Blog Posts in Category: Katelyn Fougere
June 7, 2016
Join the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And Let The Stress Fly Away The challenges that life throws at you have the ability of causing a lot of stress, but it’s up to you to figure out how to deal with the stress that you’re facing. What do you do when you feel like the stress is taking over your life? Do you let it be or do you try and get help? The next time you’re feeling stressed over the challenges life throws at you, do something about it. Not dealing with your troubles only makes... Read More
April 29, 2016
Find Healthier Alternatives to That “Comfort” Food During Final Exams The end of the semester is just about here which means long stressful nights in the library is coming to a near. Spending those long hours in the library either staring at your computer screen, memorizing the hundreds of flashcards or teaching yourself those chemistry equations that look like “gibberish” to you may leave you feeling tremendously stressed. So what always makes you feel better when you feel this type of stress... Read More
April 1, 2016
Improve Your Climate FIRST How do you feel about your workplace climate? Does it support you in striving to your fullest potential? Do you feel more motivated and satisfied at work if you have positive or negative support behind you? What you’re probably thinking right now is correct - positivity is key. Come join your fellow faculty members, department chairs, directors and deans in UNH’s UNH Advance Academic Leaders’ Workshop, which is aimed at improving workplace climate and showing faculty... Read More
February 17, 2016
UNH Athletes, Get Your fuel From the Fueling Station What’s better than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich right before a strenuous practice? Or what about slurping down a nice, cold Trumoo Chocolate Milk after a long cross country run? Do you ever need a quick break from practice to refuel yourself? Well, come to the new Wildcat Fueling Station before, during, or after your practice for a quick snack filled with a significant amount of calories, protein, and carbohydrates that will give you a... Read More
January 19, 2016
Kognito is here and can help make a difference! Do you know a friend or classmate who is feeling sad or stressed? Maybe they do not even know why? Are you looking for something that will help you recognize these challenges so that they can receive some support for the distress they are currently feeling? Different signs of emotional distress are extremely important to recognize right away to prevent them from worsening and to receive further support. UNH offers students an online program,... Read More
January 15, 2016
Start making a plan on ways to quit smoking According to Quitter’s Circle, 76% of smokers said it was easier to continue smoking than to try quitting. Although smoking is addictive, it is possible to eliminate the addiction and quit before matters get worse and you see your health decline. We stress so much on getting the proper nutrition, getting the proper amount of physical activity and maintaining a healthy mentality towards life; however, your health will not improve if you add smoking to... Read More
January 5, 2016
Come learn more about how group fitness classes are the new in! Go ahead and put on your appropriate workout attire and shuffle down to the Field House for professionally led fitness classes. The Wildcat Workout Project is held in the Field House and encourages UNH Employees, as well as any dependents over the age of 18, to come fully energized and ready to work up a sweat! These fitness classes were created to allow the employees at UNH to feel less stressed when working out. Since the Field... Read More
December 1, 2015
Learn about UNH’s aim towards maintaining a community with as little smoking as possible Did you know that UNH has a specific policy intended to limit tobacco use on campus? It has since 2002. Under the policy, smoking is not permitted in the following campus areas: Inside all buildings owned and occupied or leased and occupied by UNH. University vehicles. Outdoor Areas:Entrances and outside stairways to buildings, and outdoor passageways to entrances and stairways. Smoking will not be allowed... Read More
November 10, 2015
Don’t Give Up Your Parking Spot, Get Care on Campus! Are you a UNH employee? Do you ever worry about having to miss time from work to attend medical appointments? Well, the UNH Employee Clinic might be just what you need. In 2012, UNH opened an on-campus employee health clinic that is easily accessed by all UNH employees and dependents over the age of 18. The UNH Employee Clinic provides employee members with plenty of services right on campus specifically targeted at specific individual needs... Read More
September 24, 2015
UNH Employees, Do You Feel Stressed? Do You Feel Like You Need to Find New Ways to Cope? The moment you feel yourself getting stressed, stop and think of ways to remove the negativity and initial discomfort. Even though nutrition and physical activity are two of the most important components of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, your mental wellness is just as important. Sustaining a negative state of mind will put your health at risk. According to the American Psychological Association,... Read More
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