LiveWell Vermont

Winter brings chilly days, cozy nights, and comes with challenges for your health. From sleeping enough to staying active, here are some simple tips to keep you feeling your best during the cold months. Good Nutrition: Support  y our body with a range of nutrients, making sure you are including enough fruits and vegetables. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and herbal teas.  Stay Active Indoors and Out:  Don’t let the cold weather derail your fitness routine . Bundle up and enjoy outdoor activities like walking or skiing, or explore indoor workouts like yoga, strength training, or online classes. Regular exercise not only improves physical health but also boosts mood—essential during the darker months. Prevention: It's not too late to get vaccinated for flu or covid . While it is ideal to avoid waiting, you can still get benefit from vaccination. Prioritize Sleep:  Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. To improve sleep quality, try to maintain a consistent bed...

  Continue to thrive in 2025 with the Hobbies & Learning Challenge! This will be running from 1/20 - 1/26, and will be centered around taking time for activities that interest you. Each day, take time to work on a project, learn something new or both!  While fun, learning or mastering a craft can also be hard. If you hit a rough patch, don't forget to be kind to yourself! The following can help: Approach hard things in small doses. Learn about  microlearning here . Get inspiration and information by joining a community that shares your interest, online or in person. Remember you are human, and therefore progress isn't always linear. Stay focused by understanding the  benefits to persistence . Take time to notice progress, and appreciate milestones! Share your tips for other readers below!

  Friends, get ready to thrive in 2025 with our first challenge of the year! The Workout Time Challenge will be running from 1/13 - 1/19, and will be centered around movement. To participate in this challenge, you must schedule time for your workout. Whether you choose to prioritize your physical therapy exercises or a rowdy game of ping pong, we hope that you will use this challenge to best support yourself. To provide support and inspiration, we have collected the following resources: How much movement is good for me? Why do I need to exercise anyway? Fitting it in during your workday Find activities that work for you Keep the habit going  with outdoor opportunities

  A new year is the perfect time to take control of your finances and set yourself up for success. Whether you're looking to save more, pay down debt, or invest, these tips will help you create a strong financial foundation. In addition to the following tips, we have a presentation from Empower coming up on Wednesday, 1/8/2025, to help us understand our options around the 457(b) plan, and what happens at a meeting with Empower.  1.      Set Clear Financial Goals:  Start by defining what you want to achieve this year. Whether it’s building an emergency fund, saving for a big purchase, or reducing debt, your goals should be specific, measurable, and realistic. Write them down and keep track of your progress. 2.      Create a Monthly Budget:   A budget is your roadmap to financial success. Start by tracking your income and expenses to understand where your money is going. Allocate funds to essentials (like housing and grocer...