Wellness June 2024 Newsletter

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Interested in bringing a free in-person fitness class to your worksite? Keep reading to learn how. New Monthly Toolkit: Celebrating Our Differences Diversity brings fresh perspectives. And it brings new ideas that benefit our lives, communities and workplaces. This month, let’s look at ways to see, value and support what makes each of us unique. In this month's toolkit you'll find the following resources (enter access code "CITYOFLA"):  Quick guide on race, ethnicity and culture Training course “Creating a respectful workplace” Manager training podcast, “Leaders leveraging cultural competency for employee success" Featured articles on Celebrating inclusivity and diversity Neurodiversity and the benefits of unique brain processes Celebrating Juneteenth: Tips for being an ally How to recognize and overcome your own blind spots June is Men's Health Month Men’s Health Month promotes awareness, prevention, education, and family engagement for men’s and boys’ health. Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices like regular exercise, balanced nutrition, stress management, sufficient sleep, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol can improve their well-being and prevent diseases. Together, we can foster long-term health for men and boys. This June, consider taking the following steps:  Eat Healthy. Start by taking small steps like saying no to super-sizing and yes to a healthy breakfast. Eat many different types of foods to get all the vitamins and minerals you need. Add at least one fruit and vegetable to every meal. Get Moving. Play with your kids or grandkids. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Do yard work. Play a sport. Keep comfortable walking shoes handy at work and in the car. Most importantly, choose activities that you enjoy to stay motivated. Make Prevention a Priority. Many health conditions can be detected early with regular checkups from your healthcare provider. Regular screenings may include blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, prostate health and more. LIVEwell Onsite Fitness Classes - coming to a worksite near you... Last month, LIVEwell began offering onsite yoga classes at City Hall East on Tuesdays from 12:15 to 12:45 PM. Now, we're looking to bring more onsite fitness classes to worksites across the City!  Class offerings include:  Yoga Stretching Stress reduction Dance Fusion Core Aerobics Strength Training Cardio Mat Pilates Interested in bringing an in-person fitness class to your worksite? Complete our survey by clicking the link below. Onsite Fitness Class Survey  Feel Like a Million - Halfway to the Finish Tile! Have you earned $500,000 yet? If not, there’s still time to get on pace to Feel Like a Million. We’ve already heard from excited participants sharing stories of increased energy and better stamina. If you haven’t already, take a moment to recognize a teammate, friend, or colleague on the Wall and share your successes, too. It’s your turn to Feel Like a Million, so don’t roll the dice with your health — step up your activity now and all the way through the finish tile.   See you at the end of the program on June 16th! Click Here to Log Daily Activity *In order to participate, employees must be civilian, contributing to LACERS, and enrolled in benefits through LAwell. Weekly LIVEwell Zoom Classes Register Here for Weekly Zoom Classes ACCESS CODE: LIVEWELL2024 View this month's list of classes, class descriptions, and instructions on how to register here.  Meals & More Monthly Cooking Demo:  Easy Spanish Tortilla Frittata Wed. June 12th, 2024 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.  *Shopping list Employee Benefits Division Personnel Department 200 N. Spring St., Room 867 Los Angeles, CA 90012 LIVEwell.la