A Message from the Chief Wellness Officer

Hello Everyone,

As the cozy fall season winds down and the holiday season approaches, the festive air sparks many opportunities to reflect on the countless blessings we have experienced over the past year. One of my greatest blessings is having each and every one of you bringing enthusiasm for wellness to every corner of our great university!

Adopting an attitude of gratitude can be beneficial for your health and positively impact your quality of life. People who express the most gratitude are usually happier, sleep better and longer, are more resilient to stress and express more sensitivity and empathy towards others.

There are several ways you can express gratitude for the many blessings life has brought you this year:

·     Write a thank-you note

·     Keep a gratitude journal

·     Reflect on your blessings

·     Practice mindfulness

Take some time this holiday season to express gratitude to those who mean the most to you and to those who impact your life in ways that may go unnoticed.

May you and your families have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Go Bucks!

Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN

Vice President for Health Promotion
University Chief Wellness Officer
Dean and Professor, College of Nursing
Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry, College of Medicine

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