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!
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
Posted: October 11, 2024, 7:50 AM