The final week of Healthy Holiday Challenges ended with a life balance challenge. If you were off that week, this wasn’t a problem for you. If not, it was the perfect opportunity to ensure you left work on time, whether you were at the office or telecommuting, end your day when you were supposed to and take time to enjoy your family and friends. Thrive in the Telecommuter World For more resources or to join the Healthy Holiday Challenges, visit https://get-connected.fnal.gov/recreation/HolidayChallenges/….
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Week 4 of Healthy Holiday Challenges begins the week of December 13 with a stretch challenge. Take a break from the computer, get out of your chair, take a 10-minute walk or incorporate some stretching into your day. Set a reminder on your calendar if you have to. Check out these easy stretches to do at work. Easy Stretches to Do at Work Take A Break and Stretch Weekly Healthy Holiday Challenges will continue to take place through the end…
Week 3 of Healthy Holiday Challenges begins the week of December 6 with a snacking challenge. Research suggests that your body burns calories less efficiently later in the day. This week’s challenge is to skip the holiday treats and snacks after 8 p.m. Enjoy the foods of the holidays in moderation, but there’s no need to overindulge for the next three weeks. For more resources related to this challenge and others click on the link below. Weekly Healthy Holiday Challenges…
Week 2 of Healthy Holiday Challenges begins the week of November 29th with a Community Challenge. Giving Tuesday is known as a day when people come together to do something to support the causes and communities they care about. You could offer a simple act of kindness that makes someone smile, donate to those in need, or volunteer your time. Not sure where to start? VolunteerMatch.org is a site where local non-profits post their volunteer needs. Volunteer Match has virtual opportunities…
Four physicists, including Fermilab’s Claire Lee, share their experiences dealing with major setbacks, trauma, mental health issues and toxic work environments.
When employees have technical concerns related to environment, safety or health that have not been resolved through established Fermilab channels, the DOE’s DPO process offers another approach. Here, that process is outlined.
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Naturally Slim is an individualized weight loss program that starts February 1. Enrollment is available from January 4-15. Employees, spouses and covered dependents over age 18 on the BCBSIL PPO or High Deductible health plans are eligible to participate in the program at no cost. Learn more on the Naturally Slim site, or visit the Wellness website. Naturally Slim teaches simple, repeatable skills to help participants lose weight and keep it off in the real world, without giving up the…
Naturally Slim is an individualized weight loss program that starts July 27. Enrollment is available from June 29 – July 10. Employees, spouses and covered dependents over age 18 on the BCBSIL PPO or High Deductible health plans are eligible to participate in the program at no cost. Click here to learn more or visit the Wellness website. Naturally Slim teaches simple, repeatable skills to help participants lose weight and keep it off in the real world, without giving…
Join me in this Summer 2020 Fitness Challenge. Exercise guidelines recommend 150 minutes of exercise per week. Keep in mind that exercise comes in many forms. It may be walking, running, biking, hiking, swimming or participating in a fitness class. I challenge each of you to participate in this 8 week Summer Fitness Challenge, from June 15 – August 9. Log your minutes and the activity performed on the Fermi Summer 2020 Fitness Challenge spreadsheet found here. If you complete…