For much of Montana, winter and summer had a slugfest over the weekend. The 70-degree temperature swing was especially welcomed here in Bozeman to stunt the frightening Bridger Foothills fire that exploded over the weekend. But as we passed Labor Day and seem to have settled into some nice fall weather, it gave me somewhat … Continue reading Getting into Fall
Crazy Trailblazing
Happy Summer! We're currently running our annual Trailblazer challenge as part of the MUS Wellness Incentive program, and I've been enjoying all the awesome posts of your adventures in our beautiful state, so I thought I'd share one of mine. The objective of the trailblazer challenge is to go seek out some unexplored territory (for … Continue reading Crazy Trailblazing
Wellbeing Tips from Whil during COVID Pandemic
Our wellbeing and mindfulness partner Whil shared some expert tips with us for staying mentally and emotionally healthy during the COVID pandemic, and we wanted to pass them along to you! Remember, if you are an MUS Benefits Plan member, you have access to Whil micro-learning sessions in the subjects of mindfulness/meditation, sleep, and yoga … Continue reading Wellbeing Tips from Whil during COVID Pandemic
Keeping it Positive
We asked our Wellness Champions around the state what they've been doing at home to stay positive and healthy. We got some great responses so we thought we'd share! Staying engaged, positive, and focused on healthy habits is essential in times like these! Here's a sampling from our Champs: "...much daily yoga and dog walking...finally … Continue reading Keeping it Positive
Take a Walk with Trudy
With everything in our world consumed with coronavirus news, we thought you could use a feel-good story from one of our MUS employees. Also, our planned Wellness theme for 2020 (before COVID-19 hit), was healthy aging, and the following story is a wonderful example of how to make your health a priority, lifestyle, and long-term … Continue reading Take a Walk with Trudy
Montana Moves Video: Welcome to My House
https://vimeo.com/400710411 https://vimeo.com/400710411 MUS Wellness Exercise Specialist Neal Andrews says "Hi" from home, and invites you to tour his home gym. More home exercise video and resources to come! Stay well everyone!
MUS Wellness Update
"Boy, that escalated quickly..." ---Anchorman Ron Burgundy What a whirlwind of a week-and-a-half. I remember, way way back a long time ago---you know, like 9 or 10 days ago---when it was announced that March Madness would be played with no spectators in attendance. "Wow", I thought, "This is really getting crazy." [Insert ironic, exasperated laughter] … Continue reading MUS Wellness Update
Coronavirus Info and Quiz
Even though there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 in Montana, the subject is still very much on people's minds, and our senses are heightened as we brace for the possible impacts of this illness on our country and state. During times like these, it's important to stay well informed from expert health sources, … Continue reading Coronavirus Info and Quiz
To Train, or not to Train?
That is the question---during two key times---when you're sick, and when you're dealing with a minor injury. Being that it's February, the flu has run rampant through many parts of Montana, and that I just had to deal with this question personally, today I'm going to focus on the question dealing with sickness: "When should … Continue reading To Train, or not to Train?
In the Groove
We're 50 days into the New Year/New Decade. It's always easy at this point of the year, after a fresh start, to bog down, to lose momentum, and slip back into old familiar habits. February can be tough: the weather is unpredictable, illness threatens to run rampant at our places of work and in our … Continue reading In the Groove
