Morning Stretch Break Seeking Volunteers
The IDEA Office’s Daily Stretch Breaks have been going strong since last April (we’ve had over 2,500 attendees!) and we’re looking for new stretch break leaders to join our ranks. The 10-minute sessions of easy stretches are designed to get you out of your chair and bring a little movement to your morning. They’re held […]
Be Well at Work Spring 2021 Financial Wellness Workshops
To register, please click on the workshop titles below. Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning Thursday, Jan. 28th, noon – 1 pm Speaker: Laura Crymble, Fidelity Introduction to key concepts, considerations, and resources for determining when you are ready to retire. Planning Today for Your Tomorrow Thursday, Feb. 18th, noon – 1 pm Whether you are […]
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Virtually – January 18, 2021
Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy As the Lab honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this year, Lab Director Mike Witherell shared this thoughts and reflections on the meaning of this important holiday. Below are some options for safe, socially distanced, engagement to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King: The Northern California Dr. Martin Luther […]
Berkeley Lab’s Open Mic – Friday, January 22, 2021
Join us for the first open mic of 2021! Please join us on Friday, January 22nd for an hour of music, poetry, spoken word and, it goes without saying, great community. Date: Friday, January 22 (add it to your calendar) Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Watch the recording if you missed it! For our first […]
Holiday Groove Lounge – December 17, 2020
The Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green An eclectic blend of groovy tunes from around the globe. Date: Thursday, December 17 (add it to your calendar) Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm Zoom: streaming.lbl.gov In case you missed it, click here for past recordings: https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library/2020 Lounge Rules: – Open to Berkeley Lab employees (Sign in with Google) […]
Participate in Workspace Decor Contest Through Dec. 11
Workspace has a whole new meaning in 2020, and we want to celebrate all the ingenuity and creative thinking that has gone into creating work environments either at home or at the Lab. Have you jazzed up your current workspace? Did you decorate for the holidays? Do you have a particularly elegant desk set up […]
Winter Wellness Resources and Challenge
Winter weather and continued distance can make this time of year difficult. Take advantage of the wellness resources offered by the Lab by participating in the Winter Wellness Challenge. A tip sheet and Zoom background options are also available.
Share Your Favorite Celebration Recipe
Eating together is an integral part of any celebration. While we may not be able to share food in person this year, we can share the recipes that resonate with us. Be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or Tuesday Game Night, let us know what celebration dishes you like to create at this time of year. […]
Wellness & Well-being Resources Brown Bag – December 10
It’s winter, it’s the holidays and there’s still a pandemic going on. Now more than ever it’s a good time to think about your mental, emotional and physical health. Maybe all three need a boost or perhaps you just need to remember to get up off the couch occasionally! Either way, the IDEA Office, Health […]
December Wellness Webinar: Mindfulness for Health and Happiness During the Holidays – December 16
Mindfulness for Health & Happiness During the Holidays Mindfulness can be a peaceful way to help you maintain a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. To help reveal the health-enhancing elements of this simple yet powerful practice, Health Net is offering a telephone/webinar-based class titled, Mindfulness for Health & Happiness During […]
