Well Around You – You Can Make A Difference
Was there someone or something that made a difference in your life? Was it your doctor? Did a friend inspire you that it is possible to change your habits and live healthier? Are you still looking for that motivation? Whatever your situation, your workplace is one area that can add to your enthusiasm or detract from it in a big way. Positive reinforcement of the things we all know to be true – eat healthy, move more – can initiate a revolution of wellness in your department. You can create that change among your co-workers. And while no one is going to change overnight, we know that everyone can learn how to live well one step at a time.
We’ve put together some tips for the health conscious and the not-so-conscious that are meant to encourage small changes in the workplace that can bring about big results over time. The following real-life examples can help you become a catalyst for healthful changes in your department and inspire your co-workers to live well at work.
Encourage Wellness Around You
You hardly remember what you ate for lunch yesterday; the days are blurring together. How would you ever remember to do small things around the office like walking to a co-worker’s desk instead of calling? Or taking the stairs to your next meeting?
- The little things can make a big difference, so set a reminder by your desk to help yourself along. Read about Encouraging Wellness Around You and post by your desk or on your door as a constant reminder.
Fitting in Fitness
Do you find yourself on the phone or replying to e-mails non-stop from the moment you sit down at your desk? After work, you have to grab your dry cleaning before tomorrow’s presentation, and the kids have two different evening activities that you want to attend. Workout? Maybe next week.
- You can fit in calorie-burning exercises into your day that don’t require a big time commitment or wardrobe change. Read about Fitting Fitness Into Your Day and post by your desk as a reminder when you start to doubt your capabilities.
Cater to Your Health
There’s a department event coming up next month and you can anticipate that the food will be the same as always: high-carb, high-sugar, high-fat. You’ve been trying to eat smarter, but at events like these it’s hard to find a low-calorie option, so you’ll probably end up having a “cheat day.”
- It doesn’t hurt to ask for healthier options. Use the Power-Packed Catering Guide to give you an idea of what small changes and alternatives you can order that will make the traditional meeting food more balanced. Not only will this help you stay on track with your healthy eating – you’ll be the hero with your co-workers. If you’re not planning the food, send this Catering Guide to the meeting planner so they’re aware of this great resource.
Prioritize What’s Important
You’ve heard about on-site Health Screenings around the office. The poster talks about knowing health numbers and taking the health assessment. It’s probably important, but you don’t really know why, and with the busy day ahead, it’s just too much to think about right now. Maybe next year it’ll be easier to juggle everything.
- Getting your numbers checked can literally save your life, or encouraging a co-worker to do so can save theirs. Read about what your Health Numbers are and why you should know them. .