Put your well-being and safety first with upcoming classes at UCOP
Prioritizing well-being and safety is essential — but doing so can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you’re busy at work and don’t know where to start. In free upcoming classes from UCOP Learning and Development, you’ll get helpful knowledge and tips to make your life better within and outside of work. All classes are held virtually and taught by live instructors.
Select each course name to register; listings reflect Pacific Time.
UCOP Safety: Basic Awareness
July 9, 2 – 3 p.m.
Safety expert Melissa Collins, program manager for Security, Risk and Resilience, will facilitate this 30-minute live virtual class. Learn basic safety tips to feel informed, alert and safe as you travel to and from the workplace. We’ll allow extra time for questions and feedback.
UCOP Well-Being Lunch and Chat Series: Locus of Control – Making Peace and Letting Go
July 25, 12:10 – 12:55 p.m.
Take a mindful pause in your day and join us for this virtual monthly series for individual and collective well-being. There will be space for reflection, discussion and real-life application. Bring your lunch, curiosity and a willingness to connect. All are welcome! This month’s session will focus on making peace and letting go. When things don’t go as expected, it’s easy to blame and look outward. Learn how our perception of what we can or cannot control influences our well-being.
Additional sessions:
- Aug 22: The Happy Secret to Better Work
- Sep 26: Vulnerability and Resilience – The Story We Tell
- Oct 24: Strategies and Practices for Managing Stress
- Nov 21: Thriving in a VUCA World – Embracing Positive Perspectives
- Dec 12: The Basics of Practicing Gratitude
Brain Power: Increasing Productivity In and Out of the Office
July 30, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This engaging session explores how to boost productivity by aligning your energy, focus and purpose — both at work and in daily life. You’ll learn science-backed strategies to redefine productivity, support brain-body wellness, manage distractions and set sustainable boundaries. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve focus or find more meaning in your tasks, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can start using right away.
Mindfulness at UCOP
Aug. 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Less stress. Enhanced awareness and focus. Improved health. These are some of the benefits shown in research studies on mindfulness. In this one-hour workshop, you will learn how to reduce your stress and increase your effectiveness at work through simple mindfulness techniques.
Connections in a Hybrid World
Aug. 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Today more than ever it is important to be strategic about connecting with others, building relationships, and expanding your network. Join us for this interactive workshop to explore the current realities of working in a hybrid environment and discuss tangible actions you can take to build authentic relationships in the workplace. The session will highlight the importance of emotional intelligence in building your social capital to leverage connections and accomplish more at work.
For questions, contact ucopld@ucop.edu.
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