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Wellness@Work is challenging you to increase your daily water consumption.  Track your daily water intake throughout July!  Put an “X” in each water drop on your tracking sheet (attached) after you’ve had 8 oz of water. 

The United Nations has declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.  View an article and photos in Guelph Today from our June 21 event on the Guelph Campus. 

What is yoga? 

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice.  The word 'yoga' translates to "unite" or "join," connecting the body and consciousness (United Nations).  

As communities around the world celebrate World No Tobacco Day, U of G’s Guelph campus marks its first day as a tobacco- and smoke-free space.

“It’s something that will help us create a healthier future for everyone on our campus,” said Don O’Leary, vice-president (finance, administration and risk). “It’s an important step for us.”

What has been happening since the 2017 Wellness@Work Survey?  The Wellness@Work Advisory Committee has been working on a draft strategic plan.  

Broad input from University of Guelph employees is important to ensure the Advisory Committee has identified meaningful priorities and to confirm that there are not any significant gaps or omissions in the draft plan.

Please share your feedback by June 18, 2019 to Melissa Horan, Wellness@Work Coordinator at mhoran@uoguelph.ca or extension 53314.

The Wellness@Work Programming Committee has compiled the June calendar of wellness-related events and blog posts. Upcoming events include:

Participate in the Spring Snaps Challenge for your chance to win a prize! 

Snap a photo of beautiful flowers, gardens or trees at U of G and enter your photo to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca to be entered in the contest.  The contest is open until June 21st, 2019. 

Join one of the featured walks (Garden Gander or Arboretum walks) for inspiration.  Now that spring has sprung, there are so many beautiful spaces on campus that we can appreciate, thanks to the U of G Grounds team! 

Please see the attached promotional poster.

"Men and women experience many of the same mental health disorders, but their willingness to talk about their challenges and feelings are very different. The perceived standards of masculinity and stigmas surrounding men seeking support for mental health disorders continue to present challenges."

Learn facts about men's mental health and further information on these tips on how to support men's mental health, including:

1. Become better informed

2. Ask what you can do

3. Be there to listen

4. Don’t blame or judge

The Movember Foundation has compiled a list of 5 things every man should know and do to take care of their health. Here's a sneak peak at the top 5 suggestions:

1.  Spend time with people who make you feel good.

2. Talk, more.

3. Know the numbers.

4. Know thy nuts. Simple.

5. Move, more. 

The Movember Foundation is working to change the face of men's health.  They address some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.

In May during Be Well, Be Safe Week, employees were invited to test their workplace safety knowledge with the Spot the Hazards! activity.  Employees were asked to identify three safety concerns in each of the staged photos, and also share one idea they had to fix one of the safety concerns.

28 people participated in the activity and 3 winners were randomly selected to receive a $25 Hospitality gift card. 

Congratulations to the following winners:

On May 6, 2019 faculty, staff and students from across campus were invited to the Kick-off Celebration for U of G's second annual Be Well, Be Safe Week.  View the keynote speaker recording.