The document discusses how to create lasting behavior change. It explains that short-term changes from external pressures like incentives are not sustainable. Lasting change requires conscious choice and developing new habits through desire, knowledge of what to do, and skill of how to do it. A company tried incentivizing healthier behaviors but saw participation drop off after months. To create lasting change, people must be motivated by meaningful personal goals and benefits, not just reducing health risks.
Chris Freytag is a national fitness expert with 20 years of experience. She teaches fitness and provides personal training. She also works as a blogger, motivational speaker, magazine contributor, and television fitness contributor. Freytag serves on the board of directors for the American Council on Exercise and several nonprofits focused on youth fitness. In her presentation, she discusses how to overcome challenges like stress and time demands through healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction in order to increase energy and productivity.
What you need to implement and take your wellness programs to the next level ...Health Fairs Direct
What you need to do to create an interactive corporate wellness program, create positive behavioral changes in your employees and maximize your ROI. This is not just another ROI presentation. We actually show you HOW to create a program that engages, motivates and changes behavior.
For more information please visit www.healthfairsdirect.com
Regards, John
Ann Ruchy is the Chief Talent Officer of Salo, LLC. Her presentation will introduce attendees to Salo and their innovative approach to workplace design and employee wellness. As the first BlueZonesTM certified work place in America, Salo embraces a holistic approach to finding purpose, improving health and increasing longevity. Salo's workplace incorporates treadmill desks, walking meetings, and rituals focused on movement, nutrition, outlook, and connection to encourage employee wellness. Salo has experienced benefits such as average weight loss of 8.8 lbs among employees, a 37% drop in cholesterol and triglycerides, increased productivity and profitability, higher employee happiness, and reduced healthcare costs.
Take your wellness programs to the next level while maximizing ROIHealth Fairs Direct
The document discusses improving corporate wellness programs by focusing on influencing positive behavior change. It recommends a new approach that emphasizes creating habits through repeated positive behaviors and removing negative temptations. An effective program includes year-round interactive challenges that are simple, engaging and incentive-based. It should address employee interests and health risks while setting realistic, measurable goals tied to cost savings. The goal is long-term individual behavior change through social and technological support of healthy habits.
The document discusses Dynamic Wellness, a wellness program provider. It highlights Dynamic Wellness' approach of using data collection, senior management support, and multimedia education to inspire behavior change. Dynamic Wellness develops customized wellness programs for employers including health risk assessments, challenges to encourage healthy habits, and video modules covering topics like nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Evaluation feedback from participants found the practical tips and strategies to be most useful for improving health.
LoneStartNow was founded to implement a new behavioral engagement model to improve employee health outcomes. The model aims to engage employees most at risk for chronic illness but least likely to participate in traditional wellness programs. It focuses on stress reduction and building a culture where healthier behaviors are adopted. The program is paid for by employees and achieves high participation rates of over 65%. It applies behavioral economics principles to replace the client-vendor relationship with a partnership between stakeholders. LoneStartNow offers its model to organizations frustrated with existing wellness programs.
Workplace Wellness: Healthy Living for Leaderslarachellesmith
Numerous federal, state, and private agencies promote studies to address the nation’s obesity epidemic. It is well documented that this unhealthy condition can lead to chronic illnesses that increase health care costs and diminish the quality of life. These issues have a profound impact on an organization including executives, managers, and front-line staff. High incidents of employee turnover and significant mortality and morbidity rates impact productivity, revenue, and organizational growth. S
This document discusses shifting the focus of workplace wellness programs from return on investment (ROI) to improving quality of life (QOL). It argues that focusing on QOL is better for both employees and management. When QOL increases, metrics like engagement, retention, and productivity rise, ultimately leading to cost savings and a positive ROI. The document provides examples of how to measure and enhance QOL through benefits, learning opportunities, social support, and positive messaging. Emphasizing small, sustainable lifestyle changes over strict health targets is presented as a better approach for sustaining wellness.
Chris Freytag is a national fitness expert with 20 years of experience. She teaches fitness and provides personal training. She also works as a blogger, motivational speaker, magazine contributor, and television fitness contributor. Freytag serves on the board of directors for the American Council on Exercise and several nonprofits focused on youth fitness. In her presentation, she discusses how to overcome challenges like stress and time demands through healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress reduction in order to increase energy and productivity.
What you need to implement and take your wellness programs to the next level ...Health Fairs Direct
What you need to do to create an interactive corporate wellness program, create positive behavioral changes in your employees and maximize your ROI. This is not just another ROI presentation. We actually show you HOW to create a program that engages, motivates and changes behavior.
For more information please visit www.healthfairsdirect.com
Regards, John
Ann Ruchy is the Chief Talent Officer of Salo, LLC. Her presentation will introduce attendees to Salo and their innovative approach to workplace design and employee wellness. As the first BlueZonesTM certified work place in America, Salo embraces a holistic approach to finding purpose, improving health and increasing longevity. Salo's workplace incorporates treadmill desks, walking meetings, and rituals focused on movement, nutrition, outlook, and connection to encourage employee wellness. Salo has experienced benefits such as average weight loss of 8.8 lbs among employees, a 37% drop in cholesterol and triglycerides, increased productivity and profitability, higher employee happiness, and reduced healthcare costs.
Take your wellness programs to the next level while maximizing ROIHealth Fairs Direct
The document discusses improving corporate wellness programs by focusing on influencing positive behavior change. It recommends a new approach that emphasizes creating habits through repeated positive behaviors and removing negative temptations. An effective program includes year-round interactive challenges that are simple, engaging and incentive-based. It should address employee interests and health risks while setting realistic, measurable goals tied to cost savings. The goal is long-term individual behavior change through social and technological support of healthy habits.
The document discusses Dynamic Wellness, a wellness program provider. It highlights Dynamic Wellness' approach of using data collection, senior management support, and multimedia education to inspire behavior change. Dynamic Wellness develops customized wellness programs for employers including health risk assessments, challenges to encourage healthy habits, and video modules covering topics like nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Evaluation feedback from participants found the practical tips and strategies to be most useful for improving health.
LoneStartNow was founded to implement a new behavioral engagement model to improve employee health outcomes. The model aims to engage employees most at risk for chronic illness but least likely to participate in traditional wellness programs. It focuses on stress reduction and building a culture where healthier behaviors are adopted. The program is paid for by employees and achieves high participation rates of over 65%. It applies behavioral economics principles to replace the client-vendor relationship with a partnership between stakeholders. LoneStartNow offers its model to organizations frustrated with existing wellness programs.
Workplace Wellness: Healthy Living for Leaderslarachellesmith
Numerous federal, state, and private agencies promote studies to address the nation’s obesity epidemic. It is well documented that this unhealthy condition can lead to chronic illnesses that increase health care costs and diminish the quality of life. These issues have a profound impact on an organization including executives, managers, and front-line staff. High incidents of employee turnover and significant mortality and morbidity rates impact productivity, revenue, and organizational growth. S
This document discusses shifting the focus of workplace wellness programs from return on investment (ROI) to improving quality of life (QOL). It argues that focusing on QOL is better for both employees and management. When QOL increases, metrics like engagement, retention, and productivity rise, ultimately leading to cost savings and a positive ROI. The document provides examples of how to measure and enhance QOL through benefits, learning opportunities, social support, and positive messaging. Emphasizing small, sustainable lifestyle changes over strict health targets is presented as a better approach for sustaining wellness.
The document is a visioning report from THNK about the future of vitality at work. It discusses holding challenges to address employee well-being and launching two new health challenges per year. It outlines insights from the Vitality 2.0 challenge, which explored how to create a smart workplace where employees improve vitality, reduce stress, and become more impactful. The challenge involved a diverse team that applied THNK's innovation approach to develop an innovative enterprise concept for improving employee well-being.
Poor health among employees is costly for businesses and the economy. Promoting wellness in the workplace can provide many benefits, including improved productivity and staff retention. Regular wellness activities that provide health advice and support can help employees maintain optimum health amid busy modern lives.
Sorting Out the Wellness Puzzle for Worksite Wellness with What to do about c...Cindy Cohen RN, BS BA
What to do about corporate and work site wellness can be confusing at best and overwhelming worst. There are so many options to choose from; it's hard to know which one is best for your company's unique culture. To add to the mix, all the new health care reform laws seem daunting. C2 Your Health LLC can help your company find the program that's just right fit whether it's a ready-to-go program like Health-E 4 Life Worksite wellness or a-la-carte options!
This document discusses the benefits of workplace wellness programs. It notes that more than 60% of U.S. adults do not exercise regularly and 25% are not active at all. Research shows that 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancer could be eliminated by not smoking, exercising, and eating a healthy diet. The document advocates for wellness programs that focus on prevention, stress management, nutrition education, and fitness programs to inspire employees to make lifestyle changes and improve health. It presents evidence that effective wellness programs can dramatically lower healthcare costs with a estimated ROI of almost 6 to 1.
Managing Minds in Toronto, ON offers a unique consulting approach to Corporate Wellness through Yoga inspired programs and communication. Here, you'll find statistics on why Wellness Programs increase productivity and why you should incorporate them into your Corporate Culture.
This document proposes wellness consulting services to companies to improve employee health. It discusses the consultant's credentials in diet, lifestyle and wellness coaching. The services include virtual webinars and seminars on various wellness topics like nutrition, stress reduction, sleep and movement. The goal is to help companies lower healthcare costs by preventing chronic diseases in employees and improving productivity through lifestyle changes. Packages include unlimited access to webinars, in-person seminars, challenges and a monthly membership for all staff.
This document introduces the Corporate Health Coach Program, which works to create a healthier nation by educating employees. Corporate Health Coaches assist employers participating in the Healthy People Grant. Coaches educate individuals and intervene to help them achieve healthier lifestyles. There are three primary ways coaches can earn income: one-on-one coaching, teaching wellness seminars for up to $2,000 per day, and additional services for enrolled employers. The document encourages exploring the coach role and provides next steps to get started in the program.
Presentation health staff_wellness_call_01_16_08Neelam Upadhyay
The document discusses implementing a worksite wellness program, including defining health, wellness, and health education. It recommends choosing priorities like disease prevention, health promotion, health education, organizational norms, and environmental health. The document provides examples in each area and stresses developing a program that meets all employees' needs by considering their "stage of change". It concludes with 10 actions staff can take today to promote wellness.
This document discusses the WorkWell Kansas initiative, which aims to promote worksite wellness programs across the state. It provides an overview of the initiative's goals, which include engaging business and community leaders in supporting comprehensive worksite wellness programs. The initiative will provide resources and technical assistance to worksites over three years to help them develop and implement wellness plans. The intent is to create a culture where the healthy choice is the easy choice for employees.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
The document summarizes the first general meeting of a University of Waterloo advertising agency club. It introduces the executive team and positions within the agency. The agency works with client organizations to run advertising campaigns, and provides members experience through workshops, speakers and real campaigns. General members can get involved in campaigns or just attend events, while leadership positions manage campaigns and parts of campaigns. The club meets every two weeks and trains new members.
This document provides instructions for decorating photos on Facebook using the Picnik application. The steps include logging into Facebook, searching for and accessing Picnik, uploading a photo, adding text or stickers to the photo, modifying features like color and size, and saving the decorated photo to a Facebook album.
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Aquesta és la presentació que ha fet el grup de PlaDeCo "Gramàtiques de la Convivència" al Punt Òmnia La Salut Alta per a donar-se a conèixer al món ;)
Videoblogs on YouTube allow people to openly share intimate thoughts with strangers. Some people treat their videoblogs as personal video diaries or confessional spaces. The oldest and most famous example is Lonelygirl15, a fictional videoblog that inspired thousands of real videoblogs. These real videoblogs give viewers a window into people's lives and allow uploaders to socially engage with audiences. Geriatric1929, an 80-year-old English man, has been videoblogging since 2006 to stay socially engaged and share his memories and advice with viewers. Videoblogging can combat loneliness and foster interactions, as long as it complements rather than replaces real social connections.
Videoblogs on YouTube allow people to openly share intimate thoughts with strangers. Some people treat their videoblogs as personal diaries or confessional spaces. The oldest and most famous example is Lonelygirl15, a fictional videoblog that inspired thousands of real videoblogs. Geriatric1929, a nearly 80-year-old man from England, shares memories and daily life through videoblogs and has over 50,000 subscribers. His videos show how technology can encourage socialization between generations when used to communicate, share, and feel less alone. Videoblogs provide a form of virtual therapy for those who want to speak or seek advice, but should complement real social lives rather than replace them.
The document discusses how to create lasting behavior change. It explains that short-term changes from external pressures like incentives are not sustainable. Lasting change requires conscious choice and developing new habits through desire, knowledge of what to do, and skill of how to do it. A company tried incentivizing healthier behaviors but saw participation drop off after months. To create lasting change, people must be motivated by meaningful personal goals and benefits, not just reducing health risks.
This document discusses the landscape of big data query processing and summarizes different approaches. It introduces N1QL, a SQL-like query language for NoSQL databases, and compares it to other query languages. The document also discusses ongoing research into unifying query languages and systems to allow both operational and analytical query processing over heterogeneous and nested data models using a single interface.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo produto, um smartphone com câmera de alta resolução e bateria de longa duração. O aparelho também possui armazenamento expansível e processador rápido. O lançamento está programado para o final do ano com preço inicial sugerido de US$799.
Videoblogs on YouTube allow people to openly share their personal thoughts and experiences with strangers online. Some people treat their videoblogs as a form of online therapy, opening up about intimate topics like their happiness. The earliest and most influential videoblogger was Lonelygirl15, a fictional teenage girl who inspired thousands to create their own videoblogs. Elderly videoblogger Geriatric1929 speaks directly to the camera about his memories and daily life in order to stay socially engaged and help bridge generational divides. Videoblogs can combat loneliness while socializing people, as long as real social interaction is not replaced by online communication.
The document is a visioning report from THNK about the future of vitality at work. It discusses holding challenges to address employee well-being and launching two new health challenges per year. It outlines insights from the Vitality 2.0 challenge, which explored how to create a smart workplace where employees improve vitality, reduce stress, and become more impactful. The challenge involved a diverse team that applied THNK's innovation approach to develop an innovative enterprise concept for improving employee well-being.
Poor health among employees is costly for businesses and the economy. Promoting wellness in the workplace can provide many benefits, including improved productivity and staff retention. Regular wellness activities that provide health advice and support can help employees maintain optimum health amid busy modern lives.
Sorting Out the Wellness Puzzle for Worksite Wellness with What to do about c...Cindy Cohen RN, BS BA
What to do about corporate and work site wellness can be confusing at best and overwhelming worst. There are so many options to choose from; it's hard to know which one is best for your company's unique culture. To add to the mix, all the new health care reform laws seem daunting. C2 Your Health LLC can help your company find the program that's just right fit whether it's a ready-to-go program like Health-E 4 Life Worksite wellness or a-la-carte options!
This document discusses the benefits of workplace wellness programs. It notes that more than 60% of U.S. adults do not exercise regularly and 25% are not active at all. Research shows that 80% of heart disease and 70% of cancer could be eliminated by not smoking, exercising, and eating a healthy diet. The document advocates for wellness programs that focus on prevention, stress management, nutrition education, and fitness programs to inspire employees to make lifestyle changes and improve health. It presents evidence that effective wellness programs can dramatically lower healthcare costs with a estimated ROI of almost 6 to 1.
Managing Minds in Toronto, ON offers a unique consulting approach to Corporate Wellness through Yoga inspired programs and communication. Here, you'll find statistics on why Wellness Programs increase productivity and why you should incorporate them into your Corporate Culture.
This document proposes wellness consulting services to companies to improve employee health. It discusses the consultant's credentials in diet, lifestyle and wellness coaching. The services include virtual webinars and seminars on various wellness topics like nutrition, stress reduction, sleep and movement. The goal is to help companies lower healthcare costs by preventing chronic diseases in employees and improving productivity through lifestyle changes. Packages include unlimited access to webinars, in-person seminars, challenges and a monthly membership for all staff.
This document introduces the Corporate Health Coach Program, which works to create a healthier nation by educating employees. Corporate Health Coaches assist employers participating in the Healthy People Grant. Coaches educate individuals and intervene to help them achieve healthier lifestyles. There are three primary ways coaches can earn income: one-on-one coaching, teaching wellness seminars for up to $2,000 per day, and additional services for enrolled employers. The document encourages exploring the coach role and provides next steps to get started in the program.
Presentation health staff_wellness_call_01_16_08Neelam Upadhyay
The document discusses implementing a worksite wellness program, including defining health, wellness, and health education. It recommends choosing priorities like disease prevention, health promotion, health education, organizational norms, and environmental health. The document provides examples in each area and stresses developing a program that meets all employees' needs by considering their "stage of change". It concludes with 10 actions staff can take today to promote wellness.
This document discusses the WorkWell Kansas initiative, which aims to promote worksite wellness programs across the state. It provides an overview of the initiative's goals, which include engaging business and community leaders in supporting comprehensive worksite wellness programs. The initiative will provide resources and technical assistance to worksites over three years to help them develop and implement wellness plans. The intent is to create a culture where the healthy choice is the easy choice for employees.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo smartphone com câmera aprimorada, tela maior e bateria de longa duração por um preço acessível. O dispositivo tem como objetivo atrair mais consumidores em mercados emergentes com suas especificações equilibradas e preço baixo. Analistas esperam que as melhorias e o preço baixo impulsionem as vendas do novo aparelho.
The document summarizes the first general meeting of a University of Waterloo advertising agency club. It introduces the executive team and positions within the agency. The agency works with client organizations to run advertising campaigns, and provides members experience through workshops, speakers and real campaigns. General members can get involved in campaigns or just attend events, while leadership positions manage campaigns and parts of campaigns. The club meets every two weeks and trains new members.
This document provides instructions for decorating photos on Facebook using the Picnik application. The steps include logging into Facebook, searching for and accessing Picnik, uploading a photo, adding text or stickers to the photo, modifying features like color and size, and saving the decorated photo to a Facebook album.
Presentació del Grup de PlaDeCo "Gramàtiques de la Convivència"Omnia Salut Alta
Aquesta és la presentació que ha fet el grup de PlaDeCo "Gramàtiques de la Convivència" al Punt Òmnia La Salut Alta per a donar-se a conèixer al món ;)
Videoblogs on YouTube allow people to openly share intimate thoughts with strangers. Some people treat their videoblogs as personal video diaries or confessional spaces. The oldest and most famous example is Lonelygirl15, a fictional videoblog that inspired thousands of real videoblogs. These real videoblogs give viewers a window into people's lives and allow uploaders to socially engage with audiences. Geriatric1929, an 80-year-old English man, has been videoblogging since 2006 to stay socially engaged and share his memories and advice with viewers. Videoblogging can combat loneliness and foster interactions, as long as it complements rather than replaces real social connections.
Videoblogs on YouTube allow people to openly share intimate thoughts with strangers. Some people treat their videoblogs as personal diaries or confessional spaces. The oldest and most famous example is Lonelygirl15, a fictional videoblog that inspired thousands of real videoblogs. Geriatric1929, a nearly 80-year-old man from England, shares memories and daily life through videoblogs and has over 50,000 subscribers. His videos show how technology can encourage socialization between generations when used to communicate, share, and feel less alone. Videoblogs provide a form of virtual therapy for those who want to speak or seek advice, but should complement real social lives rather than replace them.
The document discusses how to create lasting behavior change. It explains that short-term changes from external pressures like incentives are not sustainable. Lasting change requires conscious choice and developing new habits through desire, knowledge of what to do, and skill of how to do it. A company tried incentivizing healthier behaviors but saw participation drop off after months. To create lasting change, people must be motivated by meaningful personal goals and benefits, not just reducing health risks.
This document discusses the landscape of big data query processing and summarizes different approaches. It introduces N1QL, a SQL-like query language for NoSQL databases, and compares it to other query languages. The document also discusses ongoing research into unifying query languages and systems to allow both operational and analytical query processing over heterogeneous and nested data models using a single interface.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou um novo produto, um smartphone com câmera de alta resolução e bateria de longa duração. O aparelho também possui armazenamento expansível e processador rápido. O lançamento está programado para o final do ano com preço inicial sugerido de US$799.
Videoblogs on YouTube allow people to openly share their personal thoughts and experiences with strangers online. Some people treat their videoblogs as a form of online therapy, opening up about intimate topics like their happiness. The earliest and most influential videoblogger was Lonelygirl15, a fictional teenage girl who inspired thousands to create their own videoblogs. Elderly videoblogger Geriatric1929 speaks directly to the camera about his memories and daily life in order to stay socially engaged and help bridge generational divides. Videoblogs can combat loneliness while socializing people, as long as real social interaction is not replaced by online communication.
The document outlines a tentative program for a workshop held from October 10-15. The workshop includes several plenary sessions each day covering topics like electromagnetic field exposure limits, biological effects of EMF exposure, and clinical applications of microwave imaging. Participants will also engage in oral presentations, view posters, and take excursions to local sites. The schedule provides timing for sessions, breaks, meals and social activities each day of the workshop.
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This document discusses the benefits of implementing a corporate healthy eating program. It argues that healthy employees are up to 3 times more productive, and the average cost of sickness per employee is £78 per day. A successful program can improve employee health, morale, teamwork, engagement, and the attractiveness of the business. It provides education to help employees make sustainable changes to their diets and lifestyles, leading to increased energy, better sleep, and reduced absenteeism. Implementing healthy eating initiatives is a viable business solution that can positively impact the bottom line.
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This document summarizes a student project report on influencing healthy lifestyle changes in the workplace. The report discusses how implementing healthy lifestyle programs can benefit employers by decreasing healthcare costs and improving productivity through reduced absenteeism and increased employee morale. The report reviews literature finding that such programs successfully helped reduce costs at some hospitals and small businesses. The report also discusses the existing issue of rising obesity and healthcare costs in the US workplace that motivates the need for employers to address employees' lifestyles and health.
Today's companies must begin to look at employee health, not as a cost, but an investment. Data show conclusively that the health status of a company's employees is directly correlated to the profitibility and competitiveness of the company. This is not an American challenge, but a global challenge and responsibility. This was a keynote address to a dozen major US corporations in May, 2008. I'm happy to discuss with anyone of interest.
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The document outlines 6 key steps for implementing a successful workplace wellness program:
1. Assess employee health risks through a health screening and questionnaire.
2. Provide individual health reports to identify risks and goals.
3. Offer educational programs and resources to help employees improve health.
4. Use incentives and tracking to motivate participation.
5. Develop a company culture that promotes health.
6. Evaluate outcomes annually through repeated screenings and surveys.
Implementing these steps can lower healthcare costs, increase productivity, and improve employee well-being.
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The document provides 15 pearls of wisdom from various experts in the field of worksite wellness. Some of the key points made are: wellness requires attention and investment like other valuable initiatives; improving employee health leads to gains in productivity that offset program costs; and sustaining lifestyle changes requires fostering a culture of health and wellness at work and at home. The experts emphasize creating small successes, embracing employees holistically, and addressing community and systemic factors to fully support worksite wellness efforts.
The document discusses health promotion and the Ottawa Charter for health promotion. It summarizes the five action areas of the Ottawa Charter: developing personal skills, creating supportive environments, strengthening community action, reorienting health services, and building healthy public policy. It also discusses models for analyzing factors that influence individual health decisions and establishing action plans to improve health behaviors.
The document discusses strategies for maintaining a healthy and safe workplace, including:
1) Observing daily living patterns to inform personal health decisions and clinical treatment.
2) Encouraging social activity which is linked to good health, longevity, and productivity.
3) Teaching tenants about hygiene practices to prevent infection and illness for themselves and others.
4) Implementing workplace wellness programs to improve employee and tenant health, morale, loyalty, and productivity.
1. How to Make Behavior Change Last
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How to Make Behavior Change Last
Michael White
Jul 8, 2010
One in five of American adults smoke. Half of the smoking population tries and fails to quit each year. Two thirds
of us are overweight or obese and 95% of our diet plans fail. The medical community tells us that 70% of
premature death and aging is lifestyle-related – a result of our bad health habits. Changing behavior is not easy.
We keep trying, but, in most cases, we fail. It is robbing us of happiness, health, energy, and life.
Threats and enticements are external forces that can lead to short-term changes. Changes that result from outside
pressure, whether it is a “carrot” or a “stick”, often do not last. Such pressure causes reactionary behavior that is
not sustainable. When the carrot is no longer enough, or when the stick is no longer threatening to us, we revert to
old behaviors. “Lasting” change requires more than a carrot or stick approach. Lasting change requires a
conscious choice.
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2. How to Make Behavior Change Last
A Workplace Wellness “Learning” Experience
Creating lasting behavior change in the workplace, to increase the happiness, health, and productivity of the
workforce, is not an easy task. A company that I recently worked with learned just how hard it can be. The
company had implemented an in-house wellness program for its 70 employees. Half of the workforce was obese
and a third used tobacco products. Health care claims and costs, as well as employee sick days, were rising.
Management came up with the idea to offer a carrot to employees who were willing to make an effort to be more
fit and healthy. It rewarded people with a cash incentive, of up to $40 per month, for doing things like: not
smoking, getting at least seven hours of sleep, drinking 32 oz. of water during the work day, and doing some form
of aerobic exercise – all aimed at improving health, and increasing energy and productivity on the job.
Participation was over 90% the first month. For those that stuck with it, incredible gains were made. Some
employees lost as much as 60 lbs. Other people were taken off medications by their doctors when cholesterol and
blood pressure numbers improved. However, by the end of six months, only one third of employees were
participating and weight loss was beginning to reverse itself. What happened? The carrot was no longer enough.
New habits went away and old habits returned. Behavior change did not last. Failure to produce lasting change in
the workforce encouraged management to understand how such change occurs, or new habits develop, before
considering a new wellness initiative.
Understanding Behavior Change
Stephen Covey, in his Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, suggests that three things have to be present to
form a habit: 1) desire – the “why to do”, 2) knowledge – the “what to do”, and 3) skill – the “how to do”. Covey
further explains that change “has to be motivated
by a higher purpose, by the willingness to subordinate what you think you want now for what you want later”.
Let us look at a change in diet as a habit-forming example. You recognize that you do not eat a well-balanced
diet. The pleasure you find in your current eating habits is outweighed by health concerns, declining energy level,
and a bathroom scale that will not lie! These concerns provide a higher purpose to take action. The “desire” to eat
healthier is joined with“knowledge” of “what” good nutrition is, and the “skill” of “how” to shop for and prepare
healthy foods. All the ingredients of forming a new habit are present: desire, skill, and knowledge. How successful
we are in making this behavior change last will be mostly influenced by how powerful the desire is.
The initial desire is easy. Sustaining it is the challenge. Too often, we think of the change process in a negative
way. We want a quick fix. We are not patient with the process of creating “new normals” in our lives, which is
critical for lasting change to occur. We will walk that mile per day for a week or two, but, when the weight does not
drop precipitously, we revert to our former sedentary ways.
Chicago Life Coach, Sara McIntosh, offers advice on how to avoid this. Sara says, “We need to change our
thinking. We need to nurture a belief that our life is better with the changes that we are making. As we see
progress and experience success, the new habits will powerfully enhance our lives and perpetuate a desire to
continue. It becomes more important to remain at our new normal than to return to old behaviors. When we think
this and believe this, we can sustain lasting change.”
Lasting Change = Lasting Benefits
The majority of employees who returned to old behaviors in the first few months of the in-house wellness program
did not have a powerful desire to change. The carrot offered by management did not sustain changes in behavior.
Without sufficient desire, employees became discouraged and returned to comfortable old behaviors.
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