Mission: Wellness Activities
Make wellness an office priority with this checklist of wellness activities for 2019.
1. Move Often
Benefits:
- Regular movements keep blood circulating well and prevent joints from stiffening. Movement can also clear the mind.
What to Do:
- Stretch every 20 minutes while sitting at the desk
- Use height-adjustable desks and tables to alternate standing and sitting throughout the day
- Go for a brief stroll every few hours
- Play games like ping-pong or have a magnetic dart board set up in a break area
- Use ergonomic chairs that allow the body to move naturally
2. Drink Water
Benefits:
- Water lubricates the joints, flushes out toxins in the body and helps battle tooth decay by maintaining saliva production. It also helps the immune system and delivers oxygen throughout the body.
What to Do:
- Provide small bottles of water in break rooms and near lounge chairs
- Place reminders in departments encouraging the team to “stay wet”
- Provide packs of sugarless gum to chew and stimulate saliva production
3. Eat Well
Benefits:
- Food is a personal issue for many. Don’t throw out doughnuts for every meeting but realize that eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits boosts energy, reduces the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and promotes healthy bacteria in the gut.
What to Do:
- Have a vegetable tray with dip for office meetings
- Invite departments to take turns providing something like apples or grapes as snacks in the breakroom
- Ask a local store to provide a discount if enough employees buy their produce there
- Have a local chef do a healthy pop-up lunch with the staff seated comfortably
4. Go Green
Benefits:
- Plants provide a visual break in an office while refreshing the air. They can also raise humidity levels to soothe workers with dry and itchy skin.
What to Do:
- Have employees bring in a favorite indoor plant
- Use plants in hanging baskets or potted plants on tables as area dividers
- Place small plants every several feet on open bench seating to provide personal boundaries
- Use ficus trees to define departments in an open office
5. Offer Exercise Incentives
Benefits:
- Staying active outside work becomes part of a healthy lifestyle. Moderate walking or running reduces stress and is foundational for those managing their weight.
What to Do:
- Offer small rewards for those who have the most creative walk or run in a month
- Provide up to 10% off gym memberships or yoga classes (not to exceed a certain amount)
- Offer aerobics or yoga on-site
- Install a multi-use conference table for ping-pong breaks
6. Evaluate Company Culture
Benefits:
Work by its very nature is challenging. Competitive environments come from companies striving to be their best and please their clients. Providing ways for people to decompress is important. Leadership plays an important role in this by:
- Listening
- Allowing time for constructive feedback
- Adjusting as necessary
7. Wellness Activities for 2019 – Designing a Healthy Office
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Read Also: How to Create an Experience-Driven Office Wellness Program
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