January 2025 Wellness webinars

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:58:46 -0500
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Below is information on the January 2025 Wellness webinars provided by the State Employee Benefits Division Wellness Program. Register now to secure your spot!

Does it sometimes feel that you are just surviving instead of fully thriving? If you have energy, optimism, and good physical and mental health, you are on your way to thriving.

The State Wellness Program is here to motivate, inspire, and educate you through our wellness webinars, healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more. Let us support you as you embark on your 2025 Thrive Journey!

A New Challenge Starts January 20th - SNOW WONDER!

Snow Wonder will light a fire in your exercise, nutrition, and happiness routines to help you thrive, no matter how cold the weather. In this challenge, you'll earn inches of snow that convert to a winter wonderland picture and collect snow globes as you log your activities. You'll also participate in "wonders" to help you maintain a positive mindset during the dreary days of winter. Join coworkers, friends, and family members in teams and share successes through an interactive message board. Snow Wonder is the perfect challenge to help beat the winter blues!

Watch this 1-minute Snow Wonder video to learn more

Register here for SNOW WONDER!

Mindful Mondays

Monday, 1/27, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Practicing Positive Thinking

When you focus on the positive aspects of a situation, you shift your mindset to one of hope, empowerment, resilience and optimism. Research shows this has a profound effect on your mental and physical health, such as reducing depression, managing healthy blood pressure levels, and even extending your lifespan. Learn how to think positively as you begin your 2025 Thrive journey!

Register for 1/27 Practicing Positive Thinking

Tuesday Wellness from the Kitchen: New Year, New Dishes!

Tuesday, 1/28, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Wonton Soup

The word wonton roughly translates to "clouds" in Cantonese and describes the appearance of the floating dumplings in broth. The small dumplings are made from noodle dough and filled with meat, seafood, or vegetables. When added to the broth, this is a perfect warm and nourishing dish on a cold evening!
Register for 1/28 Wonton Soup

Listen to Chef Sandra's January Invitation!

NEW FOR 2025! ATTEND SESSIONS TO WIN A WELLNESS FROM THE KITCHEN/LIFE AT THE TABLE APRON!

Healthy U Wednesdays: Say Hello to 2025 SMART Goals!

Wednesday, 1/22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: SMART Nutrition Goals

It can be discouraging to make an "eat better" goal each January that doesn't last beyond April. Learn how to create a specific, action-oriented, and realistic SMART plan to help ensure your success through April 2025 and beyond!

Register for 1/22 SMART Nutrition Goals

Wednesday, 1/29, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: SMART Fitness Goals

Do you vow to get back in shape now that the holidays are over, only to experience the "too much, too soon" syndrome that leaves you discouraged or even injured? A SMART plan will help you begin on the right foot so that you stay motivated, optimistic, and injury-free!

Register for 1/29 SMART Fitness Goals

Health Promotion Thursdays: A Focus on Food!

Thursday, 1/23, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Food and Mood

Do you crave chocolate, ice cream, or potato chips when you're stressed? This is a very common attempt to relieve stress and seems to work momentarily. However, there are more healthy, calming, and lasting actions you can take for relief without the extra calories!

Register for 1/23 Food and Mood

Thursday, 1/30, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Dining Out the Healthy Way

Dining out has its benefits - it's enjoyable dining with others and provides an opportunity to explore new food cultures. But there are unique challenges when trying to dine out the healthy way. Learn easy tips and tricks that overcome these challenges and allow you to fully enjoy the experience, including desserts!

Register for 1/31 Dining Out the Healthy Way

Friday Unwind Time Guided Meditations To Cultivate A Thriving Mindset

Friday, 1/24, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Giving Gladness to Your Thinking Mind

Your brain does so much for you! It takes in, processes, analyzes, and stores heaps of information for you. Yet sometimes it can do too much for you, leaving you feeling stressed and tired. In this guided meditation, you will give your mind permission to simply be. Your brain will thank you!

Register for 1/24 Giving Gladness to Your Thinking Mind

Friday, 1/31, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Reflecting on a Role Model

It's important to have a role model who influences you to thrive. In this guided meditation, you'll reflect on someone who inspires you as you consider the qualities of their presence that you would like to develop in yourself.

Register for 1/31 Reflecting on a Role Model