Posts in Category: I am Healthy UNH
August 27, 2013
Library Services Assistant – Boston Library Consortium Expert Dimond Library, Interlibrary Loan Year Started at UNH: 2005 What does health mean to you?: Health is one of the few things that can’t be overstated, right? You’re lost without it. Health is happiness. Health is freedom. Health can also be a mildly annoying topic to hear someone else go on about, so I’ll stop there. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: Does wearing sunblock count? How do you stay fit?: I ride my bike to work when... Read More
August 22, 2013
Office Aid, Life Guard, Swim instructor, Personal Trainer Campus Recreation, Aquatics Year Started at UNH: 2010 What does health mean to you?: Health means that both your physically well and mentally happy. When I am healthy, it means that my stress is down, I have energy to do the things I love and need to do, I participate socially with those I care about, I can work through most issues that come my way without being affected negatively, and my body feels good and without pain. Health is a... Read More
August 21, 2013
Director, Health Care Cost Containment Finance and Administration Year Started at UNH: 2000 What does health mean to you?: Being able to do the things I want to easily; having more energy, being able to say “yes” when my friends want to go for a bike ride, train for a road race or just go for a walk around the neighborhood. I want to keep up with my kids, my husband (who is very fit) and my dogs. It also means less time at the doctor’s office; that’s my biggest goal! What do you do to make a... Read More
August 19, 2013
Work Study at Business Services College of Life Sciences and Agriculture Year Started at UNH: 2009 What does health mean to you?: Health, to me, is having a positive mind and outlook on life. Obstacles only help us discover new things about ourselves and seeing it as an opportunity, rather than a problem, can make all the difference. Being healthy is also finding the right balance between yourself and the environment, while respecting both. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I worked on a... Read More
August 15, 2013
Field Specialist in Food & Agriculture UNH Cooperative Extension Year Started at UNH: 2011 What does health mean to you?: Simple meals, plenty of outdoor activities, and peace of mind. Keeping my mind & body in balance. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: Eat lots of vegetables! Occasionally my office mates and I will go out for a post-work bike ride and share in a pot luck after. We don’t often have time to engage socially, and this way we encourage each other to stay active and be... Read More
August 12, 2013
Project Director Institute for Health Policy & Practice Year Started at UNH: 2010 What does health mean to you?: My health is, perhaps, the most important aspect of my life. Life is no fun when one is sick or injured. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I found that I disliked sitting in front of my computer for hours at a time. So I bought a podium to raise my keyboard and a platform to raise my monitor. I also bought a StairMaster. Now I have the options of sitting; standing; or... Read More
July 24, 2013
Sales Manager for Nemo Equipment (Ben) Year Started at UNH: 2012 What does health mean to you?: For us, health means eating whole, local foods as much as possible, getting outside with our dogs, and being active! What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: We try to take advantage of all of the amazing recreation and healthy food resources available to us! Mendoms Pond is the perfect spot for an after-work swim, Adams Point is a beautiful retreat to walk our dogs, and the Dairy Bar offers a ton of... Read More
July 8, 2013
College of Liberal Arts What does health mean to you?: Health is all about loving who you are and loving your body enough to take care of it; emotionally, mentally, and physically. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: When I came to the Freshman Orientation, I loved using the Wildcat (portion) Plates. I also can’t wait to start taking some of the Boot Camps offered. How do you stay fit?: I was a gymnast all through high school. I also love to run. I am training this summer to run in my first... Read More
June 28, 2013
Educational Counselor/Tutor Coordinator Center for Academic Resources (CFAR) Year Started at UNH: 2011 What does health mean to you?: Health is the ability to thrive physically, mentally, spiritually, socially…it’s having something for every dimension of wellness. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I like to stay active when I can. I built a standing work station, I go for a walk, run or work out on my lunch breaks or at the end of the day. I try to be as social as I can and engage with... Read More
June 27, 2013
Information Technologist Research Computing Center Year Started at UNH: 2011 What does health mean to you?: It means taking care of myself – body and mind. I find that happiness is the key. You can’t truly be healthy if you aren't happy. What do you do to make a Healthy UNH?: I use the Employee Fitness Center, and run on the indoor track when it’s available. I participate in Healthy Returns and the USNH Wellness Connection, and I did the Stress Eraser program. I also run the UNH Homecoming 5K... Read More
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