Monthly Meditation Sessions
Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NDSR): Celebrate the month of May by slowing down and embracing the sweetness of stillness with the practice of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR). NSDR is rooted in the ancient tradition of yoga nidra ("nidra" meaning sleep) and combines mindful breathing and body scanning to bring oneself into an aware, yet deeply relaxed state. NDSR sessions will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM ET and Wednesday May 21, 3:00 PM-3:30 PM ET. Join the Session.
Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays are monthly classes to help you combat stress and build resilience. Join us for Meditation and Breathing for Better Health, Guided Meditation for Relaxation, and Mindfulness for a Brain Reset. View the flyer and register today! Once registered for the webinar, you will be
able to receive a copy of the recording after the presentation is completed.
Thriving Tuesdays
Thriving Tuesdays are monthly health education classes designed to help you build your overall physical and emotional well-being. Join us to learn more about Summer Safety and Spicing up Your Meals. View the flyer and register today! Once registered for the webinar, you will be
able to receive a copy of the recording after the presentation is completed.
Wellbeing Wednesdays
Well-being Wednesdays are monthly classes designed to help you build your overall physical and emotional health. Join us for The Power of Gratitude and Sleep Awareness. View the flyer and register today! Once registered for the webinar, you will be
able to receive a copy of the recording after the presentation is completed.
Emotional Health Webinar
Join us on Wednesday, May 13 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM ET, to hear panelists from NIMH/NIH Clinical Center, EAP and Wellness@NIH for health education and a panel discussion on prioritizing your mental health every day and during uncertain times. Join the webinar.
Financial Wellness Webinar
Join the NIH Federal Credit Union (NIHFCU) on Wednesday, May 14 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET for Navigating Financial Uncertainty. In this webinar, learn more about steps to take during financial uncertainty, community resources to access during a financial transition, and how to prepare for the future. Reserve your virtual seat
Recognizing and Coping with Stressful Triggers Webinar
Join us on Tuesday, May 20 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to increase awareness of your personal stress triggers and learn simple tips to deal with them for a more balanced life. View the flyer and register . If you are unable to join the live webinar, you can still register and receive access to the recording after the event.
Six-Week Spring Health Challenge "Chirpy"
Our 6-week health challenge lets you earn points for physical activity, practicing mindful meditation and enjoying reading. This challenge is filled with fun, easy tracking, supported with hundreds of delicious recipes to try. Join us, grab your colleagues to build well-being behaviors that last.
- Sun. May 11 - Last day of program (last coaching emails)
- Tues. May 13 - Last day to log your activity
We all know there is a need to take pause during the workday, and yet sometimes it seems hard to step away. If you’d like some new ideas, or you are not sure what to do for your well-being when you take a pause, this guide offers five tips to reset and nourish yourself.
NIH Clubs (Bethesda Campus)
Interested in joining fellow employees and guests in NIH Club activities, on and off-campus? Check out three new clubs:
Recent Recordings
The Art of Intentional Communication (January 2024)
A workshop on active listening and conscious communication to benefit your work and personal well-being. This webinar will highlight and demonstrate the key aspects of being fully present, observant, and purposeful in our words and actions with others. View slides and recording.
Preventative Care Guidelines (December 2024)
Learn the importance of preventing, finding, and managing health problems with an array of tools to support your preventative care. Recording.
Menopause 101: Supporting the Shift with Sleep, Physical Activity & Nutrition (November 2024)
For many women, the array of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms can begin up to ten years prior to menopause and continue during the post-menopausal years. A community approach can support us all. View recording, download PPT slides or three-page flyer.
Reading The Food Label (October 2024)
Kaiser Permanente's Health Educator teaches NIH staff how to read the USDA food label, practical tips for portion control, and understanding key ingredients. View the recording.
Wellness Workshop: Stress Management (September 2024)
Learn tips and tricks for managing stress and burnout - explore the effects of stress and how to mitigate them in your everyday life. View the recording.
Nutrition & Meal Planning for the Whole Family (August 2024)
Speakers from NIDDK and ORS discussed eating for your microbiome, recipes that support gut health, and meal planning to benefit the whole family. View the recording. Download a PDF of the slides, or view the PPT. Staff also shared recipes with one another during the workshop. Check out the (anonymous) Google doc for more meal-planning tips from your NIH community!
Setting Boundaries and Seeking Work-Life Balance (August 2024)
Connect with the Wellness@NIH community about the importance of balancing personal and professional life. Learn tips and tricks for communicating and setting boundaries and ways to maximize work-life balance this summer. View the recording and the workshop slides.
Unlocking the Door to Men's Health - Webinar
(June 2024)Panelists from NIMH and Wellness at NIH discussed the importance of taking care of ourselves so we can take care of others. We addressed societal norms, despair, stress, coping skills, and the importance of preventative health, among other topics. The event has passed -
view recording.
