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Jax Native Park Turns 100!


July 10, 2023

100 years ago, in 1923, the incredibly forward-thinking members of the Avondale Garden Circle began planting native species in a park that the City of Jacksonville set aside in the 1921 plat of the Avondale neighborhood.  Their goal was to ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Recreation
Tags: Florida Native Plant Society, Ixia Chapter, Jax Native Park, Native Northeast Florida Plants, Native Park

Why You Already Quit Your New Year’s Resolution, and How to Reset


February 16, 2022

Here we are, already more than halfway through February of the new year; can you believe it? Still, January (the quintessential month of the ever-so- talked-about resolutions) isn't very far behind us. While January represents a time of change ... READ MORE

Category: , Events, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: #904Health #financial, #JaxLivingWell, #LivingWellJax, Betting On Weight Loss, Goals, Let's Walk Florida, Resetting, Resolutions, Smart Goals, Wellness

Influence, Credibility and Wellness: Ask Before You Act


November 8, 2021

What influences people the most? Think about what might influence you. If I ask you to lose five pounds in three weeks, is that enough to motivate you to change? Well, are you Googling “treadmills,” “diet plans,” or “gyms nearby” ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, Professional Development, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: #JaxLivingWell, #LivingWellJax, Ashley Johnston, Credibility, Debunking Disinformation, Debunking Misinformation, Health Changes, Health Coaching, Health Program, Health Research, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle

Ready for a Health Change? There’s a Science to That


October 14, 2021

I’m going to let you in on a secret because I am that passionate about what I do. In case you’re wondering, my entire job is built upon helping you become the healthiest version of yourself. Here at UF/IFAS Extension in Duval County, I am ... READ MORE

Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Ashley Johnston, Health Changes, Health Coaching, Health Program, Healthy Habits, Healthy Lifestyle, Jax Living Well, Living Well Jax, Setting Goals

Setting Boundaries When Working from Home to Minimize Stress

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April 9, 2020

Working long hours brings some a great sense of pride. Working from home makes it even easier, as we can use commute time and lunch hours to keep going. Evenings and weekends can provide uninterrupted time to concentrate. Some feel anxiety and ... READ MORE

Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Tags: Balance, Disconnecting From The Workday, Family, Setting Boundaries, Setting Boundaries When Working From Home, WFH, Work, Work From Home, Work-life Balance

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