FEAP October Resources: Support for Your Well-Being

Presented by FEAP

As October brings beautiful fall foliage across Charlottesville, the changing leaves offer a reminder that rest is part of growth. Many of us have learned to think of rest as something we need to earn, pushing through busy schedules and postponing time off, and sometimes measuring our worth by how much we accomplish. As we move into the final months of the year, consider giving yourself permission to slow down when you can. Take a walk along Virginia's trails, spend time with the people you love, or simply allow yourself a quiet evening. Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is follow nature's example. 

Here are a few opportunities to support your well-being this month and beyond. 

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Join the SPARC of Hope 5K

October 17 | 9:00am | Louisa, VA

Lace up your shoes and join UVA FEAP for the SPARC of Hope 5K Run/Walk! The even brings colleagues and community members together to support suicide prevention, share hope, honor loved ones, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. 

The event is open to all ages, and registration is available at no cost if you choose not to receive an event shirt. 

Register for the SPARC of Hope 5k

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Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times 

October 28 | 12:00-1:00pm

Uncertainty is an unavoidable part of life, but there are ways to build skills for navigating it without allowing anxiety to take over.

This Hoos Well reward-eligible webinar with explore how to better tolerate uncertainty without assuming the worst, recognize factors that can maintain or intensify anxiety, and find a balance between staying informed and managing stress and emotional duress. 

Learn more about Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times

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More FEAP Offerings

• Take a Moment for Yourself
• You don't need to be in crisis, or even have a specific problem, to reach out to FEAP. Sometimes confidential conversation can help you think something through, make sense or what you're experiencing, or simply give you some space to check in with yourself. Whether something feels big, small, or you're not quite sure what you need, FEAP is here for you.
• FEAP Well-Being Pulse Check
• In just 30 minutes, a FEAP Well-Being Pulse Check offers a supportive, confidential space to pause, reflect, and practice simple strategies to strengthen your resilience and well-being.
• Well-Being Pulse Check Form
• Confidential Consultation
• FEAP offers confidential, no-cost consultations for faculty and employees. You can reach out for any reason.
• Request a Confidential Consultation

Make Time for Your Well-Being

October can be a busy month, and the end of the year will be here before we know it. As you move through the season, consider what rest looks like for you. 

Maybe it's an afternoon walk. Maybe it's putting your phone away for an evening. Maybe it's connecting with a friend, asking for support, or simply recognizing that you don't have to accomplish everything at once.

Rest isn't a reward for finishing everything on your list. It's part of how we sustain ourselves for what comes next.

If slowing down feels difficult or finding sustainable ways to care for yourself feels out of reach, FEAP is here to help.