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Out of the Office: Wellness through Movement
Wellness through Movement
What activities are you doing outside of work hours?Taking care of yourself is part of living a successful, balanced life.
We want to make sure you continue learning outside of the workplace. Continuing education doesn’t apply only to your career, so you should strive to keep learning new skills. Hobbies are a great way to reduce stress and overcome the feeling of burnout.
BENEFITS TO LEARNING A NEW SKILL:
• Improves brain health and memory.
• Fosters connection with others.
• Increases mental well-being and happiness.
• Keeps you relevant.
*www.upskilled.edu
Dancing
Dennis and Sandy from Scheckle Dance Instruction get you moving with their upbeat dance classes. Typical styles for classes include swing, rumba, foxtrot and salsa.
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BENEFITS OF DANCING INCLUDE:
Reduced stress, heart disease prevention, increased strength and motor fitness, decreased risk of dementia and diminished depression. *Source: danceacademyusa.com
Cooking Classes
The modern teaching kitchen at Steeple Square is perfect for all types of cooking classes and culinary training. Allison Pusateri and Aziza Keleher teach cooking and baking skills to youth and adults. Even if you have good cooking skills, there is always a new recipe to learn and what better way than from the experts.
Kayaking
Through a partnership with Dubuque County Conservation, you can be active and learn a new hobby like kayaking.
BENEFITS OF KAYAKING:
• It's an aerobic sport, which is also known as a cardiac exercise.
• Spending time outdoors and getting fresh air can help reduce stress.
• Being in the midst of nature is not just enjoyable, it can make you kinder, happier and more creative.
• Brain health benefits: kayaking produces chemical neurotransmitters like dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin that will improve your focus and attention.
• Being more active and exercising regularly can help improve your memory and thinking skills.
*abovehouse.com
