Melanie Cuchna, MPH, CHES

Well-Being Specialist, University Human Resources

Authored by Melanie Cuchna, MPH, CHES

Ride the Waves: Live Mindfully and Balance Stress

Monday, April 14, 2025
Discover how mindfulness can help you navigate life's challenges. Learn practical tips to start your mindfulness journey, including breath awareness, body scans, self-compassion, and mindful pauses—all backed by research showing benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Feeling Busy?

Monday, March 20, 2023
If you are navigating challenges and feel like you don’t have the time or energy to care for yourself, it is possible to prioritize your own well-being using the science of small habits.

What is gratitude?

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
You can practice gratitude to help change your perspective, provide hope, and protect your mental and emotional well-being. Gratitude is a sense of appreciation of what you have and for the goodness that is in your life, both within and outside of yourself. Gratitude is often a reflection of an emotional response from an occurrence that made a difference in your life.
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