Upcoming events:
- Schwartz Center Rounds: 12/1 CC121. More information can be found here: Schwartz Rounds – Home
- Cooper Solution Discounts on local attractions:Entertainment
- Snack box refill:If you drop your snack box off at 101 Haddon Suite 204, I will refill them for you! We can refill it once a quarter!
If you have an event you want uplifted, please email me at bass-maya@cooperhealth.edu
Helpful Links
· New Link for Discounted daycare: Bright Horizons For Cooper Housestaff
· Residents’ guide to accessing Primary Care at Cooper: Wellness Resources for Trainees
· Cooper GME Wellness Page: https://wellness.cooperhealth.org/gme-wellness/
· Cooper Wellness Page: Compassion & Resiliency Experience (C.A.R.E.) Program
· Cooper’s Community Resources: Cooper Unite
· Cali Courses for Professional Development: http://portal/Departments/CALI/CALI%20Catalog/Forms/AllItems.aspx
- GME Wellness resources:
Wellness Resources
Wellness Tip:
The clocks have changed, the sun is setting earlier, and many of us are leaving work in the dark. While the time change may only shift the clock by an hour, it can have a surprisingly large impact on our energy, mood, sleep, and motivation. If you’ve felt a little more tired, less productive, or less enthusiastic over the last few days, you’re not imagining it.
The good news is that small, intentional actions can help us adapt and maintain our well-being through the darker months.
Try These Five Simple Strategies This Week
1. Get outside early. Even 10-15 minutes of natural daylight in the morning helps regulate your body’s internal clock and can improve energy, mood, and sleep quality. Consider taking your coffee outside, walking from a farther parking spot, or stepping outdoors between patients.
2. Protect your sleep schedule. The extra darkness can make us want to hibernate, while holiday demands often push us to stay up later. Try to maintain a consistent bedtime and wake time, even on weekends. Sleep is one of the most powerful wellness interventions we have.
3. Move before you feel motivated. As daylight decreases, motivation often follows. Instead of waiting to “feel like” exercising, commit to five minutes of movement. A short walk, stretching session, or quick workout often creates the energy we’re seeking. See below for a 7min workout
4. Create intentional moments of light. Open blinds, sit near windows when possible, and brighten your workspace. Light influences mood more than we realize.
5. Stay connected. Shorter days can lead us to withdraw socially just when connection is most important. Check in with a colleague, eat lunch with someone, or send a quick message to a friend. Small moments of connection can be powerful buffers against stress.
As the season shifts, consider this question:
What is one wellness habit that serves me in the summer that I want to intentionally carry into the winter?
Wellness is not about doing more. It’s about identifying the few actions that help us feel grounded, energized, and connected, then making them easier to repeat.
Wishing you a healthy, restorative week ahead.