Create a Personal Well-being
Calendar for 2021
Blue Cross
®
Virtual Well-Being
Member session
2
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon
“Start by doing what’s necessary; then
do what’s possible, and suddenly you
are doing the impossible.”
The webinar will begin at noon
“It’s not always that we need to do
more but rather that we need to
focus on less.”
4
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon
Submit a question or comment using the
Question
feature.
Download slides or handouts using the
The webinar will begin at noon
“If you want to reach a goal, you
must ‘see the reaching’ in your own
mind before you actually arrive at
your goal.”
6
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon
“Expecting too much too soon is always going
to disappoint. Celebrate your daily progress
towards the goal, not just the goal.”
Upcoming sessions
60-second Meditation Break
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020
7:30 to 7:45 a.m.
Stretch Break
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020
7:30 to 7:55 a.m.
8
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Flu shot reminder
Blue Cross members can receive flu shots at
no cost through medical or prescription drug
plans. Please remember to get your shot.
Text
MOTIVATE
to
222764
to
receive weekly reminders of
Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being
webinars.
Message and data rates may apply. Visit
bcbsm.com
for
our
Terms and Conditions of Use
and
Privacy Practices
.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Create a Personal Well-being
Calendar for 2021
Blue Cross
®
Virtual Well-Being
Member session
Drop 5 of COVID-19
week 10 check-in
Kudos slide
•
Submit your name when you lose 5 lbs.
•
Share your scale and non-scale victories.
Week 10 tip: Healthy holiday
•
Use small plates.
•
Pack a healthy snack.
•
Get up on your feet.
•
Think about your drinks.
•
Focus on your food.
•
Eat five servings of fruits and veggies.
12
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Drop 5 of COVID-19
kudos
Lost 5+ pounds:
• Karen B.
• Robin B.
• Kim D.
• Jodi H.
• Melinda W.
• Karen K.
• Lisa B.
• Michelle K.
If you’ve lost five or more pounds, let us know and we’ll add your name next week.
• Lisa B.
• Lisa C.
• Christina S.
• Betsy S.
• Val V.
• Veronica W.
• Anne K.
• Michelle L.
• Marge P.
• Danielle G.
• Joan G.
• Susan L.
• Jacqueline S.
• Amanda G.
Create a personal well-being calendar
•
Prepare yourself.
•
Start your well-being calendar.
14
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Prepare yourself
•
Look at old vision boards, journals and calendars.
•
Determine your well-being focus for 2021.
-
Goals (physical, mental and family)
-
Themes (weekly or monthly)
-
Values
•
Flesh out what you will add to your calendar.
-
Steps to meet your goals
-
Habits or activities you want to track
-
Well-being activities you like or want to try
-
Well-being observances you want to remember
Start your well-being calendar
•
Determine your type of well-being calendar.
-
Journal
-
Traditional calendar (create a personal one)
-
Electronic calendar, journal or app
-
Habit trackers
-
Notebook of lists (brain dump)
•
Enter activities.
-
Be specific with the time and activity.
-
Make sure it aligns with goals, values, or theme.
•
Add optional ideas.
-
Well-being challenges
-
Specific times for well-being activities
-
Have fun
-
Celebrate successes
16
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Make it personal
•
Take the time to make it personal.
-
Add motivational quotes.
-
Use photos or pictures.
-
Pick a word of the year.
•
Make it fun.
-
Add quirky holidays.
-
Use guided writing prompts.
-
Add activities you want to try.
Calendar example – prepare to create calendar
Day
Date
Fri.
1
Sat.
2
Sun.
3
Mon. 4
Tue.
5
Wed. 6
Thu.
7
January 2021
Physical Goals
1. Eat breakfast every day.
2. Have a meatless meal weekly.
3. Do yoga 3x a week.
4. Go for a 3-mile run 3x a week.
5. Drink 64 oz. of water each day.
Mental Goals
1. Meditate every day.
2. Read for fun before bed.
3. Go for walk with husband.
Family Goals
1. Game night once a week.
2. FaceTime with grandma.
3. Write notes to grandpa.
18
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Calendar example – journal, notebook, electronic
Day
Date
Well-Being Activity
Fri.
1
Yoga 6 a.m. class
Sat.
2
Run; family game night (Pictionary!)
Sun.
3
Walk with husband; FT grandma 7p.m.; prep overnight oats and veggies
Mon. 4
Yoga 6 a.m. class; Meatless Monday (vegetable enchiladas);
Tue.
5
Run at lunch
Wed. 6
Yoga 6 a.m. class; write notes to grandpa
Thu.
7
Run at lunch
January 2021
Habit to Track
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Breakfast
X X
64 oz. water
X
Meditate
X X
Read for fun
X
“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live
moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest
in life.” - William Londen
20
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
