UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES
Register for this 5-week program to practice healthy habits while scoring bingos and earning liveWELL points.
the foundations of well-being in this group coaching series.
BACKTOTHEBASICS
BuildYourFoundationofWell-Being
Take control of your well-being! In a world filled with complex health advice, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Back to the Basics will help you cut through the noise and focus on simple, evidence-based practices that truly make a difference.
What To Expect
The sessions will be interactive and are designed to encourage reflection, discussion, and active participation. You'll learn simple, effective strategies in a supportive group setting!
CELEBRATE EARTHMONTH
by spending time in nature
April is Earth Month! Take time to connect with nature and appreciate our planet.
WAYSTOENJOYNATURE:
TAKE A HIKE
Explore a local trail or park.
GO FOR A PICNIC
Enjoy a meal outdoors with friends or family
MEDITATE OUTDOORS
Pay attention to the sights and sounds around you
READ OUTSIDE
Relax with a good read under a tree.
VOLUNTEER
Help keep your community clean or restore habitats.
HIGHLIGHTEDRESOURCES:
Find local trails
TAKE PHOTOS
Capture plants, landscapes, and wildlife.
Have a fruit/ vegetable as a snack
Substitute a sedentary behavior for an active one
Write down 3 things you’re grateful for
Do a favor or task for someone
Identify 3 activities you find calming; do one
Set a weekly spending limit and track your expenses
Include a fruit/vegetable with breakfast
Establish a bedtime routine and start doing it
Try a new way to move
Avoid caffeine and alcohol for 8 hours before bedtime
Do a physical activity with a group or partner
Send a note of thanks or gratitude to someone
FREE SPACE
Eat at least 3 different colors of fruits and vegetables
Explore free financial education resources
Stretch for at least 10 minutes
Make 1 change to your sleep space to improve the environment
Try a new fruit/vegetable or prepare one in a new way
Make a list of 5 activities that bring you joy; do one
Take a movement break every hour during a day
Register to receive weekly emails with helpful tips for completing the activities. In the weekly emails, you will also find bonus codes to submit at MyLiveWELL Portal and earn wellness points to use in the liveWELL store!
Download a sleep or meditation app or podcast
Eat only the fruits and vegetables you truly enjoy
Spend 30 minutes doing movement you enjoy
List your top three financial goals for this year
Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
TAKETHEPERSONAL HEALTHASSESSMENT
Participate in the (PHA) and be entered into our monthly drawing for two chances to win $250 prize!
The PHA is a confidential survey that helps you reflect on your well-being and access valuable resources. When campus participates in the PHA, we learn about population well-being within the University of Iowa. This collective effort strengthens our understanding and drives meaningful health initiatives campus-wide.
Complete the PHA during work hours. It’s quick, easy, and confidential.
