One Easy Way to Inspire Staff towards Great Wellbeing Results

We ran a series of workshops for one of our clients yesterday and we received great feedback, including this email from one participant, which arrived this morning.  

The feedback...

'Thank you for the group workshop yesterday - I found it inspiring and a good reminder of the importance of healthy habits. I have already begun making some changes this morning, so lets see if I notice a difference!  Looking forward to receiving a copy of your slides - the general feeling was that we were keen to hear more! :)'

So, if you'd like a cost-effective and time-efficient way to inspire staff towards great wellbeing results, these 30-minute small group workshops are a great solution.

The workshop description...

Wellbeing & Motivation 

Simple strategies for great results with healthy living, every day

* These interactive workshops will help you design your ideal wellbeing routine.  We'll be discussing the secret to daily wellbeing motivation and outlining the most effective strategies for quality sleep, eating for energy, managing stress, effective exercise and achieving your desired balance in life.

 * Each session will begin by examining the specific wellbeing objectives of participants so that we can tailor the content of each workshop to suit those who attend.  You will leave armed with a bespoke plan to ensure quick and lasting wellbeing results and a feeling of excitement ready to put your plan into action.

* There will also be sessions offering 1-2-1 appointments during the afternoon, these appointments will provide the ideal forum for you to fine-tune plans to suit your specific schedule, commitments, challenges and circumstances

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As ever, tips include:

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Monday Morning Wellbeing Inspiration

We just received this note from someone who took part in one of our sessions back in February and I wanted to share it as another illustration of the great results that can be achieved in a very short space of time with some focused wellbeing actions.

'Since the programme, I am pleased and proud to report that I have lost 22lb in weight.  I ran my first half marathon in June and have registered for another in 8 weeks time.

I bought a bike and have fallen in love with cycling and now even enjoy the time I spend in the gym which was previously my idea of hell!

I have transformed my diet in that I am now vegan and I have never felt so alive and healthy.

I stay hydrated and sleep at least 8 hours every night, more if I can.

 

Long may this new lifestyle continue...

Thank you and regards.'

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Feel Healthier, Sleep Better, Balance Life, Feel Great

We've had many more updates from participants in recent workshops and wellbeing programmes, some of which we'd like to share.

Each of the individuals below has followed the strategy of keeping lifestyle changes simple and taking consistent action.

They're all enjoying the fruits of their efforts so follow their lead and you'll feel fantastic too in a very short time...  

'Thanks again for speaking at our conference, I found this very insightful with true facts that are not that obvious to us regarding diet being the main contributing factor in energy levels, sleep patterns and weight.

I have made a conscious effort to address my diet where possible:

o   Cutting sugar from drinks

o   Fruit in the morning instead of Cereal

o   Minimising Carb intake

o   Analysing ingredients more

o   Ensuring Carb, Protein and Veg portions are split into ¼,¼, ½ sizes.

My sleep pattern is much better and the mix of work and social life has been addressed and feel more settled now.

Thanks again.'

'Thanks for the email.  I really took a lot away from your presentation on the day and glad to say I have kept to my word on my objectives.

Fitness - Rejoined a gym and doing 30-45mins alternating between circuits and spin 5 times a week and ensuring I make  time to do it.

Eating Healthy - I have been very strict with this and cut out high sugar foods and processed foods from my diet.  The sugar content in food has really shocked me.  I have been eating loads more fruit and drinking a lot more water. 

Energy levels (Sleep) - I have ensured I have 8 hours a night sleep and also don’t over sleep anymore. 

By changing these things I feel great.  Feel healthier, look healthier and will definitely keep it going.'

'Starting to see real benefits with my health so will need to remember that when the chocolate cravings are screaming at me.'

'All going good thanks.'

'For days I did buy consciously and planned what I was going to eat on what day, it actually made me spend less on food as I normally over buy and have to end up throwing stuff away. I guess practice makes perfect!'

'I have returned to the Gym and I am without any pain in my back most of the time.'

'Everything is going right, thank you very much. Even being on holidays I'm achieving my objectives of more exercise and better diet, so I'm quite happy.'

'I have been doing exercise like running, cycling etc in the gym regularly for almost 45 minutes and feeling very good.  Started avoiding rice items in the night and reduced the coffee intake as well.'

'I am happy to report I am doing well. Now training for the Dublin marathon at the end of October.'

'I’m a regular breakfast eater now and doing 15 mins exercise most days, defo. Feeling the difference. It was a really helpful session.' 

'I'm doing quite well, even if I do say so myself, I'm definitely drinking more water and have seen lots of the family recently (even on holiday).'  

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