Health DIY and Health FYI Engaging experiences to inspire healthier choices

Vitality members can opt in to take part in Health DIY campaigns and Health FYI webinars designed to be educational, motivational and rewarding. Quarterly themes on wellness and well-being on the Vitality website and the Vitality Today TM mobile app encompass:

Health DIY quarterly campaigns with posts about a new topic each week on the Vitality Newsfeed and in the Message Center. Members can also follow and share on Facebook or Twitter using #VitalityDIY. These posts include exclusive access to educational tips, go-to guides, surveys, puzzles and a chance to earn entries into prize drawings at the end of the campaigns for the Health DIY Brag Bag.

Health FYI monthly webcasts on the third Thursday of each month support the quarterly themes and offer more insights. Members can earn 50 Vitality PointsTM when they attend a live webcast at 2 p.m. CT or watch a webcast on our website that they haven't already seen. They can enter to win a gift card in the monthly #healthfyi contest on Twitter (@powerofvitality) and Facebook (Vitality).

2018 Quarterly campaigns and monthly webcasts

QUARTER 1 JANUARY – MARCH, PLANNING FOR A HEALTHY 2018 Heath DIY: Baseline your health and plan the year ahead The first Health DIY of 2018 is focused on inspiring members to “know their numbers.” Completing the Vitality Health ReviewTM and a confidential Vitality CheckTM biometric screening are key first steps to better health. Based on these health results, members can focus on opportunities for improvement and plan a Personal Pathway® for a healthy new year.

Health FYIs

January 18

Finding your “why?” Building quality motivationMost people would admit to skipping workouts or making unhealthy food choices while working toward better health; so how can you stay really focused on the right choices? This Health FYI seeks to educate about establishing a long–term mission to stay motivated.

February 15

Setting achievable goals The second Health FYI of the year will guide members on establishing specific short- and long-term goals that are attainable, not ambitious. For example, instead of saying, “I will exercise more,” they can make their goal “I will walk to the park three times a week.”

March 15

Back by popular demand! It’s the members’ choice. Beginning in February on the Health FYI registration page of the Vitality website, members can choose from a list of past Health FYI topics and vote for the topic they would like to revisit. The topic with the most votes will be the focus for the March webcast.

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QUARTER 2 APRIL – JUNE, FINANCIAL WELL-BEING Heath DIY: Financially fit – tax season and beyond Money takes center stage at tax time, but budgets, benefits and bills are around all year long. The Health DIY on financial well-being will not only offer members tips on managing tax-day anxiety, but also help spur ideas on successful financial planning for the long term.

Health FYIs

April 19

Taking time off There’s proof that employees feel more creative and more satisfied with their job after vacations – which don’t have to be a two weeks in length. Taking a Friday or Monday off and creating a long weekend can benefit one’s mood, sleep and productivity. The April Health FYI examines the many benefits of taking advantage of available vacation days.

May 17Improving your financial fitnessA financial planning expert joins this Health FYI to help members build a financial foundation through easy planning.

June 21

Inspiring stories from Vitality members The Health FYI for June is set to help members succeed through social sharing. Hearing from others on their challenges and successes, or “Vitality Victories” can be strong motivation for healthier living.

QUARTER 3 JULY – SEPTEMBER, MENTAL WELL-BEINGHeath DIY: Get on top of stress levels once and for allThe interactive and inspiring experience of the Q3 Health DIY will offer effective, everyday stress management tools for employees across all types of industries. Members will also benefit from learning proven ways to deal with stress that comes through life-changing events.

Health FYIs

July 19

Good sleep habits provide good healthSleep hygiene, the practice of healthy sleep habits, is just as important for better health as eating a nutritious diet. The Health FYI on sleeping better will bring new insights into this important part of the day.

August 16

Tips to be more productive Stress can build from that overwhelmed feeling of having too much to do. The August FYI approaches ways to conceptualize productivity and achieve time-saving through schedule management at home and work.

September 20

The seasons and your mood OK, so summer is over. In many places, the weather is getting colder. The days are getting shorter. The holidays are fast approaching. It’s easy to let the fall affect your mood. The Vitality FYI on Sept. 20 has ways to make sure the season doesn’t get members off track with their health goals.

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QUARTER 4 OCTOBER – DECEMBER, THE POWER OF POSITIVE Heath DIY: Stay in the moment and keep moving forward This Health DIY aims to help Vitality members make each day count during this time of year and think of it as a head start to 2019! It’s the perfect opportunity for members to look forward to the health and life goals they want to achieve next year while approaching any challenges life brings with a positive attitude.

Health FYIs

October 18

The power of positivity This Health FYI will shed light on the surprising number of benefits offered by positive thinking and how positivity can affect health for the better.

November 15

Debunking popular health myths Remember “fat makes you fat?” Some old diet and exercise “habits” die hard. So what are the facts vs. the fiction? Find out in the November Health FYI.

December 20

Best of 2018 health trends 2018, like most years, offered a lot of information on ways to live a healthier life. This Health FYI will look at some of the current trends in health and well-being that will have meaning in the future.

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