APS Employee Wellbeing

01/14/2026

Don't let yourself be limited by an unrealistic expectation of what you think something has to "look" like - Time of day, duration, place, even clothing...can become a barrier to movement or a breakthrough toward wellness.👊❤️‍🔥

Basic flow sequence using a mat (or towel). Modify as needed by using a stable surface instead of the floor. There is a short note at the beginning, and then...

01/14/2026

An easy way to increase steps and add movement to your day:
✔️Park farther from work or shopping entrances.
✔️Take the stairs.
✔️Take 5-minute walk breaks.

Physical movement eases stress, resets and refreshes our emotional and mental energy.

01/13/2026

This is our year to 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉!
Check out the full 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑾𝒊𝒓𝒆 in the January Wellness Newsletter to learn about:

✅The motivation kill switch
✅The poverty mindset
✅How to move from performative SMART goals to flexible, interative goals for foundational well-being!

We'll be working on foundational practices throughout 2026! Connect with APS Wellness💖.
https://www.aps.edu/staff/employee-wellness/employee-wellness-news/january-2026-wellness-newsletter-2728-building-generational-health

01/13/2026

No pressure. Just progress.
Try one and notice how much better you feel:

✨One minute of breathing (box 4x4x4)
✨ 5 minutes of stretching
✨ 10-minute brisk walk

01/12/2026

Building Generational Health starts with a firm foundation. Read about the habenula as our motivation kill switch, the poverty mindset, how we will proceed through this year starting with fundamental health and wellbeing practices and our "Feel Like A Milion" 6 week program.😊.

Check the January Wellness Newsletter to get the context for our year to ❤️‍🔥

www.aps.edu/wellness under "wellness news".

01/10/2026

Move in a way that feels good today — Instead of fixating on what you "should" do, assess how you're feeling and pivot to adjust to your time and needs.

01/09/2026

Take the opportunity when it presents and play outside!❄️❄️

01/09/2026

Small wins count. Track one habit today: water, steps, movement, or sleep.

01/08/2026

Meal prep doesn’t have to be perfect — just intentional. Start with prepping one meal.

01/07/2026

01/07/2026

So, say ou've got some renewed motivation to tackle health and wellness changes but...let's face it...it can be hard to know where to start and the best way to navigate change. 🤷‍♀️
APS offers four avenues offering personalized, free wellness coaching. 💖
More information and how to join is in the January Wellness Newsletter:
https://www.aps.edu/staff/employee-wellness/employee-wellness-news/january-2026-wellness-newsletter-2728-building-generational-health

01/06/2026

Micro-moves throughout the day reset our stressed brain and refresh our bodies!

The first 7 minutes are a refreshing, gentle movement sequence. ✨This is our year to Build Generational Health! Pivot from Poverty to Prosperity Through Heal...