New Year’s Resolutions – We Can Help You

Posted on December 20, 2019

Are you someone who has the best intentions on New Year’s Day to stick to your resolutions for the new year, but slowly lose interest or motivation by February? We can help. Health New England has some tools you can use to stick to your resolutions.

Do you want to get fit or manage your health better?

• Use your Wellness benefit and go to a nutritionist or join a gym. Learn more at healthnewengland.org/wellness.*
• Take advantage of your free access to the Healthy Directions web portal, where you can find tools like a health assessment, digital health assistant and more. Log in or register at webmdhealth.com/hne/.
• We also partner with Optum® to offer discounts on complementary and alternative medicine therapies including acupuncture, massage therapy and more. Learn more at healthnewengland.org/CAM-Provider-Network-Discounts.

*Not all employer groups offer a wellness reimbursement. Please check your plan materials for details, or contact Health New England Member Services at (800) 310-2835 if you need more information.

Do you want to manage your stress better this year?

• Health New England offers coverage for Behavioral Health services as part of your health plan. Go to healthnewengland.org to find a Behavioral Health provider or call the Member Services phone number on your member ID card for information.
•  We also partner with Ompractice, which has a host of online mindfulness and yoga classes. Learn more at ompractice.com/healthnewengland.

Do you want to quit smoking?

• Participate in a smoking cessation program and we will reimburse you $50. Learn more at healthnewengland.org/wellness/reimbursement-programs.

6 more tips to make New Year’s resolutions stick

1. Be clear and realistic. For example, instead of saying “I’m going to get fit,” set a more realistic goal of “I’ll exercise for 30 minutes at least three days a week.”
2. Change one behavior at a time. Let that behavior become a habit before you tackle another one.
3.  Share your resolutions. The encouragement of friends and family can help you stay motivated.
4.  Focus on the “why.” If you want to stop smoking, what’s your motivation? To reduce health risks? Save money? Whatever your goal, list your reasons and let them inspire you.
5. Wait out the urges. Before you give in, let 10 minutes go by—and then another 10 if necessary. Distract yourself until the urge passes.
6. Bounce back. Don’t give up or scold yourself harshly if you slip up. Stay positive and learn from it. Ask yourself: “What can I do differently to avoid this happening again?”

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