Blog Posts in Category: Stress
September 8, 2015
The Beginning Of Any Semester Can Cause A Great Deal Of Stress, And In Order To Have A Successful Year, Mental Wellness Is Key As a faculty member, you have a lot going on. You are busy with students, grading, and your personal life. It is easy to forget about your own mental wellness as an adult because life can so easily get in the way. The question that I pose to you is: HOW DO YOU STAY STRESS FREE, AND WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? There are many things that you can do to reduce stress. It is... Read More
June 11, 2015
Stress Relieving Techniques to Help You Unwind In today’s society, we are so often bombarded by technology and the responsibilities that come with it. It can be hard to not let yourself become stressed out from all the different emails, appointments, phone calls, texts, work, etc that come along with living in a high paced world. To help yourself unplug from this technologic life, take five to ten minutes out of your day to practice a meditation technique. There are many different ways to help... Read More
June 8, 2015
Discover the benefits of getting active during lunch. Does sitting at a desk all day drain your energy? It can be repetitive and it is bad for your productivity and health. To break up your day behind the desk, head outside to exercise during your lunch break. There are many benefits of exercising on your lunch break, including: It boosts your mood and energy levels by releasing endorphins. This produces a feeling of general wellbeing. It creates more free time, so you don’t have to wake up... Read More
May 11, 2015
When you are feeling stressed, laughter has great short-term and long-term effects! The end of the semester is often a stressful time for everyone. This can lead to tension in the office or at home. How can you get rid of tension and stress? Try laughing! Laughing is a great way to relieve stress! Whether you’re laughing with one of your coworkers or at funny video on YouTube, laughing has a positive impact on your mental and physical health. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughing can: Improve... Read More
May 1, 2015
With the warm summer weather on its way, working out in a gym can get stuffy and old really quick. Experience the warm weather we’ve all been waiting for while also trying something new. This summer, June through August 2015, Healthy UNH Outdoors is offering seven different kayaking and paddle boarding outings, at a reduced rate to faculty, staff, and their guests. The outings range from fifteen to twenty dollars. The classes are offered to all skill levels with instruction included, so there’s... Read More
April 28, 2015
With finals around the corner, students aren’t the only people on campus becoming stressed. The semester is also coming to an end for faculty. Stress can impact your body in many ways, so it’s important to manage stress. Stress has both short-term and long-term effects on your body. Short-term effects can include headaches, upset stomach, overeating or under eating, sleep problems, and angry outbursts. Long-term effects include heart and blood vessel problems, inflammation in the circulatory... Read More
March 31, 2015
The semester is coming to an end, and many of us are beginning to feel the stress that comes with it. April is the perfect time to work on reducing our stress levels, considering its National Stress Awareness Month! Here are four ways to celebrate National Stress Month Awareness Month here on campus: Massage therapy involves working on the body with pressure to promote relaxation and well-being, while also removing stress. UNH offers discounted prices to UNH employees and students. One of the... Read More
March 2, 2015
Not sleeping well lately? Sleep deprivation can have real health consequences. According to the American Psychological Association, “Even light sleep deprivation or poor sleep can affect memory, judgment, stress level, and mood… in addition to contributing to depression, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure.” Adults are constantly on the move! Going to and from work, picking up the kids, and still trying to find the time to complete all those errands. It is a vicious cycle of... Read More
February 17, 2015
Hey UNH Employees! Did you know UNH Offers accessible programs to make a healthy lifestyle easier? Located in the Field House, the Employee Fitness Program (EFP) offers two ways for employees to get active. All staff and faculty are welcome to use this facility, which overlooks the basketball court, at no cost to them. It is a great place for employees who want to work out separately from the students from the Whittemore Center. The best part: the facility has a wide selection of free weights,... Read More
February 12, 2015
There are several moments in life when we are handed situations that cause us to feel nervous or anxious. These emotions can cause us to feel overwhelmed, tense, irritable, and out of control. Anxiety can have severe effects on our body such as feeling fatigued, sweating, stomach upset, pounding heart, lack of hunger and shortness of breath. It is okay to have anxiety in moderation; it helps you maintain focus and can even give you motivation to help you feel prepared. If you ever feel... Read More
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