STAFF WELLNESS

Restorative Justice Project is offering a "Moment to Connect"

These circles are voluntary, free, and commitment free. We hope to co-create an hour long environment where anyone who joins has a chance to breathe alongside others and feel appreciated for the ways that they are helping our communities to continue to function despite great adversity currently. We would love to hold space for each of you. Bring your pets/kids/spouses/mother/friend on camera--cook dinner while we circle--this is for you, so you do you.


Circle will be held on Mondays from 6pm-7pm through the month of February.


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Get to know your Benefits

Virgin Pulse is an employee wellness program that is engaging and fun to do!

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SmartShopper helps you save money and earn cash by shopping for certain medical care services

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Anthem's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers quick and easy access to confidential counseling and referral services to help employees and their household members deal with daily work and life challenges

LiveHealth Online allows you to access medical, psychological and psychiatric support quickly and easily!

MEA_New Year Program Overview_2021-2022 Final.pdf
Anthem Wellness Newsletter - JUN2021.pdf

January All-Staff Challenge

14 Day_Veggies on the Go_Flyer_Jan 2022.pdf

How do I participate?

Hi Staff!

I’m excited to share that we will be having a "Veggies on the Go" Challenge just for our district starting on January 17th - January 30th! An invite will be sent to you through the Virgin Pulse platform, so be sure to register if you haven’t yet. This challenge will also be available to staff who are not eligible to sign up for Virgin Pulse. If you are interested in participating and not eligible, email me and I will give you the information. Did I mention there would be drawings at the end of the challenge?!

Prizes will be drawn on February 1st.

Virgin Pulse is available to employees, retirees, spouses, and domestic partners who are covered under the MEABT health plan. Signing up is easy, just go to join.virginpulse.com/MEABT and enter your name as it appears on your Anthem insurance card.

Already a member? Member.virginpulse.com

Let’s use this challenge as a friendly competition and a way to motivate each other!

Top Wellness Podcasts and Apps

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Exhale

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My Possible Self

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The Flow

Sleep Cycle


Resiliency and Self-Care

What is Burnout?


In thinking about wellness we also need to acknowledge Burnout. Burnout is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as "exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration". This is the culmination of all stress: people, politics, agency, work expectations. It is important to learn about and be aware of Burnout as it effects many individuals and can sometimes look similar to depression, anxiety or fear related disorders, stress related disorders and mood disorders. Burnout is preventable by taking care of yourself, everyday, both during and outside of working hours. It starts with permission, you have permission to care of yourself, you are a priority. Go for walks, be mindful of your emotions and ask for help when needed, step away from your computer, carve out time to eat a nutritious meal and socialize with your peers. These are all critical in reducing burnout and creating a positive work climate.



Signs & Symptoms

  • Sense of failure and self-doubt.

  • Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated.

  • Detachment, feeling alone in the world.

  • Loss of motivation.

  • Increasingly cynical and negative outlook at work

  • Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment

  • Headaches

  • Exhaustion

  • Muscle Tension

  • Difficulty falling or staying asleep


Take this brief self-assessment to see where you are at in relation to feeling burned-out.