Peak Wellness: Embrace Nature, Elevate Your Global Health Journey by Claudia Orobio
“The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy.” – Kenneth H. Cooper Got an issue we need to talk about. In the fast-moving world of global health, it’s common for professionals to feel pulled in many directions, often sacrificing their own well-being. The pressure to do well in their work can leave... Continue Reading →
Thriving In Global Health: Self Care and Resilience by Kamaran Gardner
“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Global health practitioners often face intense workloads, high levels of stress, and exposure to challenging and traumatic situations. The demands of working in global health can take a... Continue Reading →
Enhancing Our Lives with Wise Words from Charlotte Freeman by Jenna Marie Hall
Enhancing Our Lives with Wise Words from Charlotte Freeman Everyone stands to benefit from intentional thoughts and meditative readings... no matter what age, gender, career, point in your life you are in! People are SO busy We, as a society, barely have a moment to prioritize their own health and wellbeing. While the ideal solution... Continue Reading →
Plant Power: Flower Gardens in Atlanta that can help boost Students’ Well-being by Laurel Joncas-Schronce
The Problem: As a global health student living in an apartment or dorm, you may find yourself spending a significant portion of your week indoors, staring at your laptop/computer screen. Whether you are replying to emails, conducting data analysis, writing reports, pulling together a presentation, or collaborating with colleagues near and far via video platforms,... Continue Reading →
Rise to Thrive by Ally Jones
Throughout my graduate studies, finding a consistent routine has been difficult. How do you balance work, school, classwork, and social life while making time for yourself? These problems also exist in the real world; as we age, more things get added to our plates. Everyone can stand to have a stronger morning routine, but those... Continue Reading →
A Better Way to Start Healthy Habits by Eleni Kouzounis
Being a Global Health student requires dedication and long hours, often leading to neglect of personal health goals. Utilizing the Health app on an iPhone has helped me stay on track. The app's medication feature reminds me to take supplements, leading to significant improvement in my daily routine. Click here to learn more!
Unwind Your Mind: The Power of Journaling to Manage Stress by Biyeshi Kumsa
Are a graduate student who often experience burnouts from coursework, exams, work responsibilities, finding internship opportunities, etc? We have just the solution for you! Graduate students especially those in the public health field often experience high levels of stress and burnout. Graduate students are often obligated to spend long hours on studying, projects, readings, etc.... Continue Reading →
Physical Activity ≠ Chore by Abena Marfo
image credits: Shutterstock “The body achieves what the mind believes.” – Napoleon Hill image credits: freepik Not Another Thing on the To-Do List... Okay, time to peel back the layers and tackle a topic that might feel like old news: the importance of staying active for a fulfilling life. Most of us are familiar with the... Continue Reading →
Balance as a Global Health Professional: Achieving Endurance while Avoiding Emotional Burnout by Kala Payne
Audience The tool of establishing balance will be useful for individuals who have a combined interest in global and urban health. These individuals who may be professionally or personally involved in government, nonprofit, or educational organizations as global health professionals will find a sense of balance is essential. Common Problems for Global Health Professionals Global... Continue Reading →
Your Best Life and GH Career 