The Healthy UBC Newsletter comes out monthly for those who are interested in health and wellbeing topics at UBC.
Healthy UBC Newsletter
Together while apart: Fiscally friendly ways to stay connected during physical distancing
Practicing physical distancing does not mean that you have to eradicate all contact with your loved ones! In fact, the Canadian Mental Health Association suggests that this is the time to lean on your loved ones for support.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Money mindfulness
Did you know there is a connection between mindfulness and financial health? Practicing mindfulness can help you feel less stressed and anxious and help in making healthier financial decisions now and in the future.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Maintaining financial health
Financial health plays a major role in our physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing. If you, or someone close to you, are going through a difficult financial time, you might find it challenging to maintain your wellbeing.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Apply Now for Healthy Workplace Initiative Funding: Deadline Extended
There’s still time to apply for UBC’s Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program (HWIP)! If your UBC department or unit is interested in promoting wellbeing in the workplace and need some start-up funds to get going, the deadline to apply has been extended to April 30, 2020.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Thriving While Working from Home
Working remotely can offer increased flexibility and comfort, but it’s important to be aware of some of the common challenges, such as feelings of isolation or upending the structure of your typical day.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Navigating Current Events
With global and local issues impacting our UBC community, we wanted to provide some reflections and resources to support our colleagues in this issue of the Healthy UBC Newsletter.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Fitting in Fitness: Exercise Snacking
Snacking can be good for you, and it comes in the form of exercise! Interesting new research out of UBC Okanagan and McMaster University promotes the benefits of including brief periods of activity in your day.
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Free Events This Month: March 2020
Nutrition Month │ March 1- 31 March is nutrition month at UBC! Check out the UBC Food Services website for nutritious events, resources and healthy recipes to help you thrive at work and at home. Highlights of the month include:
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Storm the Wall: Registration now open!
Take part in this unique UBC experience by grabbing a handful of friends and registering for a team, challenging yourself to do the whole relay on your own or come out to cheer on your peers and friends at the event!
- HR
- Healthy UBC
Dogs and workplace wellbeing
Leaving their pups at home while going to work is a daily reality and a cause of stress for many people. But at UBC, some employees have been able to take advantage of the several dog-friendly offices on campus.
- HR
- Healthy UBC