A commitment to our robotics team comes with the need to manage a significant workload. Balancing the demands of school, family, social life, robotics, and other extracurricular activities without becoming overwhelmed can be challenging. Our goal is to support the team so that they can remain calm and focused, and to create a fun, efficient, and productive work environment.

Our Wellness Initiative is an evidence-based program that includes many different ways to support our coaches, mentors, and team members.

• We applied for the Calm.com School On-Boarding Initiative and have been utilizing their guided meditations, masterclasses and body series to release tension and create a mindful approach to even the most challenging moments.
• Aromatherapy Saturdays were initiated this year. Aromadome essential oil therapy tents are set up on yoga mats for an immersive experience. We have noted that members are organically drawn to the tents based on their mood and stress level.
• The Safety Sub-Division set up a Tea Station with soothing hot tea, and now go mobile with their Tea Cart throughout the school for Tea Time during long build sessions. Everyone LOVES the Tea Stations!
• The Relaxation Stations include a tabletop Zen Sand Garden, yoga mats, acupressure massagers, and motivational quote pages. We created a binder with directions for Minute Yoga, Minute Movements, acupressure points, and guidance for using essential oils. The Relaxation Stations have become an integral part of our day to day “team life” and have been a welcome shift for the wellness and mental well-being of the whole team.
• As crossover Division support, our Graphics and Animation Sub-Divisions created a Deep Breathing Graphic to support optimal brain health which supports mood, sleep, and immunity.