This class is co-sponsored by the Stanford WorkLife Office. While caring for an aging family member can be rewarding, it can also have a significant impact on the health and well-being of the caregiver. Navigating demands on time, emotional energy, and attention can be overwhelming, so developing coping and respite strategies are critical to the …
As the New Year unfolds, it’s your time to shine! Join us on a transformative journey in our two-session online class where creativity meets intention in the most empowering way. Discover the art of vision boarding, a vibrant and dynamic process that allows you to visualize your aspirations, dreams, and desires by bringing together inspiring …
Discover how food choices can help prevent—and even reverse—common chronic conditions. In this three-part online series, you’ll explore the science of nutrition and learn practical strategies to support healthy blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. The first class focuses on diabetes, where you’ll learn how to eat carbohydrates strategically to prevent blood sugar spikes …
In the constant tug of war between workplace demands and our human capacity, essential dynamics like collaboration, cohesion, and validation are often sacrificed. This represents a critical missed opportunity, as scientific evidence confirms these positive interactions significantly boost workplace productivity, enhance problem-solving capabilities, spark innovation, and strengthen team cohesion. Research reveals that kindness promotes physical …
What does it really mean to be happy? While some people seek happiness in external factors, research has found that the true keys to happiness come from within. It does take some work on your part, but by making small adjustments in mindset and behavior, you can reap the rewards of a happier life. In …
We constantly hear about the importance of interpersonal skills, calling on us to be “compassionate, flexible, resilient, communicative,” to name a few. These sound great, but how do we actually put those skills into practice to collaborate and connect more effectively, and what does that look and feel like in our work and in our …
Excess sugar intake is linked to numerous health problems, including weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Too much added sugar can also contribute to high blood pressure, and chronic inflammation. Ah, sugar… we know it’s not good for us, but we can’t seem to stop eating it! In fact, most Americans consume …
Regular medical care with a trusted provider is an important part of your wellness plan, whether your visit is an annual wellness check-up, to address a specific medical concern, or for ongoing chronic conditions. Yet the amount of time you are able to spend with your provider is often limited. What can you do to …
Self-care is not self-indulgence. In our fast-paced, performance-driven culture, a robust self-care plan fortifies our resilience to stress and is the foundation from which healthy behaviors can grow and blossom. But how can we tell which self-care tools are supported by science to truly improve our health and wellness? And how do we put together …
There is strong evidence that lifestyle factors play a significant role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and improving heart health. Many of these lifestyle factors are choices we make every day in what we eat, how we move, when we sleep, and more. Join us for an informative webinar with Stanford physician Dr. …