{"id":8771,"date":"2019-12-20T20:50:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T20:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/?p=8771"},"modified":"2019-12-20T22:21:34","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T22:21:34","slug":"new-years-resolutions-we-can-help-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hnetalk.com\/member\/new-years-resolutions-we-can-help-you\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year\u2019s Resolutions \u2013 We Can Help You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you someone who has the best intentions on New Year\u2019s Day to stick to your resolutions for the new\u00a0year, but slowly lose interest or motivation by February? We can help. Health New England has some\u00a0tools you can use to stick to your resolutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to get fit or manage your health better?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use your Wellness benefit and go to a nutritionist or join a gym. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/healthnewengland.org\/wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org\/wellness<\/a>.*<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of your free access to the Healthy Directions web portal, where you can find\u00a0tools like a health assessment, digital health assistant and more. Log in or register at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/webmdhealth.com\/hne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webmdhealth.com\/hne\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>We also partner with Optum\u00ae to offer discounts on complementary and alternative medicine\u00a0therapies including acupuncture, massage therapy and more. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/healthnewengland.org\/CAM-Provider-Network-Discounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org\/CAM-Provider-Network-Discounts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>*Not all employer groups offer a wellness reimbursement. Please check your plan materials for details, or\u00a0contact Health New England Member Services at (800) 310-2835 if you need more information.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to manage your stress better this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health New England offers coverage for Behavioral Health services as part of your health plan.\u00a0Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/healthnewengland.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org<\/a> to find a Behavioral Health provider or call the Member Services\u00a0phone number on your member ID card for information.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0We also partner with Ompractice, which has a host of online mindfulness and yoga classes.\u00a0Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/ompractice.com\/healthnewengland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ompractice.com\/healthnewengland<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to quit smoking?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in a smoking cessation program and we will reimburse you $50. Learn more at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/healthnewengland.org\/wellness\/reimbursement-programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">healthnewengland.org\/wellness\/reimbursement-programs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 more tips to make New Year\u2019s resolutions stick<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be clear and realistic<\/strong>. For example, instead of saying &#8220;I&#8217;m going to get fit,&#8221; set a more realistic\u00a0goal of &#8220;I&#8217;ll exercise for 30 minutes at least three days a week.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change one behavior at a time.<\/strong> Let that behavior become a habit before you tackle another\u00a0one.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Share your resolutions<\/strong>. The encouragement of friends and family can help you stay motivated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0Focus on the &#8220;why.&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0If you want to stop smoking, what&#8217;s your motivation? To reduce health risks?\u00a0Save money? Whatever your goal, list your reasons and let them inspire you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wait out the urges<\/strong>. Before you give in, let 10 minutes go by\u2014and then another 10 if necessary.\u00a0Distract yourself until the urge passes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bounce back.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t give up or scold yourself harshly if you slip up. Stay positive and learn from\u00a0it. Ask yourself: &#8220;What can I do differently to avoid this happening again?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you someone who has the best intentions on New Year\u2019s Day to stick to your resolutions for the new\u00a0year, but slowly lose interest or motivation by February? We can help. Health New England has some\u00a0tools you can use to stick to your resolutions. Do you want to get fit or manage your health better? 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