January 2025 Wellness webinars
Thrive in 2025!
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
'Tis the season that you try to be
jolly as you shop 'til you drop, gather with friends, travel to see family
members, and host or attend holiday celebrations - all while maintaining your
daily duties. What's often missing during this holiday hustle and bustle is
your self-care. Learn how to
incorporate holiday habits that will help keep you and your family members
healthy and happy this holiday season.
Mindful
Mondays: Embrace the Good!
Monday, 12/2,
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Holiday Anxiety - Ease Your Mind with Mindfulness
Holiday
anxiety can easily turn this most joyful time of year into a stressful time.
Manage holiday anxiety with practical mindfulness tips presented in this
webinar.
Register for 12/2 Holiday Anxiety - Ease Your Mind with
Mindfulness
Monday, 12/9,
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Holiday Mental Health Checklist
This
checklist will provide you with the opportunity to identify your holiday
stressors, learn easy-to-incorporate holiday stress relievers, and invite more
joy into your life during the holidays and beyond.
Register for 12/9 Holiday Mental Health Checklist
Monday, 12/16,
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Holiday Sleep and Your Heart
Did
you know that "Holiday Heart Syndrome" is a real thing? This term was
coined in 1978 as a result of studies that identified various holiday stressors
and their impacts on heart health. While good sleep (at least 7.5 hours) is
critical for good heart health all year long, sleep disruption during the
holidays creates additional heart health risks. Hear heart-specific stress
relief strategies that will help you sleep like a baby during the holidays and
beyond..
Register for 12/16 Holiday Sleep and Your Heart
Tuesday Wellness
from the Kitchen with Chef Sandra Lewis:
Tuesday, 11/12, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:
Warm Cranberry Feta Spread
This
elegant yet easy oven-baked appetizer is a delicious combination of creamy
baked feta that perfectly balances with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries.
This is ideal for cozy gatherings and entertaining during the holidays!
Register for
11/12 Warm Cranberry Feta Spread
Tuesday, 12/3, 11:00 am -
11:45 am: Holiday Meatloaf
Chef Sandra invites you to make
her favorite meatloaf dish inspired by the movie "A Christmas Story."
Her secret twist on this tasty, healthy, and easy to prepare dish makes it
perfect for the fast-paced holiday hosting season. It's so good that your
family will want seconds and your guests will ask for the recipe!
Register for 12/3 Holiday Meatloaf
Tuesday, 12/10, 11:00 am -
11:45 am: Sweet and Sour Green Beans
It’s that time again! Holiday
banquets and dinners are on the agenda at every turn. If you're looking for a
new recipe to add to your yearly festive feasts, borrow this favorite from Chef
Sandra's family for your holiday table.
Register for 12/10 Sweet and Sour
Green Beans
Tuesday, 12/17, 11:00 am -
11:45 am: Bruléed Bananas
Transform humble bananas into a
show-stopping treat as you brulée your way to holiday dessert perfection!
With caramelized bananas, a crunchy hazelnut-oat topping, and an optional
splash of luscious Frangelico liqueur, it's holiday heaven!
Register for 12/17 Bruléed Bananas
Healthy U Wednesdays: Women's Health Latest
Updates:Healthy Habits and Coaching for
Success!
Wednesday, 12/4,
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Holiday Happiness
The
most wonderful time of the year can quickly turn into the most stressful time
of the year without proper preparation for the onslaught of stressors. In this
presentation, you'll understand how to identify stress and recognize triggers
to create a peaceful environment for yourself amidst holiday chaos.
Register for 12/4 Holiday Happiness
Wednesday, 12/11,
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Slow Your Holiday Scroll - The Benefits of a Social Media
Break
Social
media can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family during the
holidays, yet there is a growing body of data about how social media use during
the holidays affects your mood. Learn strategies to moderate social media use
during the holidays - try it as an experiment to see if your overall emotional
well being increases!
Register for 12/11 Slow Your Holiday Scroll
Wednesday, 12/18,
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Dealing with Holiday Emotional Eating
You
may find yourself reaching for food when you experience negative emotions and
stress as a way of coping. This time of year the combination of holiday stress
and the availability of holiday treats may increase emotional eating. Join this
webinar to learn strategies to help manage holiday emotional eating.
Register for 12/18 Dealing with Holiday Emotional Eating
Thursday Health Focus: Get
"InStep" with Diabetes
Thursday, 12/5,
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Taking Care of Your S.E.L.F. (Sleep, Exercise, Love, and
Food)
During
the holidays it can be challenging to maintain the four areas of good sleep,
exercise, loving relationships, and healthy eating. Join this webinar to learn
simple strategies to help these areas survive the holidays!
Register for 12/5 Taking Care of Your S.E.L.F.
Thursday, 12/12,
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Taking Care of Your Sleep
With
holiday parties, holiday shopping, and holiday "everything" your
sleep may be disrupted because of the increased activity. Join this webinar to
review the importance of sleep for your physical and mental health and learn
simple tips to consistently get a good night's sleep.
Register for 12/12 Taking Care of Your Sleep
Thursday, 12/19,
11:00 am - 11:45 am: Taking Care of Your Gratitude
Here's
a holiday present to give yourself - gratitude! When you practice gratitude,
you increase your happiness and positive emotions, improve your physical and
mental health, and improve your relationships with others. It's a gift you and
others will enjoy every day of the year! .
Register for 12/19 Taking Care of Your Gratitude
Unwind Time Fridays: The
Gratitude Experience!
Friday, 12/6,
11:00 am - 11:15 am: The Power of Acceptance
Acceptance
is simply recognizing reality as it is. Practicing acceptance gives you the
power to release memories of unpleasant experiences and reframe them as lessons
worth learning. Experience the power of acceptance in this guided meditation.
Register for 12/6 The Power of Acceptance
Friday, 12/13,
11:00 am - 11:15 am: Drop the Suitcase of Worries and Regrets
While
the past cannot be changed it can be learned from. By dropping the baggage of
trying to rewrite the past, you'll free yourself to move on enlightened in this
guided meditation
Register for 12/13 Drop the Suitcase of Worries and Regrets
Friday,
12/20, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Connections Reflection
December
is the perfect time to reflect on connections made during the year. Consider
how you were impacted and how you impacted others in this guided meditation.
Register for 12/20 Connections Reflection
Healthier by the Minute
Friday, 12/6,
11:30 am - 11:45 am: Understanding Colds and Flu
With
winter here, every sniffle might make you wonder if it's a cold or flu. In this
session learn how to protect yourself from colds and flu during the winter
months.
Register for 12/6 Healthier by the Minute: Understanding Colds
and Flu
Friday, 12/13,
11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthier Ways for the Holidays
The
Holiday Season is here! This time of year can be both joyful and stressful.
Learn strategies to help you sail through the season.
Register for 12/13 Healthier by the Minute: Healthier Ways for
the Holidays
Friday, 12/20,
11:30 am - 11:45 am: Laughter is Medicine
Laughter
warms us in winter months and helps keep our stress low. Join this session and
chuckle about the benefits of having a good laugh!
Register for 12/20 Healthier by the Minute: Laughter is
Medicine
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October Wellness Webinars-Part II
October is Women's health month!
Please see below some
October Wellness webinars provided by the State Employee Benefits
Division. Register now to
secure your spot!
While this month's focus is
Women's Health, there are plenty of opportunities to get the whole family
involved in their wellness this month. Remember,
you and your covered family members can get no-cost flu shots at any network
pharmacy using your CVS prescription card.
Mindful
Mondays:
Monday, 10/21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The
Magic of Stretching for Mental Health
Have you ever started your day with energy, eager to tackle the
day ahead only to find that initial burst of enthusiasm fading and replaced by
stress and worry? Stretching can be a switch that resets you back to
enthusiasm and optimism. Learn how to tap into this magic to re-focus and get
on-demand relief!
Register
for 10/21 The Magic of Stretching for Good Mental Health
Monday, 10/28, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The
Magic of Meditation for Mental Health
From reducing stress and improving problem-solving to physically
changing your brain to a younger version, meditation can be magical. This
session is for everyone - seasoned meditators and those new to meditation are
invited!
Register
for 10/28 The Magic of Meditation for Good Mental Health
Tuesday Wellness from the
Kitchen with Chef Sandra Lewis:
Tuesday, 10/22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Baked Ziti
Get ready to dive into cheesy goodness with Chef Sandra's Baked
Ziti recipe! Loaded with zesty sauce, melty cheese, and tender pasta. Perfect
as a fall dish, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy, fun, and totally
irresistible!
Register
for 10/22 Baked Ziti
Tuesday, 10/29, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Fruit Crisp
Perfect as a fall dessert, juicy fall fruits turn into a
masterpiece with an oatmeal, butter, and brown sugar crumb topping. This easy,
delightful dessert will quickly become your fall go-to favorite. Let's crisp
things up together!
Register for 10/29 Fruit Crisp
Healthy U Wednesdays: Women's
Health Latest Updates:
Wednesday, 10/16, 11:00 am -
11:45 am: Women's Emotional Health
Women will learn about anger management, how to boost happiness,
ways to reduce stress and heal with humor.
Register
for 10/16 Women's Emotional Health
Wednesday, 10/23, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:
Social Well-Being 101
Join experts as they discuss aging, relationships, and ways to
increase connections for enhanced social well-being.
Register
for 10/23 Social Well-Being 101
Wednesday, 10/30, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:
Personal Connections through Community
This live webinar takes a deep dive into the concept of
community as experts explain how to identify and connect with your community
for long-term health benefits.
Register
for 10/30 Personal Connections Through Community
Thursday Health Focus: The Healthy
Weight Series!
Thursday, 10/17, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:
Building Healthy Eating Habits
With a focus on healthy eating, you will compare and contrast
your current eating habits to develop a healthy eating plan that works for your
food preferences.
Register
for 10/17 Building Healthier Eating Habits
Thursday, 10/24, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Move
More, Sit Less!
What movements work for you? Answer: the ones you enjoy and will
do! Learn the physical and mental benefits of movement and develop a plan that
works for you.
Register
for 10/24 Move More, Sit Less
Thursday, 10/31, 11:00 am - 11:45 am:
Handling Challenges to Stay Motivate
We've all experienced a challenge that derails us from
maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Learn strategies to keep you motivated through
lapses and plateaus.
Register
for 10/31 Handling Challenges to Stay Motivated
Unwind Time Fridays: Just let
go!
Friday, 10/18, 11:00 am - 11:15 am:
Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts About the Past
Remember having a loose tooth as a child and touching it with your
tongue to wiggle it? Obsessive thoughts can be like a loose tooth.
This pattern of repetitive thinking about something is hard to stop.
Try this meditation and get relief!
Register
for 10/18 Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts
Friday, 10/25, 11:00 am - 11:15 am:
Letting Go of Your Inner Critic
Oh, that voice in your head that won't be quiet! Often it is
a judging, fault-finding, shaming voice. Learn how to silence it and take
control in this 15-minute guided meditation.
Register for 10/25 Letting Go of Your Inner Critic
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