Berkeley Lab’s 11th Open Mic – Friday, July 30, 2021
The Open Mic is back again! Join us for our 11th hour of music, poetry, spoken word and, it goes without saying, great community. Date: Friday, July 30 (add it to your calendar) Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Join us on Zoom As usual we want to welcome back all of our previous performers AND […]
24 Hour Fitness Membership Special for Lab Employees
Lift your day with special membership rates for employees at 24 Hour Fitness which offers free studio classes to on-demand workouts at multiple locations in the Bay Area and beyond. Visit this link for more information and use the Lab’s ID code 115941 to sign up.
Virtual Beginner Yoga Classes Begin July 6
Join Wes Bethel on Zoom every other Tuesday at 5 p.m. for a free beginner’s yoga class. The class runs July 6 – Aug. 31 and is intended for those with no or very little yoga experience. It provides a gentle introduction to yoga, including standing and seated poses, breathing, and relaxation. https://yoga.lbl.gov/
Available Resources on Combating Zoom Fatigue
Video-conferencing or Zoom fatigue can be an issue for many Lab employees as it can impact productivity, health, and safety. The EHS Ergonomics Team has prepared a paper and a number of tips that Lab employees can use to understand and help combat this fatigue.https://ergo.lbl.gov/#h.ouw6zn3n9y4l
UCSF Emotional Well-Being in 2021 Webinar Series
Emotional Well-Being in 2021 Webinar Series By popular demand, we are launching a second series of webinars based on last year’s Emotional Well-Being During the COVID-19 Crisis for Health Care Providers series. As before, these sessions will be moderated by Vice Chair for Adult Psychology Elissa Epel, PhD, and feature experts sharing insights on how […]
Feeling post-lockdown anxiety? We’ve got you covered.
By Brandon R. Reynolds, UCSF Thursday, May 27, 2021 “As COVID-19 vaccinations continue, and cities and states move toward full re-opening, many people are feeling re-entry anxiety — an uneasiness about returning to the old normal of schools and offices, hugs and handshakes, and social gatherings large and small. The American Psychological Association reports that Americans […]
May 19 Webinar on ‘The Art of Stillness’
Health Net is hosting a 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, May 19, at noon, on the basics and benefits of mindfulness — a technique that allows the mind to refocus on the present moment. Registration is required, and space is limited. Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2021 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Mindfulness can be a […]
Socially Responsible Investing: How to Invest For Retirement and The Planet
Investing for retirement can be such a puzzle. Investing in a way that aligns with your values — maybe to keep out of fossil fuels, guns, or prisons, or to put more money into renewable energy and gender equity — that can seem even trickier. But in this hands-on, Earth Day workshop, you’ll learn how […]
Healthy & Well Website Overview Brown Bag – April 20, 2021
As you know, the last year has been a challenge and we’ve all had to adapt in ways we’d never contemplated before. To help support all the changes we’ve faced, the IDEA Office & Health Services has launched a new website: Healthy & Well at LBNL. We’ve designed it to be a central location for […]
Women and Investing: Organize, Plan, Own Your Future – April 15, 2021
Hosted by UC Berkeley and Fidelity. Learn ways to build healthy financial habits, save for multiple goals, and invest wisely, so that you can take control of your financial future. Speaker: Nancy Pargot, Fidelity Date: April 15, 2021 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Location: Zoom – Registration in advance is required
