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Heart health
Feb 08, 2024
  • Carson Allred

Pump Up the Love: American Heart Health Month

It’s February which means it’s time to break out the chocolate strawberries, but not without thinking about our hearts first! According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause...

Are you ready to thrive blog cover - pirate ship
Jan 19, 2024
  • Jodi Quemelen
  • Steven Trotter
  • Suzanne McDonald

Are You Ready to Thrive?

Thrive ('thriv), verb, to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances.  Picture your well-being as a car's fuel gauge, with each level representing a state of...

people jumping in a sunset
Jan 12, 2024
  • Carly Fields

New Year – Intention Setting

What is an intention?  A few of you might be asking yourselves, “what is an intention?”. An intention is defined as having an aim or purpose to achieve a goal....

Polar Bear Plunge 2024
Jan 12, 2024
  • Mackenzie Hudson

Polar Bear Plunge 2024!

Who’s ready to take the plunge? The 28th annual Polar Bear Plunge is coming up! The Polar Bear Plunge is a tradition that was started when 35 participants jumped into the icy...

Adventure Trips - Spring 2024 Blog Cover
Dec 14, 2023
  • Emma Campbell

Adventure Trips – Spring 2024

From hiking to climbing to skydiving, there truly is something for everyone! The Adventure Leadership Program has so many amazing events coming up in Spring 2024. Want to learn more?...

Friends laying on grass laughing
Nov 10, 2023
  • Carson Allred

World Kindness Day!

Did you know that November 13th is actually an international holiday?  It's World Kindness Day! This holiday is celebrated by many countries around the world and dates back to a...

Friends laughing with fall leaves
Nov 08, 2023
  • Emma Campbell

How to Have the Perfect November

November is a busy month, whether you're preparing for finals, traveling home for Thanksgiving, or just trying to relieve stress. Read this blog for some cozy fall activities to boost...

Fall decor and candle - Making the Most of Shorter Days blog cover
Oct 25, 2023
  • Mackenzie Hudson

Making the Most of Shorter Days

As we near the colder weather, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be approaching. SAD is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons, most often times during the...

Laptop with Halloween themed decor & snacks - Halloween Movie Night Snacks blog cover
Oct 16, 2023
  • Ashton Phillips

Halloween Movie Night Snacks

It's officially Halloween season! Check out this blog for some fun & healthy spooky snacks for your next Halloween movie night. Read more here!

Breast Cancer Awareness blog cover - pink ribbons
Oct 13, 2023
  • Jodi Quemelen

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, join the Well-Being Collective as we stand in solidarity with those battling breast cancer and aim to spread awareness throughout the ECU community. According to the CDC, each...