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title: Fall Into What's Happening with Employee Health and Well-Being
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| View in browser Dear Rice Faculty and Staff,   From Mat Pilates and MicroBoosts to massage, mindfulness and more, here’s what’s happening in Employee Health & Well-Being this fall! September Wellness Wednesday: Owls on the Mat Recharge your mind and body this Wellness Wednesday by joining a Mat Pilates session hosted by Meredith Bonner, executive director for Rice Global, along with the Employee Health and Well-Being team. This session, led by Pilates instructor Raven Gamble, combines movement with intentional breathing to provide a full-body workout that enhances functional stability while giving your mind a much-needed reset.   Date: Wednesday, Sept.30 Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Location: Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center MAC Gym (2nd floor) RSVP to Owls on the Matt Save the Date: Week of Well-Being Oct. 12-16 with Rice Employee Health & Well-Being and the HR Benefits Team Five days. Plenty of ways to do well. Join us throughout Week of Well-Being for opportunities to move, connect, reset and maybe even find a little calm in the middle of October. Check out a few highlights below, and be sure to explore the full schedule for even more happening throughout the week. Note: No membership required for events located in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Monday, Oct. 12: Meditation & Intention Setting \| 9:15 a.m. \| Rice Memorial Chapel Tuesday, Oct. 13: Well-Being Fair \| 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. \| Grand Hall RMC Wednesday, Oct. 14: Qigong \| 11 a .m. \| Academic Quad Wednesday, Oct. 14: Talent & Development: Exploring Health & Wellness in iO \| 12 p.m. \| COB 112 Wednesday, Oct. 14: Functional Movement \| 3:45 p.m. \| MPR 1, Recreation and Wellness Center Thursday, Oct. 15: Qigong \| 11 a .m. \| Academic Quad Thursday, Oct. 15: Functional Movement \| 3:45 p.m. \| MPR 1, Recreation and Wellness Center Friday, Oct. 16: Health Coaching, Demystified: Goals, Guidance & Getting Started \| 9 a.m. \| Zoom Session Friday, Oct. 16: Closing Meditation \| 11 a.m. \| Rice Memorial Chapel Register for Week of Well-Being Here Rice Health Coaching Three Sessions. ZERO Dollars.  Rice employees have access to three FREE 50-minute health coaching sessions designed to help you turn your health and well-being goals into realistic, sustainable action. No overhaul required; just a place to figure out what matters to you and what might actually work in your life. Meet Our Health Coaches and Get Started MicroBoost Monday: Creating a Calming Workspace MicroBoost Mondays are 15-minute wellness resets designed to bring well-being to the workday. Sessions will help you pause, regain refocus and return to your day with renewed clarity and intention. Our next session will be: Monday, Oct. 5: Creating a Calming Workspace How light, plants and layout affect focus and mood. RSVP to October's MicroBoost Monday Health Hype or Actually Helpful? From cold plunges and intermittent fasting to viral longevity hacks and targeted supplements, wellness advice seems to be everywhere. But how can you distinguish genuine, evidence-based recommendations from clever marketing tactics? This fall, Dr. Anatolia Vick leads Navigating Health & Wellness Trends: Health Hype or Helpful? through the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies. Across five engaging weeks, you will examine trendy wellness claims through a thoughtful, research-backed lens—empowering you to ask insightful questions and discern what is genuinely worth bringing into your own routine. Because your algorithm probably shouldn’t be your primary care provider. Learn More About Navigating Health & Wellness Trends A Little Recovery, Right on Campus Need a reset? Chair Massage returns on Friday, Sept. 25, offering a convenient way to step away from your desk and recharge. Looking for a longer session? Regular massage appointments are also available through the Recreation and Wellness Center's Recovery Services. This is a fee-based service. Learn More About Recovery Services Find Your Nirvana; Literally Need a little less go, go, go and a little more ahhh? Nirvana offers mindfulness-based sessions to help you slow down and reset, without leaving campus. Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop being productive for a minute. Bring Well-Being to Your Department Did you know Employee Health & Well-Being can come to you? Our team offers outreach services for departments and groups across campus, making it easier to incorporate health and well-being into meetings, events, retreats and the workday. And don’t forget about your Owl-Liance Leaders! Owl-Liance connects employees with a well-being ambassador within their area who can help share resources, opportunities and information with your department.  No “fowl” excuses! You don’t need an hour, a new routine or a total life overhaul —fifteen minutes here, a little movement there, maybe a massage for good measure. Always remember, small things count.   Stay well, Employee Health & Well-Being Team Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005-1827 |
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