Wellness Spotlight February 2021: Barbara Childress, Business Coordinator II for Soil and Crop Sciences in Agrilife Research. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Texas A&M in 1996. Barbara’s strongest element of wellbeing: Physical...I believe that is the fabric that holds everything else together. It is not just the act of exercising, but going out with friends, "moving up" the career ladder or the flow of prayer. All are tied to my physical wellbeing. Barbara’s biggest barrier to her health journey: A recent injury and the current pandemic have both sidelined me. Even though I have equipment to work out at home, there is power in community for encouragement and accountability. Barbara’s motivation for prioritizing health and wellness: My motivation is two-fold... A family history of cardiovascular disease as well as longevity. On difficult days, going through the motions may be all I can do, but the results are still the same. One thing on Barbara’s bucket list: I would love to run in the New York City Half-Marathon!

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