It’s that time of year. We’ve officially reached the point where we all look around, wondering where our motivation has gone.
The truth is, for a majority of your employees the fire for healthy change has faded. What on January 1st was a raging flame of determination has become a dull glow of frustration. For all too many of us, this is the case!
New Year’s resolutions are fantastic. The New Year provides a great jumpstart to healthy goals across the nation. The reality, however, is that building a healthy lifestyle can be hard work. Life can get in the way of even the best laid plans, which can explain why over half of resolution makers don’t stick with their goals past six months.
Your wellness program provides you with a unique opportunity to give your employees a “second wind” of motivation when it comes to their health goals. Your program can pick up where your employees’ New Year’s resolutions left off to help them be as happy and healthy as they can!
Start with Employee Goals
You know the importance of setting SMART goals, but have you shared that information with your employees? Maybe they’re struggling on their health journeys because the goals they’ve set just aren’t effective.
Remember that goals should be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound. Help your employees take a look at their goals, so they can set up plans to reach them.
Then Spice Up Your Program
It’s a good idea to regularly switch things up in your program anyways. When it’s time to re-ignite your employees’ passion for healthy change, it’s even more important!
This great blog post outlines six ways to keep your wellness program exciting. As you update and refresh your program, you can pique your employees’ interest in a healthy lifestyle. This type of new outlook can help them take the next steps towards their health goals.
Always Keep it Positive
A negative mindset can quickly squash healthy motivation. Unfortunately, negative thoughts can be almost automatic. The best way to overcome your employees’ negative thoughts is to provide a positive atmosphere.
Some might think it’s trivial, put positivity really can be a strategic approach to an engaged, productive, healthy and happy workforce. You can learn more about the role positivity plays in corporate wellness at this webinar.
Ultimately, New Year’s resolutions can be a great asset when it comes to healthy lifestyle change. Use your wellness program to capitalize on those resolutions by renewing your employees’ momentum towards the health goals they set in January.
Your employee wellness program is a great tool to help employees set useful goals, stay excited and keep a positive mindset. Use your program to pick up right where your employees’ New Year’s resolutions left off.
How do you help your employees reach their healthy lifestyle goals? Let us know in the comments below!
