Balance Your Routine
Work/LIfe Connections
A new year is a great time to reflect on health, wellness, and establishing balance in our routine. To help keep you motivated, Work/Life Connections-EAP offers a few tips to tilt the wellness scale in a positive direction.
December 2022/January 2023 Connection Newsletter
Health & Wellness
In This Issue:
Work/Life Connections-EAP: We're Here for You
Work/LIfe Connections
When the stresses of every day life take their toll, you may find yourself searching for mental health support. In today's world, receiving in-person support from a licensed counselor can be the best solution. Thanks to Vanderbilt's Work/Life Connections-EAP (WLC) program, faculty and staff across the region have the unique benefit of both in-person and virtual counseling services.
Fall Back
Work/LIfe Connections
The first Sunday of November at 2 a.m. marks the end of daylight savings, and while it's nice to have a little more rest, we end up losing more sunlight during the day. Work/Life Connections-EAP shares some tips on how to manage the adjustment to better cope during this time.
Why Am I So Tired?
Work/LIfe Connections
We can all relate to feeling tired. However, knowing the difference between being tired and being burned out is critical to our well-being. Work/Life Connections-EAP lists ways in which we can regain your energy if you find yourself emotionally exhausted.
Issue 425, October/November 2022 Medical Center Edition
Health & Wellness
In This Issue:
Check Up on Your Well-Being
Work/LIfe Connections
Ask yourself: how am I feeling today? Are you happy, anxious, excited, or nervous? Do you feel hopeful, stressed, optimistic, or filled with dread?
October is Depression Awareness, and is a good time to take a moment to examine your outlook on your life. Work/Life Connections-EAP lists ways to identify the symptoms of depression and ways to find help.
Eating for the Environment
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This topic was developed in partnership with Rooted Community Health within the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society.
What does it mean to eat for the environment?
Eating for the environment, or eating sustainably, is about choosing foods that are healthy for your body and the world around you. Sustainable eating patterns help conserve natural resources while also supporting local farms.
National Substance Abuse Disorders Recovery Month
Work/LIfe Connections
National Recovery Month is observed every September to remind Americans that there is hope for those struggling with a substance use disorder. Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections-EAP shares resources to help you learn, understand, and access support for your journey or a loved one's.
Make a Plan! 10 Ways to Prepare for Emergencies
Work/LIfe Connections
With all the natural and man-made disasters over the last several months, it reminds us how important it is to have a disaster plan. Vanderbilt Work/Life Connections-EAP shares 10 ways in which you can be better prepared in the event of an unexpected crisis.