The Wellness Blog
Weekly guidance across five pillars: stress, movement, nutrition, mindfulness, and sleep.
Why Federal Workers Are Chronically Under-Slept (And It's Not Laziness)
Poor sleep isn't a discipline problem for most government employees — it's a predictable outcome of chronic stress, irregular schedules, and always-on culture.
Coletta Meyer
The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique for Hard Days
When your mind won't settle, the fastest way out isn't to think harder — it's to ground yourself in your senses. Here's a technique you can use anywhere.
Coletta Meyer
What to Eat When You're Stressed (Not What You're Reaching For)
Stress changes your brain chemistry in ways that make sugar feel like relief. Here's what to reach for instead — and why prep matters more than willpower.
Coletta Meyer
The 2-Minute Desk Reset
You don't need a gym membership or twenty free minutes. You need two minutes and a chair. A simple movement routine to break up long stretches of sitting.
Coletta Meyer
Box Breathing: One Technique, Try It Right Now
A 90-second technique Navy SEALs use before high-pressure situations — and you can use at your desk without anyone noticing.
Coletta Meyer
Welcome to UB Wellness
An introduction to our new wellness hub — five pillars of wellbeing for federal, USPS, and military employees.
Coletta Meyer