Welcome to the Wellness website - your ultimate resource to overall health, wealth and happiness!
Our Mission:Inspiring employees to live the best version of themselves through wellness.
Our Vision: To foster a balanced, holistic life through the connected and interactive combination of the five wellness pillars. This is achieved by having quality relationships and pride in what is contributed to our communities, professional enrichment, self awareness and emotional resiliency, the security of finances, and the vibrancy of physical health.
Navigate through the menu on your left to discover how to be well at Collin, where you can get involved and what's happening.
Brought to you by the Wellness Committee. Find your best self today!
Connection|Emotional|Enrichment| Financial|Physical
March 2024: March Madness! Collin College Bracket Challenge 2024
Join the Collin College Bracket Challenge! Predict which teams will win during the NCAA Division Men's Basketball Tournament. Join the Collin-Bracket 24 group and complete your brackets before 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21.
February 2024: Meaningful Connections
Read the February newsletter. Also join the New Year, New You Burnalong Wellness Challenge. Full-time employees who earn at least 230 points in the Burnalong
platform between January 22 and March 22 will be entered in a drawing for one of three
prizes!
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Which two employees are featured in this newsletter’s friendship spotlight?
Send your response to TrainingAndDevelopment@Collin.edu. One drawing winner will be randomly selected from all full-time employee participants who email the correct answer by midnight on Feb. 11, 2024. The winner will receive two complimentary seats for lunch at the Frisco Campus Red Room on April 19.
January 2024: New Year, New You
Read the January newsletter. Also join the New Year, New You Burnalong Wellness Challenge.
December 2023: Peace!
Keep "peace of mind" with your fitness and wellness during the holidays.
Read the December newsletter.
November 2023: Gratitude Can Change Your Attitude
Before we get too caught up in the business of the upcoming holiday season, let’s take a moment to reflect on the things for which we are grateful. Expressing gratefulness has been shown to increase inner peace and contentment as well as improve overall health and well-being.
Read the November newsletter here.
October 2023: Community Health - Care for those around you
Embrace the essence of community throughout October, exploring its vital role in enhancing our holistic health. Discover the strength of collective connections that inspire positive transformations.
See how you can make a difference to those in your family and friend circles, as well as in your community by reading the October Newsletter.
September 2023: Self-Improvement Month
"S" is for September and Self-Improvement Month. Self-Improvement Month provides the opportunity to make a conscious effort to grow personally or professionally. What that looks like is unique for each of us and requires that we set goals and take action.
Through self-improvement, you have the opportunity to create a healthier lifestyle and a heightened sense of self-awareness. Additionally, you may find that you build better problem-solving skills, which can make you more adaptable to changes in the future.
After all, life is not static. Instead of letting life speed by you, take the initiative to improve yourself and let it lead you to amazing things.
There is no limit to how or how often you can practice self-improvement. The list provided is not exhaustive; however, it is an excellent place to start.
August 2023: Health at Every Stage of Life
August is the perfect time to reflect on your health and your loved ones, no matter their age. Our August newsletter has tips, articles and more to guide you on this journey.
For fitness classes at a campus near you, check out our Physical pillar page.
Don't forget about Burnalong - your free wellness platform for all things health and wellness! Are you a member yet? Join Burnalong for free today!
July 2023: Your emotions are calling ... are you answering?
This month's focus is connecting emotionally to ourselves and others. We have informational articles and more in our July newsletter.
June 2023: Every Body is a Beach Body!
Our June newsletter is jam packed with activities, information and tips to stay cool, connected and encouraged
during your summer workouts! Read about the latest employee challenge, and free financial webinars provided by Corebridge Financial.
May 2023: Mental Health Awareness Month
Our May newsletter is filled with valuable resources and information on mental health awareness.
Check out our Emotional Pillar page for additional info from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
April 2023
Check out some highlights in our April newsletter:
- Winners: New Year, New You challenge
- Enrichment: How friends enrich the workplace
- Enrichment: Taking care of others? Don't forget about you!
- Physical: Texas Big Star Half Marathon & 5K @ Frisco Campus
- Financial: Financial emergency planning
- Financial Wellness Webinar: Exploring your options for a quality retirement
- Burnalong: April playlist and events calendar
- Connection: The science of social connection
- Healthy Recipe: Grilled sockeye salmon with a refreshing salad
- Emotional: It's time to tackle stress eating!
March 2023
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year's theme is "Fuel for the Future."
We can nourish ourselves and protect the environment by making healthier and
more sustainable food choices. Check out our March newsletter for more info.
January 11 - March 19, 2023: New Year, New You
December 2022
Over the 2022 winter break, employees were challenged to remain healthy by completing
at least 120 minutes of classes in Burnalong. Five employees were chosen at random from those that achieved the challenge:
- Shannon Bates
- Henry Canfield
- Margaret Chavira
- Carrie Dippel
- Mariam Kassim
Each winner got to choose a $50 voucher to either the Collin bookstore or cafés.
