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We know that positivity can be tough to buy in to from a business perspective. That’s why we want to show you just how important positivity is for your company and your corporate wellness program.
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- 1. Positive. Productive. Powerful. Using optimism as a corporate wellness strategy.
- 2. #PositiveIsPowerful • TotalWellness provides tailored corporate health and wellness services to help you deliver better wellness programs to your employees. • Services: biometric screenings, flu shots and a wellness portal. • Since 1998, we’ve worked with companies that are interested in the happiness and health of their employee population. • We believe the true value of a wellness program is the longer-term positive effect they have on an individual’s life. WHO WE AREWho We Are
- 3. #PositiveIsPowerful #PositiveIsPowerful Use this hashtag on social media to follow along with our webinar, ask questions or share your thoughts. Twitter: www.twitter.com/TotalWellnessUS Facebook: www.facebook.com/TotalWellnessHealth Instagram: www.instagram.com/TotalWellnessUS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/TotalWellness Follow us for regular tips, tricks, inspiration and wellness trends!
- 4. #PositiveIsPowerful Today’s Discussion Benefits of optimism Role of optimism in wellness Your shift towards positivity
- 5. No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side.
- 6. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism is a good thing. Research shows there are a variety of benefits to living an optimistic lifestyle. Health Benefits Increased Productivity Stress Management Improved Engagement Career Growth
- 7. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism is a good thing. Research shows there are a variety of benefits to living an optimistic lifestyle. Health Benefits • Lower levels of distress • Greater resistance to the common cold • Lower rates of depression • Better psychological and physical well-being • Increased life span • Reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease
- 8. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism is a good thing. Research shows there are a variety of benefits to living an optimistic lifestyle. Increased Productivity • Avoids time wasted on complaining • Promotes positive action • Keeps energy levels high • Builds teamwork and brings people together • Determines confidence, which leads to success • Solves problems instead of creating problems
- 9. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism is a good thing. Research shows there are a variety of benefits to living an optimistic lifestyle. Stress Management Minimizing stress means avoiding: • Physical health problems (headaches, muscles pain, fatigue) • Mood problems (anxiety, irritability, restlessness) • Behavioral problems (overeating, alcohol abuse, social withdrawal)
- 10. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism is a good thing. Research shows there are a variety of benefits to living an optimistic lifestyle. Improved Engagement Happy workers are more engaged, meaning they will: • Have higher job satisfaction. • Incite higher customer satisfaction. • Be more productive. • Produce higher quality work. • Be safer in the work environment.
- 11. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism is a good thing. Research shows there are a variety of benefits to living an optimistic lifestyle. Career Growth • More likely to find jobs. • More likely to get promoted. • More likely to make more money. People who have infamously looked on the bright side: Steve Jobs | Oprah Winfrey | Warren Buffet | Winston Churchill
- 13. #PositiveIsPowerful Optimism and Wellness • The key to healthy change is consistent motivation. • Two types of motivation: – Extrinsic (incentives; doctor’s orders; punishment for food choices) – Intrinsic (desire to feel good; stress relief; confidence) • Scare tactics are common, but they’re extrinsic motivation. • Positivity can be harder, but it’s intrinsic motivation. • The trend needs to shift towards positivity for motivation.
- 14. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Positive Messaging Seeking Out the Good Strategic Celebrations Resilience Training Be a Resource Take it to Heart
- 15. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Positive Messaging • Use words and communication laced with optimism. • Check out our guide for the four key components. • Talk the talk and then walk the walk.
- 16. #PositiveIsPowerful Action Plan Positive Messaging Use success stories, not facts and figures. Replace words like“should”with words like“can”or“will.” Whenever possible, communicate as“we.”
- 17. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Seeking out the Good • Creating good things is as simple as noticing them. For wellness: • Everyone is healthy! • Start with even the smallest healthy habits. • Celebrate small wins to build up to bigger wins.
- 18. #PositiveIsPowerful Action Plan Seeking Out the Good Start with the easier habits—like hydration! Broaden the definitions you use. Look for employees who use healthier alternatives.
- 19. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Strategic Celebrations • Seeking celebration serves as extra motivation. • Soak in the sense of accomplishment. • Positive reinforcement leads to empowerment.
- 20. #PositiveIsPowerful Action Plan Strategic Celebrations Avoid celebrations that sabotage healthy behaviors. Use PDA—Public Displays of Acknowledgement. Take advantage of giveaways, if you can.
- 21. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Resilience Training • Many benefits of optimism stem from resilience. • Resilience means being able to bounce back quickly. • Slipups will happen, but you can’t fear them.
- 22. #PositiveIsPowerful Action Plan Resilience Training Value a sense of humor at work. Embrace change as a company—don’t dread it. Demand flexibility, but notice stress levels.
- 23. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Be a Resource • You need happy and healthy employees. • Positivity is easier to come by when it’s a team effort. • Being there for employees fosters positive feelings.
- 24. #PositiveIsPowerful Action Plan Be a Resource If you don’t have an open door policy, make one! Share positive, healthy information with employees. Care for the whole employee.
- 25. #PositiveIsPowerful Making the Shift towards an optimistic approach to wellness. Take It to Heart • Any corporate culture shift starts at the leadership level. • You need to practice it before you can preach it. • Lead by example. • Culture shifts can take time. • It starts with you!
- 26. #PositiveIsPowerful Action Plan Take It to Heart Intentionally shift to more positive messaging. Seek out your own healthy habits to create even more. Celebrate you and your wins.
- 27. Here at TotalWellness… • We do these things. Because positivity matters to us! • Not only our corporate culture, but in the services we offer to you. Biometric Screening Events • We want to change the conversation about wellness. • We know screenings can seem scary and uncomfortable. • We’ve realized that positivity works.
- 28. A Screening Experience worth talking about. At TotalWellness Screenings You’ll Find: • Qualified professionals who know what they’re talking about. • Materials with a positive message. • A safe, comfortable environment. • Health educators who want to find your employees’healthy habits. If this sounds interesting to you… • Get ahold of your account representative or go online. TotalWellnessHealth.com
- 29. No one ever injured their eyesight by looking on the bright side.