“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” -Mother Teresa
Do You Self-Care?
What exactly is “self-care?” It can be defined as the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, especially during times of stress. Engaging in self-care tends to increase happiness, sense of well-being, ability to focus, empathy, compassion for self and others plus other benefits. Over the next 3 weeks we will share more benefits of self-care and give some tips on how to take an active role in your self-care. Here are 15 tips to get your started:
- Stay hydrated by drinking water
- Stretch in order to relax and refocus
- Say “no” when you need to
- Set realistic goals and to-do lists
- Go outside and soak up the fresh air/sun
- Forgive yourself and others
- List five things you are grateful for each day
- Build positive social connections
- Drink hot tea
- Laugh
- Make sure to get enough rest
- Avoid blue lights (televisions, phones, electronics) an hour before bed
- Use your support system
- Play with a pet
- Find podcasts or music that encourage joy and relaxation
*source: National Safe Place Network
The 25 Days of Fitbits
The holidays are all about giving and N Good Health is wanting to give away 25 Fitbits during the 25 Days of Fitbits. Go to NGoodHealth.Com and complete Step 1 (Health Risk Assessment) by December 25th. You’ll be entered to win a Fitbit fitness tracking device.
Winners will be drawn daily from December 1st to December 25th. That’s 25 winners total! Complete Step 1 TODAY for more chances to win.
Don’t wait. Join WW now!
Did you know that you can earn 30 healthy action points and be reimbursed up to 75% for participating in WW (formerly Weight Watchers)
Weight Watchers is now WW, a science-based approach to weight loss with the latest nutritional and behavior change techniques. The program incorporates smart tools in the palm of your hand with the WW app, offers 24/7 support and loads of recipes. You can share your journey and swap tips for success in their workshops and a members-only social platform.
Qualifying Norton Healthcare employees who want to lose weight and keep it off can save money. The program has been designed with real people in mind, regardless of gender, age or weight loss goals. You’ll be given a plan that’s adapted to your lifestyle and specific needs, helping to create a positive weight loss experience.
Join online or in person at community meetings
Everyone who completes the N Good Health 4 steps can participate and be reimbursed 75% of the 12-week program cost for the WW Digital, Digital + Studio or Digital + Coaching program. To receive the reimbursement and receive healthy action points, you must submit the completed tracking tool to N Good Health.
Digital (online) participants must record weekly weight log entries during the 12-week enrollment. Submit the completed tracking tool and screenshots of your weight logs to N Good Health to receive the reimbursement.
For more information about WW and N Good Health’s program reimbursement policy, submit an N Good Health help ticket or call (502) 629-2162.
Think twice about unhealthy sharables
We use food to show love in so many ways. However, when we use food to show we care, we have to do just that…care. We know that food can both heal and harm, so serving foods to others that we know will harm their bodies and/or their minds doesn’t seem loving at all.
When we bring in the candy or the donuts thinking we are helping others, we are forgetting about those that are working to avoid these potentially harmful foods. Many turn to the old adage, “then they don’t have to eat it.” However, it’s just not that simple.
Research-based evidence suggests foods high in sugar (or sugar substitutes), salt, and/or fat can trigger the pleasure sensors in the brain, leaving us wanting more.
When feeding others, we need to be aware of the effects of unhealthy, processed foods on others’ bodies and minds. We can do better for each other. Try ideas like these instead:
- Bring on the fruit bowl. Having fresh fruit available will encourage healthy eating and reduce the consumption of sugary sweets.
- Share other healthy snacks such as veggies, nuts, seeds, whole grain breads and dairy products.
- Offer to cover for each other during breaks and lunches to avoid snacking at your desk. Stepping away from work areas allows for relaxation and stress relief.
Recipes: Potluck recipes, fruit-based desserts
Real Food and You!
Online nutrition workshops from N Good Health
Making healthy food choices is not always easy. We’re excited to offer two Real Food and You online nutrition workshops. Sign up at NGoodHealth.com and learn how the healthy choice can be the easy choice for you and your family.
Real Food and You: Beginner’s Guide: Discover a “real food” diet, including where to start when it comes to nutrition based goals and how to plan meals successfully.
Real Food and You Part 2: Advance your knowledge by exploring the ingredients in our food, how to navigate a grocery store and how to find balance for your life through healthy eating.
From your homepage at NGoodHealth.com, you can sign up by clicking “Wellness Workshops” on the left-hand side, & selecting the workshop of your choice from the options listed on the right.
Wellness Champions Growing in December
N Good Health is looking for wellness champions throughout Norton Healthcare.
What is a Wellness Champion? Wellness Champions advocate for healthy habits for our workforce and connect staff to important resources to help them in their wellness journeys through the support of N Good Health. Wellness champions also motivate employees to participate in wellness challenges and N Good Health’s 4 steps.
How do I apply?
We invite interested and committed employees to talk to your manager about becoming a Wellness Champion. Applications can be found on N Good Health’s Nsite page and will need your manager’s approval before submitting to N Good Health for consideration.
Wellness Champions are needed from diverse roles, facilities, worksites and shifts so all employees are encouraged to apply. Our goal is to have one or more wellness champions from every department.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, January 14.
For more information, contact N Good Health at (502) 629-2162 or submit an N Good Health service request ticket.
Register now for December grocery tour!
| Register now for the Healthy Eating Grocery Tour on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 3 to 4 p.m. at Kroger, 3039 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville.N Good Health and Kroger have partnered to offer employees a unique opportunity to shop with a clinical nutritionist. Learn about meal planning and how to navigate the grocery, and get all your questions answered. Participants will go home with a bag of goodies! This is an employee-only event.For more information, call (502) 629-2114. |
Mindful Monday
Disconnect for one day, or even for one hour! Imagine yourself alone on a dock, remove your shoes, feel the warm sun on your face and just be in the moment.