Tag Archives: wellness

Coping with COVID: Would YOU grow a Carolina Reaper?

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene, author As we continue forward, abnormal is becoming the new normal. All of us are striving, striving, striving to keep our lives and jobs from overwhelming us during this situation. It’s easy to get […]

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Coping with COVID: Pets, pasta and PLAY BALL

“The main advantage of working from home is that you find out what cats really do all day.” – Lynne Truss, English author, journalist, and dramatist. She wrote a book entitled, “Cat Out of Hell.” As we grow more accustomed to the routine of sheltering in place, we look for outlets of fun to help […]

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Ergonomic teleworking tips

This bit of advice comes from the Navy Reserve: Many of us are teleworking due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and trying to prevent further spreading of this terrible disease. In the office, we are often equipped with various ergonomic equipment, but at home, we need to make do with what we have in our homes. […]

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Online and streaming yoga offered by Emory

Emory is offering free online and streaming yoga classes and expanding its offerings. You can take classes or follow poses of your own choosing at your convenience. Yoga for Work includes stretches you can do in your chair or at your desk setup, and there is also guided meditation. They just added a few Saturday […]

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Links to stay informed during the COVID-19 outbreak

In an effort to help everyone stay informed on the latest updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, here are a few key links to monitor: Emory’s COVID-19 communication page:  The latest schedules, updates from leaders, and frequently asked questions. Emory Libraries COVID-19 updates page:  The latest schedules and updates for Emory Libraries. Emory HR’s COVID-19 page:  […]

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Staying active at home during Move More

Now is the time to focus on your personal self-care and well-being during this time of uncertainty related to COVID-19. These resources are available to support your health and happiness: Resources Handout: https://hr.emory.edu/eu/_includes/documents/sections/wellness/mmc-covid.pdf Move More Challenge is still scheduled to begin Monday, March 23. This is a great opportunity to find ways to remain active, […]

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Move More Challenge begins March 2

The 2020 Move More Challenge (MMC) is right around the corner! Registration opens on Monday, March 2 and the challenge will run from March 23-May 3. In preparation for the program, we will be launching a social media campaign with teasers and content on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We want you to get involved, so we will […]

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