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Posted in Newsletter on Jun 29, 2022 by HR
Sometimes, work can be a stressful place. But now that summer has arrived, it’s the perfect opportunity to head outside for lunch, which can help you de-stress and refocus for the second half of your day.
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Posted in Newsletter on Jun 29, 2022 by HR
Do you feel like you could use more positivity in your daily life? Benefits & Employee Wellness is offering a program that facilitates the workbook: Move from Surviving to Thriving: A Positive Psychology Workbook for Challenging Times, authored by UNM Professor, Bruce W. Smith, PhD.
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Posted in Newsletter on May 25, 2022 by HR
Mindful eating is a healthy practice that has both physical and mental benefits. In addition to assisting in weight loss, improving digestion, and even controlling blood sugar, mindful eating is also a potent stress reduction tool. And some days, we need all the stress relief we can get!
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Posted in Newsletter on May 25, 2022 by HR
When someone says “exercising,” we usually think of running, biking, and going to the gym. One activity that we often overlook is swimming. With the weather getting warmer and summer around the corner, it’s a good time to switch up your exercise routine.
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Posted in Newsletter on May 25, 2022 by HR
Are you a news hound like I am? If you said yes, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by the information that floods the airwaves, and you need this more than you realize.
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Posted in Newsletter on May 25, 2022 by HR
To highlight our appreciation for all that you do, Benefits & Employee Wellness is offering a new lunchtime fitness class.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2022 by HR
With Open Enrollment in full motion, we hope you are educating yourself about all of the UNM benefits you have the opportunity to engage with. We can shed some light on a specific aspect of your benefits package, the fitness opportunities embedded in the UNM’s medical plans.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2022 by HR
Do you ever eat your feelings? It’s normal to confuse emotions like boredom, anxiety, sadness, or even excitement with hunger. But if it happens too often, this leads to overeating and can even worsen chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
It’s helpful to distinguish physical hunger from emotional hunger.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2022 by HR
“Taking one for the team” used to mean showing up to work no matter what, even if you were in the throes of illness. But the pandemic has shown us the devastating impact this attitude can have on our personal health and institution operations, causing the mindset around sick leave usage to shift.
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Posted in Newsletter on Apr 27, 2022 by HR
Happy National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
Physical activity is great for improving fitness, easing anxiety and depression, managing stress, and reducing the risk for chronic diseases. Staying active not only maintains your health but also improves your well-being.
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Tags: Benefits, EmployeeWellness, exercise, Wellness