Crosby Wellness
For Staff. For Life.
Upcoming Events
May 1st- May31st: May Wellness Challenge
May 19th @ 5pm: Virtual Happy Hour & Noah's Bday
May 25 @5pm: Virtual Yoga
- Richard- supplying masks to our students
- Near Peer Team- calling 300+ students for TLS reminders
Happy Birthday to the following May babies!
- Blaine- May 6
- Hollis- May 10
- Levette- May 12
- Noah- May 19
- Miriam- May 30
- Grace- 1 year!!
- Alyson- 22 years!!
May Wellness Challenge
The monthly wellness challenge is simple- drink more water and track your intake each day. Earn a point for every 8oz of water you drink in a day.You will submit your points at the end of each week. The person with the most points will win. Submit your points here.
BONUS POINTS: If you use a reusable water bottle for the day- you can earn 2 extra points for each day! That is a potential for 14 extra points a week!
Best Posture For WFH
Are you feeling more body aches from this work from home experience? This may be connected to your change work space and posture as you work at a new work environment. Read the tips below to see how you could adjust your work enviroment to help your body adapt.
1. Work at a desk or table with adequate knee/foot clearance so that you can sit/stand close to your laptop.
2. Use a separate keyboard and mouse with your laptop.
3. Position the keyboard and mouse directly in front of you within easy reach.
4. Position your laptop so that the top of the screen is level with your eye height. If you don’t have a laptop riser, use a box file or some books to raise your laptop. Or plug in a separate monitor if you have one.
5. If sitting, use an adjustable chair. Use a rolled-up hand towel for extra lower back support, if needed. If your chair is too low, sit on a cushion to raise your seat height.
6. Maintain a good posture; if sitting, try to ensure that the small of your back is supported, your shoulders are relaxed (not slumped, not elevated), and that there is no unwelcome pressure on the back of your knees. If standing (e.g. at your kitchen worktop), keep your legs, torso, neck and head approximately in line and vertical – don’t slouch, lean or twist to the side.
7. Don’t sit or stand for too long – change your posture every few minutes and take regular micro-breaks away from your laptop.
8. Stretch- practice yoga or movement throughout the day to avoid stiffness in your body.
9. When sitting place feet flat on the floor. Avoid crossing your legs in your chair for long periods of time.
10. Limit the time you work from your bed! Not only is your bed limited in supporting your body properly while working, you have also made your sleeping zone a space to think about and worry about work!
RECIPE: Healthy Snack Ideas
I don't know about you, but all of this time at home as left me snacking more and more! I have been researching fresh and healthy snack ideas that I can make at home to help me get through the afternoon slump. Check out these snack ideas for your next afternoon pick-me-up.
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https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/g92/10-healthiest-snacks-104257/
About Us
Email: mtang@crosbyscholars.org
Website: https://www.crosbyscholars.org
Location: 2701 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Phone: 3367255371