Wellness Newsletter
November 2021
Monthly News and Updates from the Wellness Program
How to Stay Sane, Positive and Resilient During Uncertain Times
The pandemic and uncertainty of what’s to come can easily leave one feeling anxious, depressed, scattered, and lonely. This can affect how we show up at work and in our personal lives. While it may feel chaotic, the good news is that each of us has more control than we think. By using simple evidence-based techniques, you can bolster your resilience, positivity, and sense of togetherness even amidst change.

Join positive psychology expert and executive coach, Stella Grizont, for an interactive webinar to learn how to not just cope, but thrive through uncertain times.

You’ll learn how to:
‣ Deal with anxiety in a healthy way so you can stay focused and resilient
‣ Use simple tools to shift your mood and help you stay grounded (in less than
a minute)
‣ Feel more in control, confident, and productive during a time of great change

Thursday, Nov. 11th from 1-2 pm
Easily Earn an Extra $300 in 2022
Faculty and staff who plan to participate in a Benelect medical plan in 2022 have until November 30, 2021 to complete the REQUIRED Health Risk Assessment through WebMD. This online survey, which takes from 7-15 minutes to complete, gives you a snapshot of your health status. It's a great launching point for health habit behavior change. Log in and complete the HRA today!
(If you do not remember your password from last year, simply click "forgot username or password" and a reset link will be sent to you!)
Along with the Required HRA, Complete Two of These Activities
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Wellness Participants Attest to Earn $100-200 this December
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Wellness Participants (those already earning the $25 monthly Program Incentive) who completed 85% of programming in any of our SIX Wellness categories this year are reminded to attest to completion in HCM no later than November 30th.

Program categories:
  • Community Well-being
  • Financial Well-being
  • Nutrition/Weight Management
  • Physical Activity
  • Stress Management
  • Tobacco Cessation

Go to the Wellness Tile in HCM and select the tab for the program you completed.
Making Your House Plant-Strong and Plant-Based Foods for Holiday Parties
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Join Jane Esselstyn, Ann Esselstyn, and Brian Hart for a lively discussion on what behavioral economics tell us about creating environments that allow us to make better food choices and what healthy foods can win over friends and family during the holidays. 
A brief food demonstration will be included.

November 18, 2021
12:30-1:30 pm
Via Zoom
The Virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair Starts November 8th
Once again, the annual CWRU benefits fair will be online only, but that doesn't mean there is not a lot to see and do!
Check out the main Benefits Fair site from our partners in CWRU Benefits.
The Wellness Team has its own site for the VBWF too! Check out programming opportunities, recorded classes and more!
Join in the Community Conversation this Month
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Join the Wellness Team as we discuss recent experiences while working on campus. What is working well for you during this phase of the pandemic? How connected are you feeling to our campus community? Let's explore ideas and solutions together so that we can experience the benefits of community and social well-being!

Working on Campus During COVID: A Community Conversation

Wed. November 10th from 4-4:45 pm
Mindful Movement Yoga with Julie
Mindful movement is a gentle, accessible approach to yoga that encourages people to tune into what they are feeling as they move and make choices based on their present moment embodied experience. In this six week series, options are presented and there is no priority placed on stretching more or holding positions for a longer period of time. 

Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm
November 8 - December 13, 2021
Via Zoom
CWRU Wellness
Elizabeth Click, Medical Director - erc10@case.edu
216-368-5790