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Wellness / Self-Care/Humor
The Bon Secours EAP team believes that physical, emotional
and spiritual wellness are key to a healthy life-style. It
is our goal to provide information to encourage self care
in all three areas. We will highlight a different area each
month and we encourage you to explore some of the ideas presented.
Have fun, enjoy life and laugh often.
CHANGING FOR GOOD
Change can only come with fresh attitudes and new habits.
Are You:
- Still doing the same things in the same ways for years?
- Not pursuing activities that might be fun?
- Supporting a cause but not by giving your time?
Change is easier than you think:
- Positive feelings motivate most people to change.
- A sudden revelation or unpredictable event is likelier
to push one into action than a planned strategy.
- People are strongly motivated by concern for their health.
- Quitting smoking and drinking are actually easier than
other kinds of change for many people (according to a Gallop
survey).
- You can change simply by looking at the same old world
with a fresh viewpoint.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AT: 757-398-2374 OR 1-800-EAP-3257
Walking
“I Choose not to run” – Calvin Coolidge
Fitness walking get the body outdoors, relaxes the mind,
restores the soul, strengthens bones and works the heart aerobically.
Be sure to check with your physician prior to starting any
exercise program.
Advantages of walking include:
- Proper shoes are the only equipment needed.Can be incorporated
into ordinary routines.
- Less stress on joints than jogging.
- Injuries from walking are rare.
- Scenery can be enjoyed.
- Walking is less exhausting than running, especially in
hot or cold weather.
- Walking at an optimum pace can raise the heart rate to
your target zone for ideal cardiovascular conditioning.
Walk for your physical and mental health.
Smoking Cessation
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