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Walk for Wellness: The Benefits of Walking

Exercise is an essential part of our lives and is crucial to staying physically healthy, but it’s also an important part of maintaining mental wellness. Running is among the most popular forms of exercise (often synonymous with the term), but for many it can be difficult due to the stress that it can put on […]

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Filling Your Cup

  With the new school year in full swing, and fall festivities just around the corner, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed with your personal and professional obligations. It is especially important during busy seasons to prioritize time for yourself to recharge and refresh to avoid burnout. According to an article by Taylor and Millear, […]

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Q&A with Gilbert Lopez | Therapy Assistance Online Coordinator

Gilbert Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker for the TXST Counseling Center and also serves as the coordinator for Therapy Assistance Online (TAO). When he’s not enjoying late nights (and early mornings) with his 14-month-old son, you can find Gilbert outside enjoying the scenic views of the hill country or somewhere playing chess. Learn […]

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Snow Cone Event Recap

It’s SNOW COOL to be a Bobcat employee! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Annual Snow Cone event on July 29. We had a blast celebrating our Bobcat family and beating the heat with cool and refreshing sweet treats. Miss out on the fun? Here’s how it went:   On the […]

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Spring into Motion Challenge Testimonial ft. Dr. Caitlin Gabor

Dr. Caitlin Gabor is a professor of Biology in the College of Science and Engineering. She teaches courses covering Organismal Biology, Behavioral Ecology, and Evolutionary Ecology and her research interests include Animal Behavior, Behavioral Endocrinology, Behavioral Ecology, and Conservation Physiology. While a lot of her time is dedicated to teaching and research, she is also […]

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Spring Into Motion Recap

Spring Into Motion has finally come to an end! Our four-week adventure through the program has shown that Texas State knows to get moving in all different kinds of ways. To all those who participated, thank you so much for bringing your excitement and motivation along with you!  Trivia questions, wall posts, a constantly updating […]

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Q&A With Rose Trevino | TXST Work Life Coordinator

Rose Trevino works in the Office of Human Resources as the Work Life coordinator. She oversees Bobcat Balance (TXST’s Employee Assistance Program), Employee Discounts, and the Employee well-being program. When she’s not in office fine-tuning the Work Life program, you might spot her exercising for a mental health boost or using wellness time and heading […]

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Organizing Your Nutrition

Prepping meals can often be a challenge. We’ve all been there- with ten minutes until you have to be out the door for work, and you can’t find anything to take for lunch. It seems like you must settle for a protein bar or go out to lunch again. While it is better to eat […]

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Maintaining an Accountable Office

Written by Kelci Baez Nutrition Graduate Assistant After more than a year of isolation, many have reevaluated priorities in various aspects of their life. Health and wellness are areas that have become a priority of focus, and many are looking to either continue or re-establish healthy habits as they return to their physical office. One […]