Author Archives: Dorothy F. Waugh

Be Healthy, Get Some Sleep

By Dorothy F. Waugh | March 15, 2019

If you’ve ever experienced a few nights of poor sleep, you’ll know what an impact it can have on your day-to-day wellbeing. Just missing a few hours of sleep can cause moodiness and irritability, a lack of concentration, and absent-mindedness. As adults, it’s tempting to think we can get by on less sleep and, in […]

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The Emory Educational Gardens Project

By Dorothy F. Waugh | November 30, 2018

As the colder weather and darker evenings draw in, look to the Emory Educational Gardens for a reminder that there is still plenty of fresh, seasonal produce available. And still plenty of opportunities to get outside, reconnect with the earth, and take a break from our screens! I spoke with Lauren Ladov, Educational Garden Project […]

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Mindfulness and Meditation with the Emory Buddhist Club

By Dorothy F. Waugh | August 6, 2018

In the past few years, the terms mindfulness and meditation have moved into mainstream parlance. At Emory, many groups encourage the use of meditation to relieve stress, relax, or improve focus and sharpen mental capabilities. Indeed, the benefits of meditation are numerous and powerful. Emory Buddhist Club aims to connect students, faculty, and staff with […]

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Promoting Mindfulness and Compassion at Emory: A Profile of Prof. Bobbi Patterson

By Dorothy F. Waugh | October 16, 2017

By Meaghan O’Riordan, Accessioning and Collections Manager, Rose Library The LITS Wellness Committee was delighted to welcome Professor Bobbi Patterson, professor of Pedagogy in the Department of Religion and the Graduate Division of Religion at Emory, back to the library on Friday, October 13, where she led a meditation session for LITS employees focused on […]

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Save the Date: Compassion and Mindfulness Meditation led by Prof. Bobbi Patterson

By Dorothy F. Waugh | October 3, 2017

The LITS Wellness Committee is pleased to announce that Prof. Bobbi Patterson, Professor of Pedagogy in the Department of Religion, will lead a guided meditation session for LITS staff on Friday, October 13 from 12:00-1:20pm, in the Jones Room. This session is for anyone interested in practicing mindfulness and managing stress, both at work and beyond. […]

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