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Work Well advocates for a culture of wellness for UND faculty and staff through innovative engagement opportunities.

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October Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Public, Staff

Financial Wellness Talking about finances can be unpleasant. Money causes a lot of daily stress, and it can be so easy to avoid the topic of personal finance all together. If you are someone who avoids looking at your bank account, you are not alone. According to a Mind Over Money survey, 77% of participants […]

August Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Public, Staff

Preventing Burnout and Recharging Before the Fall Semester As the fall semester approaches at UND, the campus will soon come alive with the familiar hustle and energy of a new academic year. It’s an exciting season filled with fresh starts, new goals, and the return of a vibrant campus community. Whether you’re stepping into your […]

July Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Staff

Summer Safety Summer is a season filled with sunshine, outdoor adventures, and family fun—but it also brings unique safety challenges. From high temperatures and strong UV rays to water activities and fire hazards, it’s important to be prepared and stay informed. Whether you’re heading to the beach, going camping, or simply enjoying time in your […]

June Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Public, Staff

Sleep 101: The Basics of Better Rest The average American will spend roughly 230,000 hours of their life sleeping. That equals around 26 years. When you think about sleeping a third of your life, it may feel like it’s lost time, but on the contrary, sleep is a key ingredient for a long healthy life. […]

May Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Staff, Students

Rooted in Wellness: A look into the benefits of Gardening Having a garden is a beautiful way to spruce up your yard and your house, but did you know that gardening can help you spruce up your mind and body as well? Digging into the soil can provide physical, emotional, social, and spiritual benefits. Gardening […]

April Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Staff, Uncategorized

Reducing Plastic for a Healthier You and a Cleaner Planet Plastic Problem Plastic is all around us. It is easy to see how incredibly useful and convenient plastic is, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it is good for us. You have most likely have heard how plastic is quite harmful to our environment, but recent […]

February Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Staff, Uncategorized

Happy Heart, Happy Life Keep Your Heart Happy and Healthy! Heart health is fundamental to overall well-being, as the heart is responsible for pumping blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body. A healthy heart ensures that all organs and tissues function properly, and it plays a vital role in maintaining energy, vitality, and longevity. However, […]

January Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Staff

New Year, New Goals! In the past, have you set New Year’s resolutions? How often did you stick to those resolutions? Studies have shown that 80% of New Year’s resolutions are cast aside, forgotten, or ignored by the beginning of February. Why is this? Often, resolutions are vague or very broad in scope. For instance, […]

December Wellness Spotlight

Categories: Faculty, Staff, Uncategorized

Cold and Flu Season Has Arrived! Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that is caused by many different strains of viruses. The period of time in which the influenza virus is most contagious is referred to as flu season. This period is generally during the colder months of the year. […]