With daylight disappearing faster and the temperature dropping lower, that means the holiday season cannot be too far behind. As we gear up for celebrations and festivities that will look quite different than they have in years past, making sure we take care of ourselves is more important than ever. Adjusting to life amid a global pandemic — placing additional emphasis on our well-being — is a sound plan for staying healthy.
The Wellfocused team is supporting employees with Health Through the Holidays, a four-week series that takes a “whole person approach” to thriving this holiday season. The series makes it easier to maintain self-care and health during this unusual holiday season.
Topics include:
Coping with COVID Through Holidays — an opportunity for people to come together to discuss the challenges of not being able to celebrate the holidays in their customary ways and to come up with some suggestions for how to cope with that.
Holiday Fun with Family and Friends — a discussion about ways to keep traditions alive in time of change. This week will also include a family-friendly Penn Medicine baking class.
Fitness and Nutrition: Holiday Style — how to incorporate healthy swaps with your favorite holiday recipes. This week will also have fitness tips for cold weather and busy schedules.
Finding the Silver Lining with Every Silver Bell — ways to change negative thinking into a positive mindset. This discussion will make the connection between how gratitude and positivity can combat stress.
“We want our employees to think about giving the gift of health to themselves this holiday season,” said Emily McPeak, Employee Well-Being coordinator in UPHS. “The Health Through the Holidays series was designed to make these approachable and relatable sessions that will resonate with nearly everyone.”
“This pandemic has taken a toll on us all, personally and professionally, in so many ways we couldn’t have imagined. So, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves this holiday season,” said Krisda Chaiyachati, MD, medical director for Penn Medicine OnDemand. “Any chance we can take to focus on ourselves will go a long way towards being better health care professionals, partners, parents, and connect with those we love at home.”
Register today for the Health Through the Holidays series: bit.ly/3krI52F
Health Through the Holidays is open to all employees. Please note that LG Health employees will not be able to earn Wellfocused points for completing.