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The famous 1988 song, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin, is a feel-good, lighthearted tune that makes us all want to strive for happiness. After all, happiness tends to be one of the most sought-after goals in life. But have you ever stopped to think about whether happiness is what you should be striving for?
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Tags: Wellness
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Managing blood sugar is important whether you have diabetes or just want to maintain consistent energy during your day. The best way to do this is with well-balanced meals. But when life gets busy, it can be hard to avoid eating patterns that cause blood sugar spikes – and the crashes that follow.
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No matter where you are in life’s journey or your career, UNM is committed to providing you with educational resources to help you learn, achieve goals, and improve your financial situation.
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Tags: FinancialWellness, FinancialWellnessWorkshop
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on May 31, 2023
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On May 8, the 2023 UNM Employee Engagement Survey closed the data collection phase of the project. Of the over 5,000 regular staff that were surveyed, we achieved a response rate of approximately 50%, which exceeded initial expectations and ensures the results are statistically significant and can be interpreted with confidence.
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on May 31, 2023
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What is positive psychology and how can you gain a deeper meaning and satisfaction in your work and personal life? Positive psychology is the science and study of life’s positive qualities ~ wellbeing, happiness, satisfaction, and the ability to thrive in our day-to-day lives — to move beyond surviving to flourishing. Researchers in the field have identified the elements of a good life and shared evidence-based strategies to improve your life satisfaction and well-being.
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Tags: Benefits, EmployeeWellness
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The Cancer Prevention Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology recommends minimizing drinking alcohol as it is considered a potential modifiable risk factor for cancer. In fact, alcohol is estimated to be responsible for 3.5% of all cancer deaths in the United States. Additional research indicates alcohol consumption is a risk factor for several malignancies including head and neck, esophageal, liver, colorectal, breast and others.
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on May 31, 2023
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If you haven’t noticed lately, we live in the high desert and the warmer temperatures will be upon us soon. For many of us who have been here for a good amount of time, we still can benefit from a reminder to take the heat of the summer seriously. June, July and August are the hottest months on record for New Mexico and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares guidance on how to stay healthy and safe throughout the summer.
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on May 31, 2023
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How do we mark the passage of time? Can you recall the address of your first job or the phone number of the house where you grew up?
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Tags: EmployeeWellness
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Institutional Support Services is thrilled to announce that UNM benefit-eligible employees can now utilize their tuition remission benefit to experience the picturesque UNM North Golf Course! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to enjoy up to 24 rounds of golf at your own pace within four months of purchase.
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Reducing added sugars is one of the healthiest dietary changes we can make. And it’s a sensible choice, too – sugar can contribute to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
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Tags: EmployeeWellness, Wellness
