Thank you to all who responded to Humber’s Healthy YOU Giveaway! There were more than 50 employees who participated.

The following employees were randomly selected as the winners:

1. Bobby Karmakar
2. Ayesha Amin
3. Andrea Chan

Congratulations Bobby, Ayesha, and Andrea! Gift cards have been emailed.

Here are some of the ways employees plan to prioritize their well-being over the holiday season:

• Write in a gratitude journal and meditation
• Reflect on the past year and set positive intentions and goals for the upcoming year
• Activities that bring joy, including reading, painting, writing, baking, winter camping, and spending time in nature
• Not stressing about doing all wellness related activities and instead focus on establishing a sustainable routine
• Limit screen time and disconnect from social media
• Regular self-check-ins to assess mental and emotional well-being, and re-adjust self-care strategies as needed
• When hosting holiday gatherings, ask for help with preparation, cooking and clean-up - being a great host/hostess does not mean doing it all yourself
• Set boundaries for socialization to take personal time – not trying to see everyone and do everything

• 8-10 hours of sleep to rest and recharge, and take naps/rest when needed
• Drink more water
• Maintain physical fitness by going for winter walks and finding new trails, skating, dancing, going to the gym and lifting weights, practicing yoga, and playing basketball
• Home cooked meals and prioritize nutrition as much as possible

• Budget wisely and avoid impulse spending
• Set realistic financial goals for 2024
• Set clear financial boundaries with family and friends and communicate what the boundaries are, including spending limits on gift exchanges, dining out, and other celebrations

• Spend quality time with family and friends, including:
  • Complete a giant holiday crossword with family
  • Snuggle with pets
  • Visit my home country of India after 5+ years
  • Go to a Raptors game
  • Cookie-baking party
• With so many tragic conflicts in the world, not taking for granted the privilege to spend time with family
• Connect with loved ones who are uplifting and supportive and express gratitude for them
• Donate to a toy drive to bring joy to some families this holiday season
• Re-enforce boundaries when visiting with family members

Overall, many employees said they plan to keep their holidays balanced with some time to focus on fun activities and checking things off their to-do lists, while also ensuring they have lots of time to relax and recharge.

We hope well-being continues to be a priority throughout 2024.

For well-being resources for students and employees, visit Humber’s online Healthy Community Hub. The Employee Resources page highlights all the resources available to support employees’ physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.

The Hub also includes Humber’s Well-being Strategy, which sets out the principles, framework, and goals to support health and well-being of its students, employees and community.

Stay well and be the healthiest you, you can be!