Our NOVA Recreation Department strives to create an inclusive environment dedicated to offering active and wellness opportunities to our college community. With this goal in mind, we’re excited to share some of our Rec on Canvas virtual offerings for spring 2025 with faculty and staff. As members of the NOVA community, we encourage you to … Continued
Thank you for joining the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing for Healthy Weight Week 2025 (January 19 to January 25). Throughout the week, we’ve explored mindful eating, the importance of hydration, the benefits of smart snacking and the impact of stress on weight. Today, we encourage you to make SMART goals, setting yourself up for lasting weight management … Continued
Healthy Weight Week (January 19 to January 25) invites us to embrace small, meaningful steps toward a balanced lifestyle. Let’s dive into the connection between stress and weight management—an often overlooked but essential factor in achieving your health goals. With an overwhelming number of tasks and expectations, stress is common in today’s fast-paced world. Chronic … Continued
Observed from January 19 to January 25, Healthy Weight Week is a great opportunity to renew our commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The discussion opener encouraged our NOVA community to explore the benefits of mindful eating. The next item in the series focused on hydration—an often-overlooked but essential component of weight management and overall … Continued
How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? CommonHealth’s 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, benefit … Continued
Mark your calendar for April 7 thru 11 and join us for walking, wellness and community. Seize moments for movement, whether you’re on campus or in your neighborhood. Let’s move, connect and thrive together! The specific days and times for walks are currently being planned. If you are interested in serving as a Walk Week … Continued
Observed from January 19 to 25, Healthy Weight Week is an opportunity to renew our commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Last week, the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) encouraged our NOVA community to explore the benefits of mindful eating. Today’s Healthy Weight Week focus is hydration—an often-overlooked but essential component of weight … Continued
The Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) is excited to welcome you to a new year with a renewed focus on financial wellness! January is Financial Wellness Month and National Credit Awareness Month, and we’ve curated resources to help you build a strong foundation for your financial health. Supporting your economic wellbeing is an … Continued
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 20) invites us to honor Dr. King’s legacy of service, compassion and pursuit of justice. This holiday is designated as a call to action that invites Americans to make an impact in any way they choose and to contribute to making their communities a better place. This is a … Continued
Welcome to the second installment in OEWW’s four-part series aimed at equipping you with practical strategies to enhance your wellbeing throughout the academic term. The series opener, “Recharging Your Energy: Strategies for Sustained Wellbeing,” set the stage for prioritizing energy management as a cornerstone of personal and professional success. Now, let’s continue to fine-tune and … Continued
