Wellness May 2023 Newsletter

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Earn Your Bragging Rights & Rewards: Create or Login to Limeade ONE NEW ACTIVITY ALERT: Wellness Bingo Challenge! May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Both mental & physical health are key factors to our well-being, though sometimes the need for mental well-being isn’t as obvious. By fostering our mental wellness, we can better take care of our whole selves in a balanced and comprehensive way. LIVEwell is observing these occasions by hosting a Virtual Wellness Bingo Challenge, with featured activities that nourish both your mental and physical health. This activity is worth 100 points and will be available within the LIVEwell app beginning Monday, May 1, 2023 and you’ll have until Wednesday, May 31, 2023 to finish the challenge. The virtual bingo cards are web links that can be bookmarked or printed out, and will feature 25 squares with fun and exciting activities that will positively contribute to your mental health and overall well-being.  Click here for more details and FAQ and watch the video above! LIVEwell Testimonials Wanted! Calling all current LIVEwell program enthusiasts - we need your help! We’re working to gather detailed feedback from your experiences with the LIVEwell program by highlighting how the program has positively impacted your life (either personally or professionally), or what valuable lessons you have learned while completing activities within the app! Use the “How I LIVEwell” activity to submit your personal testimonial by June 15, 2023 and earn 50 points! Explore the Benefits of Meditation on World Meditation Day World Meditation Day serves as a timely reminder that meditation is an option to help reduce stress and create more calm in one’s life. Millions of people around the world practice meditation every day of their lives, either for religious, spiritual, or health-based reasons. Whether it’s reducing stress, controlling anxiety, or enhancing self awareness - keeping an open mind while trying meditation can have some serious benefits to your overall well-being.  Guided meditations are a wonderful option for beginners, and LIVEwell offers FREE weekly guided meditation classes on Wednesdays from 3:00pm - 3:15pm (get 25 points by tracking that activity as well). We encourage everyone to attend and explore how this practice may benefit you! We heard your Zoom class feedback…New Friday Morning Class! Recently added to the LIVEwell class schedule, start your Friday morning with our new 6 am “Stretch & De-stress” class. This quick 30-minute class will have 20 minutes of stretching and 10 minutes of meditation. Bring the energy into the start of your weekend with a new 6am “Stretch & De-stress” class! ACCESS CODE: LIVEWELL2023 Visit LIVEwell.la for the full schedule and class description. Visit your one-stop vision shop! EyeMed’s vision pop-up clinic provides City employees and their family members (age 12 or over) an opportunity to receive eye exams from local optometrists and to shop top eyewear brands. The mobile eye exams consist of a 15-20 minute comprehensive exam. You can shop for popular frames and sunglasses, then check out using your vision benefits and have your eyewear delivered to you.  Reserve a time in advance since there will be limited eye exam appointments available, so don’t miss out! (If you just want to shop for the latest styles and don't need an eye exam, you can do that without making an appointment.) *LAwell members have EyeMed insurance which can be used for this service.  *NEW* and Upcoming: April Cooking Demo:  Spring Pea Pesto Pasta Wed. May 17th, 2023 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.  On the LIVEwell Social Feed: Chicken & Goat Cheese Skillet *recipe from Taste of Home LIVEwell App ‘Tool’: How-to Videos *search for activity topics of your choice in the app Employee Benefits Division Personnel Department 200 N. Spring St., Room 867 Los Angeles, CA 90012 LIVEwell.la  (213) 978-1619 OPT OUT OF PRIZES