The Healthy UBC Newsletter comes out monthly for those who are interested in health and wellbeing topics at UBC.
Healthy UBC Newsletter
Using gratitude to transcend holiday stress
Practicing gratitude can be a potent way to decrease our stress by improving our relationships, as well as our physical and mental health.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Event Highlight: January 20 Financial Wellbeing Masterclass with Vanessa Bowen from Mint Worthy
We are holding a free, online Financial Wellbeing masterclass with Vanessa Bowen from Mint Worthy on January 20, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. for all faculty and staff.
- HR
- Learning
- Healthy UBC
Discounted transit pass for UBCO
Enrolment for the Winter 2022 ProPASS Period is now open. Faculty and staff must enrol by the end of December 2021 to receive discounted transit pass for January - April 2022.
- HR
- Community
- Healthy UBC
Service Spotlight: Movement Breaks
We share ways to increase your physical activity at UBC by incorporating movement breaks into your day!
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Saying hi to healthy workplaces
Workplaces, filled with opportunities for productivity and personal and professional development, play an essential part in maintaining positive wellbeing among employees. At the same time, they can be stressful environments, and this year in particular we have all been stretched in many ways. Our Health and Wellbeing team recognizes that there are various interconnected dimensions that have an impact on wellbeing and a healthy workplace. These include: mental, physical, professional and social aspects.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Eating well - Mindful eating
Healthy eating can be difficult to maintain in challenging times, but studies have shown that being mindful of your eating habits and maintaining a nutritious diet can improve your mental health, reducing anxiety and depression. Here are a few things you can do to practice eating well.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Giving Back with United Way
The annual UBC United Way Campaign is now underway. Giving back adds to your sense of purpose, connection, and wellbeing. By donating to United Way you are ensuring that those who need help are getting it through initiatives such as Food Hubs, the Youth Futures Education Fund, and Healthy Aging for Seniors.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Moving More with UBC Recreation
Are you looking for ways to get moving? UBC Recreation offers a variety of different options for physical activity. Visit a fitness centre or take a class and learn about available discounts for faculty and staff.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Thrive Month - Learning to Thrive
November is Thrive month at UBC. Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. Thrive is for everyone—we all have mental health, and while it might look and feel different for each of us, we all benefit from maintaining and fostering it.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Five ways to engage your team with Thrive
Thrive is a time when the UBC community comes together to learn, talk and explore mental health and resilience. Thrive also provides an opportunity to engage workplaces and teams in discussions and activities that help build supportive workplace culture. Consider gathering your team for Thrive in November. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- HR
- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC