Welcome to Day 3 of NOVA’s Gratitude and Appreciation Week. The theme for today is “Workplace Wednesday!” So, what does gratitude at work mean? Researchers Youssef-Morgan, Van Zyl and Ahrens define work gratitude as “the intentional choice to engage in positive appraisals and feelings of thankfulness and appreciation toward the characteristics, situations and people currently present in one’s work … Continued
Welcome to Day 2 of NOVA’s Spring 2024 Gratitude and Appreciation Week. The theme for today is “Thoughtful Tuesday!” Sometimes, as we go through our day, we forget to stop and enjoy the little things. It’s possible to spend an entire day either stuck in rumination about the past or anxious over the future. This … Continued
Today’s Monday Campaign reminds us that it really is better to give than to receive — especially when it comes to showing compassion. A small act of kindness, a compliment or a sign of appreciation has the power to immediately transform someone’s outlook. Good feelings are contagious; and so is positivity, moving quickly from person to … Continued
Welcome to Day 1 of NOVA’s Spring 2024 Gratitude and Appreciation Week. The theme for today is “Me Monday!” Gratitude is good medicine. In fact, practicing gratitude can boost our mood, improve sleep, lower blood pressure and even increase immune function. During the latter part of the spring semester, who couldn’t use all these benefits? … Continued
Hip-hip, hooray! Graduation season is approaching. Congratulations to learners at all levels! Education is valuable, but the cost can be a deterrent. So when is the right time to save for education — today, tomorrow, yesterday? Saving for future education expenses for a child, a grandchild — or even yourself — can seem out of … Continued
Whether you were able to participate in the scheduled walks or you ventured out on your own, we want to congratulate you and encourage you to keep the momentum going. We also want to hear from you! We’re already preparing for Fall 2024 NOVA Walk Week, so please help us make it the best yet … Continued
As the spring semester starts winding down, you have another opportunity to win! New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account on or before Wednesday, May 15. If you have not already done so, download the TimelyCare app and log in with your VCCS email address … Continued
The Loudoun Coalition of Wellness invites all NOVA faculty and staff to an interactive workshop led by VCCS CommonHealth Wellness Consultant Supervisor Amy Moore tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The workshop will focus on meditation and mindfulness practices, with discussion on the mental and physical benefits of both. The session … 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, conferences, … Continued
Propelled by our Fall 2023 Convocation, NOVA embraced the theme of this past academic year: “Sense of Belonging.” It was a call to action to find ways to increase the sense of belonging among all NOVA community members. To explore the theme further, colleagues responded with a variety of initiatives throughout the year, making the theme … Continued
