Work in Wellness at Your Workplace
You may not want to believe it, but the average individual spends almost half their waking hours working. When we’re at our place of employment—whether it’s an office, retail store, or living room—it’s easy to overlook personal health, but staying active and managing stress throughout the day are critical to maintaining any long-term wellness goals. For instance, even if you exercise regularly, prolonged periods of sitting can cause blood sugar levels to rise, which, over time, can lead to insulin resistance, inflammation, and a buildup of arterial plaque. Even forgetting lunch or suffering from burnout can, in the long run, contribute to adverse health effects. However, dedicating just a few minutes throughout the day to personal wellness can help you stay energized, focused, and ready to take on future challenges.
| This week, we’re sharing our Workplace Wellness package, a 14-week series designed to help you adopt healthy behaviors throughout your workday. These practices cover a broad range of topics, primarily focusing on mobility, smart food choices, self-care, and stress relief. Most importantly, they’re easy to incorporate into your schedule, even if you only have a few minutes to spare. This week, remember to take a moment for personal maintenance. |
| Workplace Wellness Promote regular physical activity, better sleep, healthy eating, and moments of meditation in your workplace with this 14-week series. Get Started |
Finding ways to fit in healthy behaviors while working is essential when trying to reach or maintain wellness goals — even if the workplace is a bedroom or home office.
The SMART Way to Approach Your Health Goals
Other topics include (just click on each way to get to the page):
Habit-Stack Your Way to More Movement
Easy Ways to Eat More Healthy Foods
6 Simple Ways You can Practice a Mindful Monday
Reduce Pain and Improve Posture with Office Exercises
3 Ways to Savor Life’s Little Moments and DeStress
The “Make a Plate” Method for Healthy Eating
3 Chair Yoga Poses for All Fitness Levels this Monday
Unwind with the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique