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Make Your Well-Being a Resolution!
January 16, 2020

It’s that time of year again – the time when we make New Year’s resolutions to be healthier versions of ourselves. We all have great intentions at the beginning of January, but sometimes our goals are so overwhelming, or too vague, and follow through can be difficult. But what if you focused on setting small goals that would help your overall well-being throughout the year?

Many times we think of well-being as physical and mental health. Both physical and mental, or emotional, well-being are very important to your overall health, but according to the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA), there are six others to also consider: environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, purpose and social. Listed below are a few ideas of resolutions you can make to get started on your journey to better overall well-being.

Emotional

• Keep a daily journal
• Practice yoga

Environmental

• Make recycling a priority
• Use a reusable BPA-free water bottle

Financial

• Enroll in or increase your contribution to the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) 403(b) Program, a supplemental retirement program offered by the UW System
• Watch a webinar or listen to a podcast on different financial topics (here are a few to get you started: Preparing for Your Retirement, Saving for College, Take Control of Your Finances).

Intellectual

• Choose books to read in the new year
• Start a hobby

Occupational

• Research topics in your field
• Enroll in a course at a community college

Physical

• Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night
• Take a short walk every day

Purpose

• Volunteer for a cause important to you
• Work on a hobby

Social

• Plan a gathering with family or friends
• Join a group based on one of your hobbies

You can also access Well Wisconsin, administered by StayWell, which offers a variety of wellness programs that can help you achieve your health and well-being goals.

There are many small steps you can take to make a large impact on your well-being in 2020!

Source: UW System Human Resources
Categories: Wellness