The State Wellness Program aims to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more.
February offers fresh opportunities to deepen healthy habits as you explore ways to feel your best now and in the future! The Wellness Program will continue to support your thrive journey each month with motivating webinars, seasonal challenges, and monthly resources designed to help you stay energized, informed, and thriving as the year unfolds.
Health and Wellness Coach Available at No cost!
From fitness and weight management to healthier eating, better sleep, and less stress, your coach will partner with you to keep you motivated, focused, and on track to reach your goals.
View Wellness Resources by Medical Plan below:
Mindful Mondays: Joy and Positivity Series
Monday, February 9, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Finding Joy in Your Work
Experiencing joy and satisfaction in your work provides positive feedback to your brain and body as your mood improves and your body relaxes. This on-demand, prerecorded discussion on ways to experience more satisfaction in your daily tasks offers practical strategies to help you feel more engaged, energized, and fulfilled.
Recording available all month: Finding Joy in Your Work State MetLife
Wednesday, February 18, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Tips on Ways Your Money Can Work for You
Whether you're new to investing or have some experience, this workshop can help you learn how to make the right financial moves to build wealth and reach your goals. You'll also get valuable insights to help you understand the current economic conditions.
Register for 2/18 Be an Investor: Tips on Ways Your Money Can Work for You
Tasty Tuesdays with Chef Sandra
Tuesday, February 3, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Butter Chicken
Creamy, cozy, and deeply satisfying, butter chicken is comfort food with global flair. After one bite of the warming spices, tender chicken, and luscious sauce, you'll understand why this dish has devoted fans around the world!
Register for 2/3 Butter ChickenTuesday, February 10, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Shaved Fennel Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Bright, crisp, and bursting with citrus sparkle, this refreshing winter salad is pure sunshine on a plate. Thin-sliced fresh fennel tossed with herbs and seasonal crunch is finished with a vibrant orange vinaigrette that feels like a mid-February mood boost.
Register for 2/10 Shaved Fennel Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Healthy U Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 4, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Keeping a Healthy Heart
Learn to recognize the warning signs of heart disease and actions you can take to protect your heart from stroke, coronary artery disease, and high blood pressure.
Register for 2/4 Keeping a Healthy HeartWednesday, February 11, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Fitness and Healthy Eating
A healthy diet + regular physical activity = good overall health. Get motivated to add physical activity and healthier eating into your lifestyle to improve your health today and for the future.
Register for 2/11 Fitness and Healthy EatingThrive Thursdays
Thursday, February 5, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Seated Pilates
Experience the power of Pilates! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this class welcomes all fitness levels. Get ready to feel empowered, refreshed, and stronger - like a core workout meets a mini retreat just for you!
Register for 2/5 Seated Pilates
Thursday, February 12, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Cholesterol and You
Learn the causes of high cholesterol, the effects it has on your heart and other organs, and ways to manage your cholesterol.
Register for 2/12 Cholesterol and You
Friday Fun-filled Guided Meditations
Friday, February 6, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Gratitude for Body, Breath, and Mind
Gratitude for your body, breath, and mind nurtures your inner well-being and promotes overall health. This on-demand prerecorded guided meditation provides the opportunity for gratitude.
Recording available all month: Gratitude for Body, Breath, and Mind Friday, February 13, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: A Daily Practice for Love and Happiness
Cultivate a more positive outlook and enhance your emotional wellbeing with a daily practice for love and happiness in this on-demand prerecorded guided meditation.
Recording available all month: A Daily Practice for Love and HappinessTips for a Healthier You
Friday, February 6, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthy Heart
Learn how the heart works, the definition of heart disease, and signs and symptoms of heart problems. Explore daily changes to lower your risk and boost your heart health.
Register for 2/6 Healthy Heart
Friday, February 13, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Understanding Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is important to both heart health and overall health. Discover what blood pressure numbers mean, how blood pressure contributes to overall health, and ways to maintain your blood pressure in a health range.
Register for 2/13 Understanding Blood Pressure