Past Events

 Is going to the refrigerator your   # 1   stress management strategy ?     Many physiological and emotional stress factors push us to eat...   even when we're not hungry! But WHY ? This evening workshop provides information about these stress factors,

Do you miss the good old days on the playground? We have the solution for you, Recess League runs weekly with a random sport picked each time inspired by school yard games. Recess League is a great way to have a mental wellness break in the middle of the work or school day! Examples of sports that are played in Recess League are 3-on-3 Basketball, Kickball, Nerf, Ultimate Frisbee, Scooter Dodge-ball, and so many more! There is no previous experience required. 

GOAL 2.0 Master Class for Employees Today’s Topic: Opening up:  How to ask for and/or receive feedback as an opportunity for learning

Powerful Speaking  “Women often undermine their power by speaking in “out of power ways.” How you speak — from the words you use to how you string them together— makes a huge impact on how you’re perceived which, in turn, profoundly impacts the influence you build, doors you open, and the success of your career.”   http://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2018/04/03/women-how-to-use-power-language-to-stand-out-grow-presence-and-get-ahead/ 

The two greatest triggers of Irritable Bowel symptoms and altered gastrointestinal function are... STRESS and DIET.  

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, leads 1 hour long walks every Wednesday year-round.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   Please check the Arboretum's Facebook and Instagram page for a notice if the weekly walk is cancelled due to weather.  For further information contact Sally at scheun06@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363. 

Conflict is a naturally occurring part of working with others; different people have different ideas, values, beliefs and viewpoints and occasionally that can lead to disagreement between colleagues. Avoiding or ineffectively managing conflict can lead to low morale and energy and can potentially impact your health and well-being.

The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep !   They experience more difficulty falling asleep and sleep may be disturbed by hot flashes, sleep disorders, poor health, anxiety, depression, and worrying. This workshop outlines why Minarik's report on recent sleep research directs health professionals to change from past trends of hormones-only solutions when addressing sleep changes at mid-life.

The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace. Further information on the Grant Program, along with the application form, can be found here: https://www.uoguelph.ca/wellnessatwork/grant. 

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.