Wellness and Work-Life Blog

Uncover some underlying beliefs you hold that can help you build self-awareness and work on responding rather than reacting to certain situations.

Briefly introduce yourself and share about your background.  My name is Sue Givens and I’m an administrative assistant in the Department of Community Medicine and Population Health in CCHS. I like spending my time finding adventures with my husband and friends, sewing, crafting, and traveling. I love a good cruise, a good cheese, and a good nap.…

Understand cholesterol and its impact on heart health with practical tips for improvement.

Everyone sets New Year Resolutions but often don’t follow through. In this class, we will discuss how you can set healthy new year resolutions and create a plan to keep on track and achieve your goals!

Have you heard about the new WellBAMA Rewards?! Wellness and Work-Life recently hosted the WellBAMA Rewards Launch Week to roll out the new rewards system and start the year on a healthy note. This week-long celebration involved multiple virtual information sessions where participants learned about the changes to the WellBAMA Rewards and an in-person Kick-Off…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Leigh Ann Huguley and I’ve been with UA in Construction Contracts & Compliance since 2010. I don’t enjoy working out and I don’t have the self-discipline for routine exercise. I need an activity to get moving but I also want to be productive with…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from December below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. I’m Will, I’m a UA alumni, and I’m a computer scientist for The University of Alabama. I used to be overweight. Describe the starting point of your journey and the factors that led to this decision. I started my journey on accident when I had…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Lori Greene, and I have been at UA for 17 years. I am a Senior Instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality, and Sport Management. I have also been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for almost 25 years. Describe the starting point…

We are celebrating and recognizing the kindness that happens around us at UA! Check out all the Kindness Champions from November below. Give a shoutout to a colleague or UA community member who radiates kindness, performed a particularly kind act, or helped you when you needed. Each Kindness Champion receives a card with the note…

We recently hosted a wellness webinar all about energy, caffeine consumption, and nutrition called Beyond Caffeine: Embrace Nutrition for Long Lasting Energy. Caffeinated drinks like coffee, Red Bull, and Celsius can give you a quick burst of energy when you need it, but this doesn’t last that long and having too much caffeine can negatively…

Learn how to fuel your body for sustained energy without relying on caffeine. This class explores nutrient-rich foods and strategies to maintain high energy levels throughout the day, helping you feel your best naturally.

Wellness and Work-Life is officially declaring Thursday, December 12th UA Disconnect Day for faculty and staff. Let’s disconnect to connect together! With the use of technology and AI ever increasing, it’s important that we stay connected face-to-face with our colleagues, peers, friends, and family. That’s why on 12/12/24 we want you to observe UA Disconnect…

We recently hosted a wellness webinar about living with pre-diabetes and diabetes called Diabetes: The Sweet Truth. Receiving a pre-diabetes or diabetes diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming and stressful, and you may not feel equipped with the support you need. Surrounding yourself with a network of support – doctors, family, friends, etc. – can help! These…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background. My name is Stephen Compston, and I am an instructor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality, and Sport Management. I have been in this role for the past 2 ½ years. In addition, I have been a Registered Dietitian for 15 years and hold…

It was a beautiful, sunny day in October as 440 UA faculty and staff members ventured to the quad to participate in the 10th annual Quad in Motion event. Quad in Motion is all about encouraging and facilitating physical activity during the workday. Sitting and working for eight hours a day, 5 days a week…

Briefly introduce yourself and share a bit about your background.  My name is Rob Alley. I am a musician, improvisor, and educator. (I play the trumpet.) I’ve been playing music for over 40 years now. Through the course of recovering from some traumatic events, I fell in love with improvisation and mindfulness practice and started…

Explore how to improve your well-being through nutritious meals inspired by Mediterranean traditions. This class offers practical guidance for making healthier food choices that support lasting vitality.

We recently hosted a wellness webinar about health and aging called Your Health After 40. As we get older, health screenings, regular check-ups, nutrition, and physical activity become increasingly important. Reducing inflammation, which heavily contributes to aging, is also a good practice for those who are approaching or over 40 years old. Be sure to incorporate…