You’ve set a goal for the new year to meditate every night before you go to bed. You do this every night for the first three weeks until you unexpectedly fall asleep watching a movie on Saturday night. The next day you wake up disappointed and think to yourself, “I didn’t keep my New Year’s goal, I fail at everything.” … Read More
Wellness Goals: Staying Accountable in the New Year
Goal setting is an opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the year ahead. Take a look at what went well in 2020 – your wins, what you can work on, and goals for the upcoming year. Don’t confuse goal setting or setting intentions with the term “New Year’s resolution.” Now is the perfect time to reset but … Read More
Tips To Stay Connected This Holiday Season
For many, the holiday season may look quite different this year. Whether it is a change in the number of guests, or maybe choosing not to travel, it is still incredibly important to stay connected to loved ones. Staying connected refers to the strong sense of belonging one feels when surrounded by close friends and family. How social relationships affect … Read More
Public Sector Employers Recognized for Employee Health!
CONGRATULATIONS to the amazing public sector employers for being named as honorees for the Healthiest Employers in Arizona! City of Peoria City of Surprise Glendale Elementary School District Town of Gilbert City of Scottsdale City of Tucson City of Phoenix Mesa Public Schools Three Valley Schools members will be honored, Dysart Unified School District, Glendale Elementary School District, and the City of … Read More
Valley Schools CSA Day – More Good Work
More good work that Valley Schools is doing! Through the partnership of Valley Schools and Local First Arizona, 120 schools and city staff throughout Maricopa County were able to get fresh local produce from Sun Produce Coop that sources from our farms right here in Arizona. As a part of the initiatives of the Valley Schools wellness program, WellStyles aims … Read More
PRACTICING MINDFULNESS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH
The Importance of Mindfulness and your Health As you transition into your new working environments, you may notice that you are faced with feelings of uncertainty. This uncertainty can cause extra stress and worry, which can negatively impact your overall health. The good news is, by practicing mindfulness, you have the ability to calmly acknowledge things as they are. Training … Read More
DETOX: SUPPORT TO COMBAT AIR POLLUTION
The Effects of Air Pollution on Our Bodies Research has shown that long-term exposure to air pollution increases all-cause mortality and aggravates many disease states, such as cardiovascular disease and lung conditions. Based on data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants, and approximately 7 million deaths globally are … Read More
TRASH TALK: Healing Ourselves By Helping Our Planet
“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” -Ann Marie Bonneau COVID-19 Trash Effects on the Planet A few months into the COVID-19 outbreak, the media began sharing some inspiring stories of how much cleaner air was in some cities that hadn’t experienced these levels in decades. Pictures showed … Read More
6 Preventative Habits For Health
No one likes being sick and no one has the time to put their life on hold for it. The good news is, we have the ability to prevent illness by maintaining habits for health year-round. Here are 6 ways to prevent the spread of illness Wash hands. Our hands come into contact with a variety of different surfaces daily. … Read More