Physical Health
Rethinking Rule-Based Eating
Rethinking Rule-Based Eating How do you decide what to eat? It’s a choice we make constantly, affected by all kinds of factors like what’s available, time, money, what our stomachs and taste buds are begging for. There are background voices, too: a lifetime of seeing food ads, media about the latest diet craze or a…
Setting Yourself Up for Success
We all have tried to start healthy habits or stop doing something we think isn’t good for us. The impulse is good: we want to grow as a person. You enrolled at UW with the goal of growing and self-improvement: getting an education, developing your “adulting” skills, and (hopefully) positioning yourself for what comes next. …
Why Coaching?
Why Coaching? I have to admit that when I first heard about the idea of using a health coach, I was skeptical. (Mostly on the inside, of course. I didn’t want to offend the person talking to me.) I thought that only rich people — or someone with WAY worse health than me would work…
Unplug at Holy Wisdom Monastery
Unplug at Holy Wisdom Monastery Located just twenty minutes northwest of the UW-Madison campus, Holy Wisdom Monastery is a place of prayer and hospitality, committed to environmental justice and respect for people of all walks of life. Holy Wisdom Monastery has a little bit of everything. You can explore forest trails, walk through prairies of…
Paddle On, Badgers!
Going for a paddle on one of Madison’s lakes is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy some quiet time by yourself or have fun with friends. If you have your own kayak or paddleboard, getting out on the water is easy enough. But there are also several inexpensive rental options close to campus;…
Sleep — Your Secret Sauce
Sleep — Your Secret Sauce Sleep is one of the most overlooked areas of wellness, especially on college campuses. I would argue that sleep is your secret sauce that can help you thrive. I know there is a certain “cool” factor to bragging about how little sleep you are getting. Course work is in high…
Eat Well During the Holidays
Fall and winter holiday season is upon us! For many people in the United States, the celebrations from Thanksgiving through the New Year is synonymous with food — and it also might mean family gatherings, shopping sprees, or catching up on sleep, Netflix, and laundry. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have faced very…
Saving the Planet, Preserving My Health, and Saving Money? Sign me up!!
Saving the Planet, Preserving My Health, and Saving Money? Sign me up!! Life gets crazy sometimes, and if you are like me that craziness can lead to eating foods that may not be the best choice. I am a perpetual snacker, so having some nutritious options at my fingertips really helps me reduce the stress…
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Snowshoeing around Madison
Candid Corner: Snowshoeing around Madison Yes, it may be cold. But the deep winter in Madison is also beautiful! And there are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy it. Remaining active and getting outside is especially important during the pandemic that limits our options for recreation, exercise, and connection with others. Snowshoeing hits…
It’s Cross-Country Ski Season!
Candid Corner: It’s Cross-Country Ski Season! It is December! That means winter is truly here in Wisconsin. And snow is just around the corner. With snow, comes the chance to get out for some cross-country (nordic) skiing. And there are some good options for cross-country skiing right here in Madison. One of the first resources…
Take a Walk in Nature, Right Here in Madison
Candid Corner: Take a Walk in Nature, Right Here in Madison One of the best ways to attend to our physical and mental health is to simply take a walk. Pausing in the midst of studying and stress to get out in fresh air and move is a fantastic way to reset and refocus. It…
Fall Back… to Sleep!
Fall Back… to Sleep! Mark your calendars! This upcoming weekend (Saturday to Sunday overnight) is the “fall back” one-hour time change. It is the time of year when we all bask in an extra hour of sleep! At this time in the semester, sleep can feel a bit like a rare commodity. In fact, I’m…
Ride Your Bike in One of the Top Cycling Cities in the Nation
Candid Corner: Ride Your Bike in One of the Top Cycling Cities in the Nation Did you know that Madison is considered one of the five best cities in the nation for riding a bike?! And we have a platinum designation from the League of American Bicyclists. Cycling is a fantastic way to exercise, enjoy…
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COVID-19 Hasn’t Disappeared: Keep Practicing These Precautions
COVID-19 Hasn’t Disappeared: Keep Practicing These Precautions In the past few weeks, the sentiment surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has started to change. Wisconsin’s Safer-At-Home order is lifted, many businesses are reopening their doors, and students are gathering with increasing frequency. We’re thrilled that some restrictions have been able to be safely scaled back, and we’re…
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Self Care for the Long Haul
Self Care for the Long Haul By Ginger Morgan, Director of Candid I don’t know about you, but for me it’s beginning to sink in that we may be doing this “Safer At Home” thing for a while. One of the unsettling things about navigating this new normal is that we don’t really know how…