Wellness Ambassador of the Month
Heather Segale – Tahoe Environmental Research Center

How long have you worked at UC Davis?

I have worked at UC Davis for 18 years.

What does Wellness mean to you?

Creating and maintaining balance in life is what wellness means to me -- diligently seeking, daily, to synergize 8 interconnected dimensions of wellness.

I strive to make my colleagues feel supported in their own wellness goals, as well as bring staff together in a positive and uplifting way.

Meet people where they are at, and connect with your colleagues to learn what activities they would appreciate!

I love to build community, and through the Wellness Ambassador program, I feel our internal community has been strengthened.

"Don't be scared to try new things! I believe it's healthy to step outside of your comfort zone!"

"Wellness means taking the time to take care of yourself, whether it’s taking care of your mind, body, or soul. It’s taking time out to give your body and mind the things that it needs."

"To change your health, you only have to make that first change, and I hope I can give someone the idea for that first change."

"I find wellness to mean living a healthy lifestyle to support physical and mental well-being. Really, that encompasses anything - taking time for self-care, treating myself to a new fun activity or delectable snack, creating a routine, pushing myself to learn something new . . . the list goes on."

"Wellness means being mindful of yourself, including your emotional and physical health, and making thoughtful choices that leads you towards a fulfilling life of positive growth. Wellness is a personal decision, and we get to define how this goal can be accomplished in our own life."