<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Hello Future Pharmacists,</div><div><br></div><div>Happy <i><font color="#c27ba0">Wellness Wednesday</font></i> from <b><font color="#c27ba0">APhA's PharmD Wellness Committee</font></b>!</div><div><br></div><div>With our second block exam right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on the importance of <i><font color="#c27ba0">self-care</font></i>. </div><div><br></div><div>Self-care is the <font color="#c27ba0">practice of actively protecting your own well-being and happiness-- especially during stressful times</font>. </div><div><br></div><div><b>It matters because:</b> </div><div>🍂 Your mental, emotional, and physical health are worth prioritizing.<br></div><div>🍂 A strong foundation allows you to better care for others.</div><div>🍂 Constant burnout isn't a sustainable way to live. </div><div><br></div><div>As you dive into studying this week, remember that self-care isn't just a buzzword or a passing trend. It's about <i><font color="#c27ba0">truly knowing yourself</font></i>, <i><font color="#c27ba0">honoring your needs</font></i>, and<i><font color="#c27ba0"> giving yourself permission to make space for rest and balance</font></i>-- without guilt. </div><div><br></div><div>Wishing you wellness and success, </div><div>APhA PharmD Wellness Committee</div><div><img src="cid:ii_mfe91eii0" alt="image.png" width="189" height="85" style="margin-right: 0px;"></div><div><b><font face="georgia, serif" color="#000000">Bethany Walton, BSPS</font></b></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#000000" size="1">CU College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences│</font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:x-small">PharmD Candidate 2027</span></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#000000" size="1"><font>Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.</font>│Delta Lambda Chapter│Secretary</font></div><div><font color="#000000" size="1"><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)">APhA- Academy of Student Pharmacists</font><span style="font-family:georgia,serif">│Operation PharmD Wellness Co-Chair</span></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#000000" size="1">Campbell University Health Center Pharmacy│Pharmacy Intern</font></div><div><font style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:x-small">UNC Health Rex│Inpatient Controlled Substance Specialist</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255)" color="#000000" size="1"><font>Costco Wholesale Pharmacy│</font>Pharmacy Intern & Immunizer</font></div></div></div></div></div>
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