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Find Your Zen With Our Free Printable 2019 Calendar

Posted by Lisa Stovall on Thu, Jan, 03, 2019

At TotalWellness, we love helping people reduce stress—both in life and in the workplace. Like with our straightforward pricing for biometric screenings or our worry-free wellness program, Beata.

And there's no better stress reliever than llamas. Sweet natured, friendly, and blessed with awesome hair, llamas are also full of good advice. Let llamas show you how to find calm amidst the chaos. Download your free calendar today!

But before you download your copy, read through some of our tips on how to handle and cope with stress in a healthy way. 

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

7 Easy New Year's Resolutions (+How to Make Them Stick!)

Posted by Seraine Page on Mon, Dec, 31, 2018

As 2019 draws near, it’s a great time to evaluate your goals and reflect on your biggest accomplishments. New Year's resolutions are a great way to kick off a new calendar year. You can set health goals, personal goals, relationship goals, and more.

Your New Year's resolutions list doesn't need to be long, but it should be personal.

According to a recent Offers.com survey, the number one 2019 resolution is losing weight and exercising more. The second most popular response? Saving money.

Whether you want to eat healthier, save money, or lose weight, a resolution can help you set the intention to get it done.

Unsure of what goals to set for 2019? 

Here are seven easy resolutions to consider:

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

Fitness at Work: 5 Reasons Why a Workplace Gym is a Good Idea

Posted by Seraine Page on Thu, Dec, 27, 2018

Looking for an easy way to improve morale, reduce stress, and boost your employees’ health? 

Adding a gym at work is one way to do it.

One study showed that offering a gym at work actually has positive impacts on employees and employers.

With plenty of research that exercise reduces stress and lowers disease risk, why not consider a gym at work?


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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

Our 10 Most Popular Blogs in 2018

Posted by Seraine Page on Thu, Dec, 20, 2018

The final month of the year is here. We hope you’re feeling happier and healthier than when 2018 started, especially if you read our blog.

It’s our goal to spread well-researched health information and wellness tips. So far, we’ve got blog subscribers in all 50 states and across the globe.

Our readers are dedicated to learning more about healthy living in countries like France, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Kenya, Italy, Chile, Brazil, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, and beyond.

In 2019, we look forward to inspiring even more readers.

Until then, we’ve collected your favorite blogs this year and put them in one spot.

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Topics: In the News, Wellness at Work

5 Tips for Productive Meetings That Won't Drive Employees Crazy

Posted by Seraine Page on Mon, Dec, 17, 2018

Let’s face it: meetings can be lame — especially early morning ones that go on for way too long.

If you can’t explain what your meeting is about in 20 seconds or less, you probably need to rethink why it’s needed in the first place. By only calling relevant meetings with clear agenda topics, you’ll waste less of everyone’s time.

Meetings can be time suckers or time savers, depending on how each one is run. With a bit of tweaking, though, meetings can still be productive and fun.

Ready to get employees excited about coming to meetings? 

Try these five tips at your next meeting:

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces, Wellness at Work

7 Ways to Help Your Employees Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Posted by Seraine Page on Thu, Dec, 13, 2018

Keeping your employees engaged in overall wellness during the year is tough, but during the holidays it can seem nearly impossible.

With all the vacations and holiday parties, it’s sometimes difficult to get the message of health out loud and clear.

A study by Integrated Benefits Institute shows poor health costs employers nearly $880 billion in health care benefits for employees and dependents. That means decreased productivity and profitability for companies.

It’s easy to forget about health with holiday season madness, but there are ways to keep wellness at the forefront of employees’ minds so they go into the new year happy and healthy.

Help your employees move into the holiday season with a healthy mindset with these seven tips:

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

15 Healthy Holiday Tips for You and Yours

Posted by Seraine Page on Mon, Dec, 10, 2018

Now that the holidays are here, a flurry of festivities has arrived as well — holiday parties, big family gatherings, and fancy dinners.

The list is endless.

Making healthy choices among all the temptations can be tricky. Don’t let the holidays derail your normally good choices and healthy habits. It’s hard to enjoy the holidays if you’re fighting off a cold or carrying around extra weight that’s slowing you down.

Staying healthy during the holidays doesn’t have to be hard. You just have to have a plan in place to make smart decisions for when that dessert plate does arrive.

To help keep you on track, we’ve compiled 15 healthy holiday tips below:

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

5 Ways to Stay Active as Temps Drop

Posted by Seraine Page on Thu, Dec, 06, 2018

It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to quit enjoying the great outdoors — or exercise in general.

There’s no need to hibernate like a bear. If you do, you’ll end up packing on the pounds. And, you’ll be grouchy by the time spring rolls around due to weight gain and lethargy.

Plus, research shows exercise reduces inflammation while also improving mood and stress levels. Try as you might, you can’t argue with science that staying in bed instead of exercising is better for your health.

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

25 Ideas to Replace Your Traditional Holiday Party

Posted by Seraine Page on Mon, Dec, 03, 2018

What if you put a different spin on your annual holiday party?

Office holiday parties are a great way to connect and show appreciation to staff for their hard work all year long. Instead of making it a dreaded annual event with minimal participation, have a bit of fun by thinking outside-the-box. 

Company Christmas party ideas can extend beyond the traditional food and drink spreads. No need for booze-filled events or fried food extravaganzas this holiday season.  

Unique, healthy holiday parties don’t have to be time-consuming to plan, either. In fact, most can be organized with a few days of advanced planning, depending on the size of your office staff. 

Not sure what to do?

Here’s a list of 25 company Christmas party ideas employees will love: 

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

Why Employee Money Illness Makes Your Company Sick

Posted by Seraine Page on Mon, Nov, 26, 2018

You may notice when an employee is out with the flu. But have you ever noticed when an employee is money sick?

A house lien. Medical bills. Car repossession. Divorce.

The list of ways your employees can be financially sick is endless. As you may know, employee financial health is crucial to the wellness of your company.

How can you help?

We share our research and tips below.

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Topics: Healthy Workplaces

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