December Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Kathleen Reisinger
Quick Summary
- Wellness to me is feeling content and having capacity for things to go awry.
How long have you worked at UC Davis?
10 years
What does Wellness mean to you?
Wellness means taking care of one's mind, body, and soul. How we take care of each of those components can and will change as we go through different life stages. Maintaining wellness is one of my high priority life anchors.
Why did you become a wellness ambassador?
Personal wellness should be considered and tended to in all aspects of your life - especially at your job. I have experienced wellness being dismissed at work in the past, as if it was just fluff. I've come to learn that addressing and supporting wellness makes you a better worker and a more satisfied. I want to help others give themselves permission to address their wellbeing and shine a light on the resources at UCDH.
How long have you been a wellness ambassador?
I've been a Wellness Ambassador for 1.5 years.
What has been the most rewarding or positive part about your experience thus far?
Being a Wellness Ambassador has helped me connect with my coworkers on a different level.
What are some challenges you face as a wellness ambassador?
At times it is hard to know what and how much information and support is truly meaningful to my coworkers.
What is one piece of advice you would like to share with new wellness ambassadors?
Be consistent!
Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being aims to build an environment that makes the healthier choice the easier one, while providing staff and faculty with the required support to make UC Davis the healthiest community. How do you feel you have contributed to our mission?
I have been able to increase access to the resources and support that UCDH provides employees that may have been missed otherwise.
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
My favorite thing to do in free time is spend time with my family, exercise, and be outside.