MHealthy will launch two programs this month for university faculty and staff who are looking for tips and guidance on staying on a healthy track during the busy holiday season.
Registration is open for its popular “‘Tis the Season” well-being webinar series, as well as the new “Holiday Drinking — Stop and Swap” email program.
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“The end of the year can get so hectic that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves,” says Alison D. Nix, program manager for MHealthy’s Tobacco Consultation Service and Alcohol Management Program.
“Holiday parties, traveling and celebrating with friends and family means making healthier choices can be a challenge. Our seasonal programs offer timely information on how to enjoy the season without over indulging or losing sight of your health goals.”
‘Tis the Season webinar series
Get tips and strategies for staying on a healthy track and maintaining your physical, financial, mental and emotional well-being during one of the busiest times of the year. Sign up for all three webinars or just one or two. Each 30-minute webinar is led by MHealthy experts and takes place from noon-12:30 p.m.
• Nov. 18 — Being Generous this Season: Learn about financial planning for the holidays and review a variety of free or modest-cost gifts, for others and yourself.
• Dec. 2 — Planning for Festivities: Learn how to enjoy holiday events while being mindful of your choices with food, drink and other indulgences.
• Dec. 9 — Celebrate with Energy and Cheer: Learn how to balance self-care with caring for others, and how to replace fatigue with energy and vigor.
Holiday Drinking – Stop and Swap emails
The MHealthy Alcohol Management Program is offering a new service for employees who would like to be more mindful of their alcohol use behaviors during the holidays.
Every week, starting the week of Thanksgiving and continuing through the New Year, receive a “Holiday Drinking — Stop and Swap” email that includes:
• Tips to help cut down or maybe take a break from alcohol.
• Tools and resources to help reflect on alcohol use.
• Non-alcoholic drink recipe of the week.
• Weekly swap challenge that encourage trading a less healthy behavior with a healthier one.
The program also offers brief, confidential health education and one-on-one counseling for anyone who wants help with cutting back on drinking or quitting altogether.
