Work-life balance should be taken seriously as it affects all of us. Your well-being
is important to UGA .
Read more about resources and helpful practices that can help balance work and your life. Additional well-being
resources can be found in the Professional Education Portal (PEP) - a resource for every employee!
Personal Wellness Coaching
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We understand that sometimes it’s hard to know where to start on your well-being journey,
or to keep motivated to continue. That’s when having a personal UGA Well-being offers several opportunities for individual coaching. Phone Coaching through the USG Well-being Virgin Pulse platform - Log in to ourwellbeing.usg.edu; select "Programs"; "Phone Coaching." Every phone coaching appointment earns you 1,000 well-being points (up to 6 times a year). Topics include nutrition, stress, sleep, physical activity, and more. Free and confidential phone consultations are also available through USG Well-being partners. Anthem : 800-785-0006 Kaiser: 866-862-4295 |
Pilates and Yoga Classes
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Free noontime Pilates and yoga classes via Zoom. Classes are taught by Kiz Adams from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. most weekdays. To receive a weekly schedule directly to your inbox, email wellbeing@uga.edu and ask to be added to the Pilates listserv. |
Prediabetes and Diabetes Managment
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More than 1 in 3 adults in the United States have prediabetes -- and 90% do not even know they have it. Without making lifestyle changes, most people with prediabetes will become diabetic within 5 years. There are free programs for reducing your risk of prediabetes or managing diabetes if you already have it. If you complete 16+ weeks of a weight managment, Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), or Diabetes Management Program, you can earn $50 in well-being credit. Anthem members: Livongo for Diabetes is a health benefit that combines advanced technology with coaching to support you with your diabetes. Go to Livongoto learn more or call Livongo Member Support at (800) 945-4355. Kaiser Permanente members: Omada is an online Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) that includes smart technology to monitor your progress, a professional health coach to keep you on track, and a small support group of peers for encouragment. To see if you are eligible for this program, take a 2-minute questionnaire at omadahealth.com/kpga. |
Non insurance members: Contact wellbeing@uga.edu to find a program available for you.