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Success with the Wellness Program

Read these inspiring journeys to better health. ‌If you have a success story to share, please send it to Deanna at dxd516@case.edu. We would love to hear how the Wellness Program has had an impact on your well-being journey! 

Testimonials

What are your fellow CWRU employees saying about the Wellness Program? The quotes below are from the 2025 Wellness Program Survey. Thank you to those employees who shared their experiences via this survey!

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"The program has impacted my experience in so many ways! It has opened me up to new perspectives, allowed me to meet colleagues across campus I otherwise would not have interacted with, given me motivation to move my body and try new things during particularly tough seasons, and allowed me to find new strategies for approaching interpersonal challenges and opportunities at work."

"I am a 'couch potato' by nature. The wellness programs offered at CWRU, such as muscle conditioning and Zumba really motivated me to get out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to try something new. To exercise in a group also helps with my self-confidence and create opportunity to connect with colleagues from other departments. The wellness programs really add little color to the sometimes dull routine of everyday office life."

"This year I have taken advantage of a nutrition challenge, communication workshop, financial planning, and I am currently in a class on eldercare, all of which have helped me in myriad ways this year. I often tell family and friends one of the best benefits of working at CWRU is the Wellness Program. I am grateful to the staff who makes these programs available to us. Thank you!"

"I was intimidated to try a class like Zumba, but having the opportunity to do it for free removed at least one of the barriers that was holding me back. I was hooked after the first class. The instructor made it fun and accessible, and the room was filled with such a wide variety of people—different skill levels, body types, genders, roles across the university—which really enriched the experience and made me feel more comfortable. Having something to regularly look forward to, particularly during some of the colder, darker months when it's hard to stay motivated, was really valuable. It did as much if not more for me mentally than physically, while also showing me I am capable of more physically than I often give myself credit for."

"If you don't have your health, you have nothing to give. So for me, taking courses that best support my health, well-being, physical health, nutritional health, spiritual health, sense of community and artistic expression, etc. really give me the support I need to be a high performer. I have a thick arsenal of habits, routines, and practices in my daily life, and I'm always looking to learn more. I found the gut health and holistic health course to be really beneficial."

"Since starting at CWRU, I decided to take my health more seriously. Since then, I've done every walking wellness program, and over the course of the year, have built myself up to handle daily long distance walks. I'm proud to say I've lost over 100lbs!"

"Participating in the wellness program gave me the mental reset I didn’t realize I needed. This year has been filled with anxiety, especially during this difficult season of uncertainty and stress caused by research funding cuts and potential job loss. I found community support and learned helpful tools like journaling prompts and simple breathing techniques. These small shifts helped me manage stress more effectively and brought a sense of calm and clarity to my day."

"The Wellness program is a great way to meet others on campus, have fun, and be incentivized for taking care of health. As simple as an activity like 'Walktober' may seem, having a reason to take a break from the stress of the day and walk around our beautiful campus with colleagues is a welcome opportunity."