Thursday, December 31, 2015

Sweet Shots!
The sugar in these pictures represents the amount of weight these individuals each lost to catapult their health!  As we jump into 2016, will the new year be different for you or the same story in some area of your life you want to change? Take a little time to identify and commit to paper the things that define healthy body, healthy mind and healthy finances to YOU to propel you forward with a road map for change :) When we commit to paper studies show we are 42% more successful!





Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Welcome to WellConnect Winter Bingo!

We are excited to be able to bring a winter wellness program!  Small steps can change your overall health.  You’re invited to participate in WellConnect Winter Bingo to keep wellness on your mind as we start a new year.

Here are a few details on winter bingo:

·         Program will run from Monday, January 4 – Sunday, February 14 (six weeks)
·         All employees are welcome to join this optional program
·         Just pull the bingo card  and play from January 4 – February 14.
o   Check with your doctor if you have any injuries or medical conditions before participating in the physical activities.
·         To have as many tools as you need, many of the activities have links so you can have resources at your fingertips.
·         Feel free to check out the bingo board, but you may not officially start until Monday, January 4.

How do I win?

·         Bingo is reached when you have seven in a row. 
o   This can be up, down, across or diagonal
·         Bingo is self-directed, you determine which “way” you’d like to play.
o   We will not be calling out any numbers/letters.

What do I do if I get a bingo?

·         If you get a bingo (as described above), please do one the following:
o   Fax your card to Shannon Bauman or Kelly Black OR
o   Email your card to Shannon Bauman or Kelly Black
o   Make a copy and send your card into the office attn.: Shannon Bauman or Kelly Black

What happens if I get a bingo after I submit my card?

·         First Bingo:
o   You will receive a prize!  A cooler bag with the WellConnect Logo on it!  (Super cute!)
o   You will also have your name entered into a drawing
·         Subsequent Bingo:
o   You will have your name entered into a drawing

Details on the drawing:

·         We will draw MANY winners after the program concludes
·         Each winner will receive a $25 gift card

Please let Shannon or me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!


Kelly Black
Benefits Manager
New Horizon Companies
3405 Annapolis Lane North
Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
763.383.6276
                                   

                        

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Awareness Works



Since this is the season of sharing gifts and sharing recipes, it seemed like the perfect time to share a comparison of portions during this challenging month of eating temptations.

Awareness works! The simple act of being mindful can have a very positive effect on your eating habits during the holidays. Just thinking about making healthier choices and acknowledging you want to truly create and keep resolutions, will effect your choices. The science of getting ready to get ready really works. If you want to try a challenge for yourself, write a goal in the form of a question and write 20 answers. Why 20?, your brain loves to solve problems and the first few answers always come very easy. When you stretch yourself to come up with not just 5 or 10 answers, but 20, you awaken creative areas in the brain and your answers begin to serve your goal in your question.

For example,
What are some of the ways I can make more healthy food choices through this holiday season that will lead to better future daily habits?
Now answer 20 times and you will be amazed at how your mind will help you when your tempted!
Have a happy healthy holiday season...and lots of fun!