As the year winds down, busy schedules, holiday preparations and everyday responsibilities can make it hard to find time for yourself. But taking care of your well-being doesn’t have to mean making big changes. Sometimes, a few small adjustments can make a meaningful difference.

Whether you’re looking to manage stress, eat more mindfully or find a little more balance in your workday, UCOP has resources to help. Check out these four upcoming workshops for practical tips you can try right away.

Live virtual learning opportunities

Select each course name to register; listings reflect Pacific Time.

Gratitude in Action
Nov. 12, 12 – 1 p.m.
A little gratitude can go a long way. Learn how practicing mindful gratitude may help reduce stress, support your well-being and change how you respond to everyday challenges. This annual webinar offers simple approaches you can adapt, whether you’re new to gratitude practices or looking to reconnect with an old habit.

Eat for Calm: Food, Stress and Everyday Wellness
Nov. 19, 1:10 – 1:55 p.m.
What you eat can make a difference in how you feel throughout the day. Discover easy ways to support your energy and well-being through everyday food choices. You’ll explore simple snack swaps, build-your-own wellness bowls and quick, nourishing recipes that fit into a busy schedule.

Mindfulness at UCOP
Dec. 4, 1 – 2 p.m.
Feeling pulled in too many directions? Mindfulness can help you slow down, sharpen your focus and better manage stress. Learn the difference between mindfulness and meditation, explore research on their benefits and try simple techniques you can use during your workday.

People Leader Forum: Leading Well — Caring for Yourself and Supporting Your Team
Dec. 11, 1 – 2 p.m.
Taking care of your team starts with taking care of yourself. Designed for people managers, this session explores practical, research-informed strategies for managing challenges, building self-awareness and supporting your own well-being. You’ll also learn how self-care can help you connect with employees and create a more supportive work environment.

Self-paced learning

Visit the UCOP Work and Wellness collection on LinkedIn Learning, which includes courses personally vetted by our Learning and Development team for their relevance to UCOP employees. (Get started with LinkedIn Learning.)

FSAP Clinical Director Dr. Ana Dolatabadi has made several of her guided meditations available on Box. She also recommends the book “Living with Your Heart Wide Open: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Unworthiness, Inadequacy and Shame,” by Steve Flowers, MFT, and Bob Stahl, Ph.D.

Check out all upcoming learning opportunities on the Link Classes & Workshops page.

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