October 2011 Employee Wellness Moments

Physical Environment October is National Ergonomic Month –Does your fitness workouts still challenge your body? Stock winter supplies for snow and ice National Massage Therapy Week starts Oct 25th Check for air leaks and drafts Check your indoor walking routes for safety Fill in ruts and driveways potholes Add one new stretch to your workout routine Make sure all drains are free and clear Wear reflective clothing for walking outside Replace filters as needed Social Spiritual October is National Eat Together Month! Inventory your "peace of mind" life skills Share funny stories and movies with others in your work group Experiment with a relaxation technique from another culture Plan your Christmas service project together Begin the journey to rediscovery of your "true self" Plan a mystery luncheon together or solve a fictitious murder mystery What values are you most congruent with concerning your workplace self-identity? Start a time slip involving a scary story, involve other departments Explore your purpose in this life. Nutritional Occupational As a team, collect canned goods for the needy Volunteer for a special work assignment! Have a healthy chili cook off! List your skills and competencies Have a Sweetest Day challenge for finding gourmet low sugar delights List the functional transferable skills that you would like to learn October is Apple, Pear, and Pineapple Month, substitute a candy jar day for these healthy morsels Is your career consistent with your values? October is Halloween Food Safety Month: provide a safe Trick or Treat stop for adults and children Are you maintaining a healthy work/life balance? Intellectual Emotional October is Class Reunion Month: Touch base with a study buddy of the past October is Emotional Wellness Month! A brisk walk can enhance creativity! Do you enjoy helping others? Does your lifestyle provide this opportunity? October is Health Literacy Month! Research and post new findings for improving and maintaining healthy lifestyles Have a workstation celebration to celebrate the little things in life that bring simple pleasures October is Organize Your Medical Information Month! Start a monthly sense of humor grab bag luncheon Look for workshops that you can do with others and that are fun and interesting! Try monthly team building exercises that focus on trust and getting to know other associates better The employee wellness ideas listed above are low cost/no cost activities that you and your employees can mix or match with previously submitted wellness ideas. These ideas can be used to create wellness moments that focus on the eight dimensions of wellness to enhance your Vital Life Community!