We are proud to announce that Stanley Subaru is participating in the True Health Employee Wellness Pilot Program, in conjunction with Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Healthy Acadia, and Camden National Bank. This program is designed with the employee in mind. Benefits of joining the employee wellness program include weight reduction, improved physical fitness, increased stamina, lower levels of stress, and increased well-being, self-image and self-esteem. We are so excited about this program that we want to share our wellness tips and information with all of you!
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Lets start with what "Wellness"
really means. The website www.definitionofwellness.com
describes it below:
"Wellness is an active process of
becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful
existence. Process means that improvement is always possible. Aware
means that we are continually seeking more information about how we
can improve. Choices means that we consider a variety of options and
select those in our best interest. Success is determined by
each individual to be their collection of life
accomplishments."
Wellness has 10 Demensions
(with example activities for each)
1. Social Wellness (believe in
yourself; learn from the past, plan for the future, live in the
moment; participate in a walk for a good cause)
2. Occupational
Wellness (everyday look for some pleasure in the workplace and savor
those moments; save time by asking, "why?")
3. Spiritual
Wellness (nurture your spiritual side; access the wisdom within you;
discover the paradox of forgiveness)
4. Physical Wellness (fit and
healthy bodies come in many shapes and sizes; make exercise a
lifelong habit by selecting activities you enjoy; feed your body a
variety of fresh, healthy foods and energize with water)
5.
Intellectual Wellness (learn a new word and share what you learned;
visit the library or museum; relax with a crossword or board game
with your family)
6. Emotional Wellness (fear not the future; find
two positives for every negative; keep an attitude of gratitude)
7.
Environmental Wellness (improve the environment and recycle; create a
garden complete with compost; enjoy the outdoors more often)
8.
Financial Wellness (save money by shopping smart at the grocery
store; plan for your retirement; donate what you can to charities
most deserving)
9. Mental Wellness (learn stress reduction tips;
seek counseling or medical advice for persistent depression or
anxiety; learn to meditate and breathe deeply)
10.Medical Wellness
(regular physicals with your doctor; address health concerns such as
diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiac health)
How Wellness Relates to the Workplace:
The True Health Employee Wellness Program is mentioned in this week's Ellsworth American.
The program was also featured recently in an article by the Bangor Daily News.
Some of the ways Stanley Subaru is becoming healthier include planning to build a walking trail on Stanley Subaru property, trying out a new fitness class at the local YMCA, joining Weight Watchers, and promoting healthy behaviors by creating a Health and Wellness Library of Resources, and offering materials on tobacco cessation, healthy eating habits, and tips for lowering cholesterol.
Let's get healthy! Let's support each other in our wellness efforts!
Do you have any suggestions on how businesses can become healthy and well? Let us know in the comments below!
Sources:
1. Definition of Wellness Website, http://www.definitionofwellness.com
2. "How Does Food Affect Workplace Productivity" from http://burnsmcdmedia.com/careersblog/2011/12/29/how-does-food-affect-workplace-productivity/
Have a great day, Happy Reading, and Be Well!
--Jeanne
Jeanne Dennison
Communications Specialist
Stanley Subaru
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