Join Mike Thomas, board certified health coach and lifestyle medicine expert, on Monday, March 24, from 2-3 p.m. in the Trutter Center, for his presentation, “Six Little Known Culprits That Keep You Exhausted – The Fastest Way to Increase Energy for Good.” In this engaging and practical talk participants will learn:

• A strategy to overcome the mid-afternoon slump
• Four energizing foods that fuel the body
• Simple, science backed habits to improve quality of sleep
• Actionable tips to boost energy naturally

Registration for the March 24 presentation is encouraged and all employees are invited to attended. Participants can visit the health and wellness Sharepoint page to add the event to their calendar and view all other upcoming health and wellness events.

Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session being held today, March 18, beginning at 12:45 p.m. in Sangamon Hall, Library Room 1126. The session, led by LLCC Faculty Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo, is designed to help you slow down, breathe and spark creativity through guided journaling. We hope to see you there!

Join us on Monday, March 24 from 2-3 p.m. in the Trutter Center as board certified health coach and lifestyle medicine expert Mike Thomas presents his talk titled, “Six Little-Known Culprits That Keep You Exhausted – The Fastest Way to Increase Energy for Good.” In this engaging and practical talk, participants will walk away with:

• A strategy to overcome the mid-afternoon slump
• Four energizing foods that fuel your body (not just a quick sugar high!)
• Simple, science-backed habits to improve sleep quality
• Actionable tips to boost energy naturally — without relying on caffeine or sugar

Registration for the March 24 presentation is encouraged. Participants can also visit the health and wellness Sharepoint page to add the event to their calendar.

About the speaker:
Mike Thomas has been a registered pharmacist for 35 years and is a board certified health coach. With nearly 30 years of corporate experience, he now helps busy professionals regain their energy, reduce stress and feel their best. He has been providing coaching services for seven years, focusing on long-term wellness through small, sustainable changes. After overcoming his own struggles with stress, weight gain and low energy, Mike now shares practical, real-world strategies to help others do the same. His empathetic approach emphasizes progress, not perfection, for lasting results.

A reminder that all employees are invited to join the Journaling and Mindfulness sessions being held today, March 4, at 12:45 p.m. in the LLCC Library, Sangamon Hall, Room 1126. This session is led by LLCC faculty Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo. Journals and ink pens will be available for those who need them.

We hope you join us for a relaxing break!

As a reminder, LLCC’s EAP partner, formerly Deer Oaks EAP Services, is now operating as AllOne Health. AllOne Health benefits help you thrive in all areas of life with holistic support for mental health, well-being and more. These benefits are completely confidential to use and open to family members. We encourage you to reach out to EAP for personalized support! Check out the information on the health and wellness employee portal page for details about how to create your account, download the app and access services available.

For questions, please contact Rachel Duff, employee health and wellness coordinator.

Join the Journaling and Mindfulness session with Deborah Brothers and John Paul Jaramillo being held today at 12:45 p.m. in the LLCC Library, Sangamon Hall, Room 1126. Journals and ink pens will be provided to those who need them.

As Heart Health Month comes to a close, we hope the information shared over the past few weeks has helped you find ways to care for your heart. The good news is that even small changes can make a big impact! CDC research shows that losing just 5-10% of body weight can significantly reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease. In fact, for every 2.2 pounds (1 kg) lost, systolic blood pressure can drop by about 1 mmHg — a step in the right direction for overall heart health.

Making heart-healthy choices doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Whether it’s adding more movement to your day, reducing sodium intake or managing stress, small, consistent efforts add up.

As we wrap up Heart Health Month, consider one simple change you can make today to support your heart—it all starts with one step!

This week:

• Take part in the Journaling and Mindfulness Session on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
• Check out the heart risk quiz, detailed high blood pressure education, learn about the signs and symptoms of heart attack and stroke and take the nutrition quiz from the Heart Safety Expo all provided on the Health and Wellness page.