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As we enter the New Year, it can seem like we are constantly being bombarded by “New Year, New Me” messages. One of the most common things people change in the New Year is their diet and exercise habits. The influence of social media allows influencers with no credentials to make health and wellness claims […]
November (and cooler weather) is upon us which means the holiday season is quickly approaching! The holidays can be both an exciting and stressful time of the year. In this month’s WellCats newsletter, we provide some actionable tips and resources to help guide you through the holiday season successfully. Learn more below! 1. Stress […]
Our World Mental Health Day 5K served as a wrap-up to our #StigmaFreeTXST campaign and an opportunity for the San Marcos community to show support for mental health awareness. Thanks to everyone who helped make our first-ever TXST 5k Walk/Run a success! If you weren’t able to make it, here’s a quick rundown of how […]
This month we take some time to prioritize the health of our immune system which protects us from all kinds of illnesses and infections daily. There are many small, simple steps you can take to boost your immune system which add up to big benefits in the long run. The three most powerful ways to […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written By: Iris Montero, Kayley Stack, and Charles Giacona; WellCats Group Exercise Instructors Department of Physical Therapy Graduate Students It is easy for life to become monotonous and automatic. Do you ever feel like every day you are on auto-pilot? It is important to seek out revival to be able to flourish and revive the […]
WellCats offerings will help you adopt lifestyle changes that last and achieve fitness goals. When you join WellCats, you gain FREE access to: HEALTH BEHAVIOR CHANGE COACHING Meet one-on-one virtually with a national board-certified health and wellness coach to learn how to find and keep your motivation, manage time, develop good habits, and improve your […]
Written by Farooq Deep, Graduate Assistant, WellCats “The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” – Joshua Becker. To declutter is to remove messes or clutter—from a space. Decluttering doesn’t just clear your closets, basement or garage of stuff you no longer need, it can also […]