With the launch of a new year, you may resolve to improve your career, expand your skills, mentor someone or climb the corporate ladder. Have you considered workplace resolutions that improve your health? 
Stay strong, fit and active and succeed on the job with several resolutions.
Learn Something New
Stimulate your brain, improve memory and stay mentally sharp by learning something new. Study a language, take a college or professional-development class, or try a hobby during breaks to expand your mind and reduce stress.
Change Your Eating Habits
Skipping breakfast, grabbing snacks from the break room and relying on fast food for lunch can lead to weight gain, low energy and trouble concentrating at work. Prepare portable breakfasts like burritos or egg muffins, bring nuts and fruit for snacks, and pack a balanced lunch to stay fueled.
For information about insurance considerations related to weight-loss programs, see Weight Loss:Phentermine.
Move More
Your body and brain need movement to function well. Adequate activity helps physical health, improves focus and supports better sleep.
- Hold walking meetings.
- Pace the office while talking on the phone.
- Stretch every 30 minutes.
- Walk during breaks.
- Join an intramural sports league with coworkers.
If your workplace or benefits plan supports fitness activities, learn more about coverage options such as Exercise Clubs Insurance.
Reduce Stress
Stress affects motivation, productivity and morale, and it contributes to headaches, sleep problems and mood challenges. Identify unhealthy stressors you can change and take steps to minimize them.
That may mean moving departments, addressing issues with a supervisor or rethinking expectations so you can say no to extra projects and protect your well-being.
Achieve Better Work-Life Balance
Productivity and creativity decline when work hours crowd out downtime because your brain and body need time to rest and recharge. Instead of working through lunch, take a walk, read or call a friend.
Employers sometimes offer programs that touch on employee performance and health; for related information, see Employee Performance, Health, Long-term Care and Business Cyber Insurance.
Get Social
Strong relationships reduce health problems, improve sleep and are linked with longer life. Cultivate beneficial relationships with coworkers by chatting more and spending time together during breaks.
Better workplace relationships can improve collaboration and make the workday more enjoyable.
You can use these workplace resolutions to get healthier this year. Talk to your doctor or talk to your agent to learn about additional steps and resources that may help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can small changes at work improve my health?
Small changes—like walking during breaks, packing a balanced lunch and stretching hourly—add up over time and can improve energy, focus and long-term health.
What if I don’t have time for exercise during the workday?
Break activity into short sessions such as brief walks, standing meetings or stretching every 30 minutes to fit movement into a busy schedule.
How do I set boundaries without harming my relationships at work?
Be clear and polite about your availability, prioritize tasks, and offer alternatives when you need to say no to extra work.
Can my employer help with health goals?
Many employers offer wellness programs, fitness benefits or employee assistance resources that support health and stress management.