liveWELL Interviewed Dr. Beth Livingston, Assistant Professor in Management and Entrepreneurship at the UI Tippie College of Business and an expert researcher on work and family management, for ways that individuals and leaders can explore their expectations, set boundaries, and communicate preferences related to work and home that lead to greater well-being and productivity.

The new year always inspires motivation for new personal and professional goals The best way to make lasting lifestyle change is to take those goals or resolutions and break them down into small habits that become engrained in who we are and what we do.

The Division of Student Life, University Human Resources, and other partners have established a Well-Being and Mental Health Campus Collaborative to coordinate programs that enhance the health and well-being of UI staff, faculty, and students.

It’s important to pause our busy lives and reflect upon the things that bring us joy and fill our hearts with gratitude. Find a few tips for feeling grounded and present in the moment.

Blood pressure and blood glucose screenings to be offered in November and December to all UI faculty, staff, and students. Regular preventative health screenings can help lower your risk for chronic health conditions.

Gratitude towards ourselves and toward others builds resilience, improves morale and communication. Different practices are discussed in this Q&A with Nicole Del Castillo, MD, MPH.

Whip up these delicious, healthy meals in 20 minutes or less.

liveWELL interviews Dr. Ruth Grossmann, Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing and nutrition researcher for quick tips to improve nutrition and well-being.

Financial well-being can have an impact at all stages of life – whether you are just getting started with a savings plan, paying down debt, or investing and saving for retirement. liveWELL teamed up with Jon Garfinkel in the Tippie College of Business to learn useful strategies that UI employees can implement right now to start improving their financial well-being.

Find helpful tips and strategies for caring for a loved one from a distance in this article from LivWell Seniors.