Wellness Focus in 2020: The Four Stages of Change
In 2020, we’re transitioning our wellness-centered communications from prevention (2019) to a focus on the stages of change. This is a behavioral model that breaks down the process of making change into stages.
Our hope is to inspire positive behavioral changes, help NRECA Medical Plan participants believe in themselves and become resilient.
Before each quarter begins, look for materials and resources for you to share with your cooperative’s employees about ways to form healthful habits and why it’s important.
Here’s a breakdown of the stages of change and when we’ll send communications:
- First quarter: Preparation (see below)
- Second quarter: Action (March)
- Third quarter: Maintenance (June)
- Fourth quarter: Relapse and Resilience (September)
To kick things off in 2020, share these infographics to help your employees prepare for healthful changes:
Other great resources to help your employees
- MyHealth Coaches®: Receive personalized one-on-one support to improve well-being.
- Active&Fit Direct program: Pay a $25/month fitness center fee (choose from 10,000+). $0 enrollment fee in December 2019 and January 2020.
- WebMD MyHealth Manager’s MyHealth Assistant: This resource helps set and achieve individual health goals.
- Know Your Numbers webinar: Learn which numbers, like your blood pressure and cholesterol, are important to know and why.
- Nutrition webinar: Discover the basics about eating your way to better health.
- Physical Activity webinar: Learn how three types of exercise can increase your fitness and improve your overall health.
- Weight Management webinar: Find out ways to help you manage your weight, including the MyHealth Coaches program.
And mark your calendar for a January 23 webinar for participants explaining the stages of change. A future article will provide more details.
If you have questions about any of NRECA’s wellness offerings, email the POWER Wellness Team at wellnessprogram@nreca.coop.