What does employee wellness look like in District 833?

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1 833 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS What does employee wellness look like in District 833? Igniting a Passion for Wellness

2 Supporting/Encouraging

3 Not Me! Training Practice Skills & Get Empowered! Creepy Cats Never Give Up! (Creep meter / Cat move / Never give up) Yoga At Your Desk A Lunch & Learn Relax and Rejuvenate A New Science: Epigenetics Awakening Joy & Health in 2015 A Lunch & Learn The electromagnetic fields set up by our brains and our nerves have the ability to alter the shape of the regulatory proteins on the DNA. In other words, how we think and how we perceive our environment directly alters the expression in our cells. That s a big deal! Lifelong Learning Sometimes self-care reminders are needed. Be happy laugh more, play, have fun Healing power of laughter Self-care is a personal choice Positivity and perspective personal choices Personal energy personal choice Personal boundaries are important for self-care Much of becoming well starts with a positive thought Stress reduction tips Pick a theme song for myself project positivity I matter

4 Healthy Recipe Contest 1st Annual Sharing Healthy Recipes and Connecting Wellness with Nutrition Services and Schools Lake Middle School students picked the winner that will be served to students in the fall. Sharing Employee Stories A Mind Shift Success Story: My wellness success stems from a mind shift to "progress" from "perfection." First, I try to plan a weekly menu, including exercise opportunities. Second, I have tried to bounce back from mishaps as quickly as possible. The all-or-nothing thinking and consequential action have made past turnarounds take months, but now I am trying to turn it around in days or weeks. Finally, I am trying to tune into a more collaborative approach to my journey. So many people are on this journey of fitness, weight loss, and mindful choices. I find great inspiration from people who "get real" about the challenges. Sharing/Connecting

5 Having Fun

6 Even beloved family dogs get involved! Involving Family & Friends

7 Team Live Strong / Armstrong Lucky Fitbit Winner! Jennifer Keeling Great River Road Race Challenge Drawing Winner healthy breakfast from Nutrition Services Most Spirited 5K Team Winner Red Rock Rockers Healthy Treat Yogurt Parfaits NOT ME! Book Winners Ana Recarte-Pacheco Ginny Tester Alex Day Celebrating

8 833 Employee Wellness Employee Assistance Program Classes & Presentations Health Challenges & Promotions Frequent Fitness Program Wellness Bits frequent friendly reminders and news Support Promotions/Opportunities In K Walk or Run for Fun Walktober a team walking challenge NOT ME! Training Healthy Holidays Challenge Awakening Joy & Health Nutrition Coaching - Group Healthy Recipe Contest Great River Road Race A physical activity challenge Lunch & Learns Desk Yoga and the New Science Resources/Opportunities

9 Not Me Training! Participant feedback This is the most valuable training I have ever had. I am not afraid any more. Good information and practice Practicing is crucial. It really empowers and makes you be aware. So helpful to overcome the uncertainty of what if thanks for these valuable tools. It was intense, but beneficial; great to practice to get moves into muscle memory. Empowering to learn how to use skills taught through practice with a partners and leaders. WALKTOBER My takeaways.. Leader board motivated me to get out even when I wanted a "day off." The app -- easy to add daily time. Motivated me to try to walk/exercise daily and for a longer period of time. Fun to push yourself more to achieve a goal It was a fun way to remind me to stay active, even as the weather turns colder and we move "inside" Walking with new friends. It motivated me to walk everyday. Support from others. Friendship and feeling like you are part of a team. Being on a team Group activity It got my spouse up and moving too Challenge myself to get out and walk every day Liked to watch how far I travelled each day. The Impact Nutrition Coaching Series My takeaways The info on the foods we eat and what is best. More protein based snacks, mindful eating Foods tips, learning from others Websites and meal ideas

10 Why support employee wellness? Because..Employees Matter! You make a difference to kids, schools and 833. Because..good health and overall wellbeing makes a difference to you. Because..staying healthy isn t easy these days and support makes a difference. Because we are in this together and wellbeing is contagious. So joining together will make the difference! TOGETHER WE CAN! The Annual Health Assessment Snapshot of Health Indicators in % of HealthPartners members (N=2,339) completed the health assessment 62% reported being either overweight or obese compared to 64% adults in the U.S. 20.6% fall below physical activity recommendations 150 minutes per week --13% thinking about making changes -- ready now -- 34% seriously thinking about making some changes -- 50% low muscle strengthening -- 43% low muscle stretching 31% are affected by diabetes or heart disease (have diagnoses or are at high risk) 74% report low fruits and vegetables / 54% poor quality food choices Almost 30% report low sleep 43% report emotional health concerns MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS - LIFESTYLE CHANGES Why 833 Wellness?

11 That s a wrap on 833 Employee Wellness for ! Now for some summer wellness inspiration! Employee Question What is on your summer wellness to-do list? Following is a sampling of responses. WOWZA Thank you for joining forces to ignite health and wellbeing in 833!

12 Go to Jazzercise 5x a week. Sit on my deck and enjoy peace, the outdoors, and the flowers Daily Geocaching; tending my vineyard (30 degree incline); hammock relaxation time; 15 min of vitamin D; weekly personal dance parties (every Tuesday?) Download the couch to 5K app on phone and follow the training program so I can run/jog a 5K in the fall Find a wellness/workout buddy? Beth B in pre-k, her cat, and my dog Bataan Death March 20 miles. Doing at least 10,000 steps/day. Walking with friends. Biking; relaxing with friends/family. Lawn mowing is great therapy. Trip to Utah, Arizona, Colorado hiking in 8 National Parks I m getting a stand-up Paddleboard!!! Summer Motivation Drink 3 6 bottles of water each day. Start walking daily. Return to yoga. Go fishing! Sand volleyball and biking on the greenway Re-introduce myself to my bike! Try to bike or walk places instead of driving. Run a fall ultramarathon. Golf 2 times per week. Read 1 book a month. Enjoy! Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Spend as much time with my son before he leaves for college; hike part of the Superior National Trial; see live music; kayak the Minnehaha Creek; enjoy my patio. Click on Summer Wellness to see the complete list