APS Employee Wellbeing

05/29/2026

Balance, breath, and control are gaining attention.

Yoga, Pilates, and mobility work improve coordination, awareness and mental health.

Yoga, Pilates, and mobility work improve coordination, awareness, and mental health.

05/28/2026

Celebrate what you CAN do during this really nice 8-9-minute break. You'll feel refreshed & ready to take on the rest of the day.

💐Celebrate what you've accomplished this year & all that our bodies...

05/28/2026

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or just not feeling 'right', please reach out for support.

APS offers free mental health resources for all employees and family members.
www.aps.edu/wellness
Click under "mental health resources"

05/28/2026

☕You didn't just make it through a week, you made it through another school year! Yay!

05/28/2026

Take calls & meetings on a walk when possible.

This improves mood & team connection, increases creative thinking & releases happy hormones!🌞

05/27/2026

📣Micro suck update...Watcha going to do? Put it in the comments below!

One of the concepts on expanding our willpower and motivation that we worked on back in March - the micro suck!😅

Regularly doing things you dislike or don't want to do—but that are safe—is the fastest way to increase willpower because it strengthens the anterior mid-cingulate cortex—the willpower and tenacity hub that also aids in decision-making and energy regulation. Examples include adding an extra set to a workout, taking a cold shower when you don't want to, or holding a plank longer.

Any small yet manageable action that creates short-term discomfort will strengthen the aMCC and trigger a positive dopamine response, corresponding to a shift in the habenula and our sense of success, or self-efficacy.

05/27/2026

Have you told someone how awesome they are lately? It doesn't just make a difference in someone's day; encouragement impacts mental health!
Let's go spread some positivity, people!🌞

05/27/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 stroke survivors will have another stroke. 💔 Be a bold advocate for yourself by talking to your doctor about managing your risk factors to help prevent stroke.

APS offers free health coaching for all employees and Teladoc/Livongo for employees covered under APS benefits and eligible dependents.
Check out your resources & enroll! www.aps.edu/wellness
under "wellness benefits per health plan".

05/26/2026

While supplements can be good to shore up nutrient deficiency, it's best to start with the basics.
🥗Eat as much whole, non-packaged/non-processed food as possible - this means cooking!
🚶‍♀️‍➡️Add more movement to your day
💤Get more sleep

05/25/2026

Getting some morning sunlight can help reset your body’s clock, boost your mood, and help your body make vitamin D. Just 10 to 15 minutes of early light without sunglasses can improve your sleep, lift your mood, and give you more energy during the day.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to reflect and give gratitude for the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and freedom.❤️🤍💙

www.aps.edu/wellness