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Wellness Spotlight: Take a Break

Bright Breaks are FREE for Staff

Take a break right at your desk, no workout gear and no camera. Bright Breaks offers quick, 7-minute wellness sessions to help you recharge during your workday. You can choose from hundreds of live sessions throughout the week, covering topics such as movement, stress reduction, mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and more.

Getting started is easy!

  1. Create an account.
  2. Turn on Daily Break.
  3. Choose your type(s) of break:
    • Restorative, stretching
    • Get my heart rate up
    • Meditation and breath work
    • Diet and nutrition
    • Learning / Keynotes
  4. Choose your general time of day:
    • Before work (before 9 a.m.)
    • Mornings (9-12 a.m.)
    • Afternoons (12 - 5 p.m.)
    • After work (after 5 p.m.)
  5. Connect your calendar.

Bright Breaks will automatically add a daily break in a gap in your calendar. Join your break with a live educator and others who work remote. Camera not required.

Want more breaks? You can find and book breaks directly on the site. Or pick from the on-demand library.

Sign Up for Bright Breaks

Visit the UCSD Employee Health and Wellness website for information on programs and events.