In today's world, we are pulled in so many directions that it can leave us feeling exhausted and detached. If you feel like you're running on empty, or feel unappreciated and overwhelmed at work/school, you might be at risk of burnout.  

There are many strategies that can be used to prevent and manage burnout, one of which is setting healthy boundaries. Join UBC’s Workplace Wellbeing team for an informative session that will help you answer the questions: Am I at risk for burnout? And, How could establishing/maintaining healthy boundaries help?  

Miranda Massie (she/her)

Miranda Massie is a Workplace Wellbeing Practices & Learning Consultant with UBC Human Resources.  Her work involves learning & curriculum design, strategic consultation support, and systems change as they relate to health equity, mental health and psychological health and safety in the workplace. Miranda has a background in sexual health and adult education and is a Mental Health Commission of Canada certified instructor. Outside of work you can find Miranda having dance parties with her toddler, learning to grow veggies in her community garden patch, and playing in two fantasy football leagues. 

Join Aisha for a 15-minute mindfulness practice in an exercise called S.T.O.P. that helps you take a pause to notice your feelings, needs, environment and choices. This exercise can be used throughout the day or in specific situations to help manage stress, regulate emotions and make choices that can help you, others and the world around you.

Aisha Tejani (she/her)

Aisha completed her 200 Hour Meditation Teacher Training with The Lab of Meditation which is accredited with the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She has taught mindfulness to high schools, elementary schools, the community and here at UBC.

Next, we will address racism and inclusion in a safe and supportive environment while being playful through interactive activities and role-playing exercises. Using improvisation and theatre of the oppressed format, participants will work together, train themselves to be allies, and not be a bystander.

We will share tools and strategies to navigate difficult situations. Let's speak up and promote inclusion... together!

Ingrid Broussillon (she/her)

Founder of Griottes Polyglottes, Ingrid is passionate about bringing play & fun into all of her workshops.
She is a strong believer that a good laugh can create bridges between people. Her mission is to support companies with multicultural workforces to take their DEI training and team building workshops to a new level - one that is fun, engages employees, and leads to more impactful outcomes.

Feel free to reach out to her on her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-broussillon

Join Gloria Sun a Registered Dietitian and Manager of Nutrition and Wellbeing for a discussion on balanced nutrition! The session will cover how to meet daily nutritional needs including the basics of forming a balanced meal in a simple and enjoyable way.

Gloria Sun (she/her)

Gloria has worked in various areas of nutrition and dietetics, from clinical, outpatients, private practice to public health. Gloria is an advocate of nutrition and wellbeing and is passionate about ensuring the university residence environment supports a healthy lifestyle. She is far from the food police, loves connecting with students and is passionate about helping them adopt nutritious patterns through unique ways.