interval walking is alternating between walking at a light and steady pace and short bursts of power walking. Switching up your pace also helps keep you engaged during your walk. You can … Continued
NOVA’s fall semester is off to a strong start, thanks to the dedication and hard work of so many professionals. During these first weeks, we saw numerous colleagues stepping up to help each other and our students. Now it’s time to recognize those efforts and show our appreciation! Impact of Recognition Research shows that employee … Continued
