LiveWell Georgia Nurses
Pat Horton, RN, MN, MBA, NEA-BC GHA Workforce Initiatives Coordinator
LiveWell Georgia Nurses
The Trina Miller Story
LiveWell Georgia Nurses CDC Obesity Facts
The obesity rate in Georgia is between 30 – 35%
Only 2 states rate higher in obesity than Georgia: WV and Miss.
Medical cost of obesity in US $147 billion in 2008
Obesity higher among middle age adults 40-59
25% of US adults eat recommended 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables
Less than 25% of adolescents eat 5 or more servings of fruit and vegetables
More than 50% of adults do not get recommended amount of physical activity
More than 1/3 of young people grade 9-12 do not regularly engage in physical activity
LiveWell Georgia Nurses “We’ve been wrong about what our job is in medicine,” Atul Guwande writes in the epilogue of his book, Being Mortal. “We think our job is to ensure health and survival. But really, it is larger than that. It is to enable well-being. And well-being is about the reasons one wishes to be alive.”
LiveWell Georgia Nurses Engage in Healthy Habits!
My health and well-being is important to me!
I am committed to putting my health as my first priority.
I will choose to engage in healthy habits.
I will make healthy living a part of my attitude and everyday life by pursuing wellness.
I will embrace the journey to wellness.
Signature:________________________________________________________
LiveWell Georgia Nurses! Start your wellness journey by reducing your stress first!
Place time on your calendar everyday for yourself
Be selective in the activities you choose to place on your calendar
Learn to use the words “yes” and “no’ wisely
Use the four-count breath anywhere, anytime Close your eyes if possible Breath in through your nose to the count of four Exhale through your nose to the count of four Repeat for five breaths
Easy meditation: Take 100 breaths, count them and focus on them
Find an exercise that you can do consistently (to reduce emotional tension) Yoga, karate, walking, swimming, tennis, dance, cycling, running etc.
LiveWell Georgia Nurses Reducing your Stress
Develop and sustain self-discipline by staying focused on your core values and goals
Seek help from others when difficulty arises
Maintain an open-mind
Take planned breaks every 60-90 minutes
Engage in self-reflection through daily journaling or take time to think about your core values and goals
Please feel free to use the print below if you would like to make business cards to carry with you. LiveWell Georgia Nurses
LiveWell Georgia Nurses
Engage in Healthy Habits!
Engage in Healthy Habits!
My health and well-being is important to me! I am committed to putting my health as my first priority. I will choose to engage in healthy habits. I will make healthy living a part of my attitude and everyday life by pursuing wellness. I will embrace the journey to wellness.
My health and well-being is important to me! I am committed to putting my health as my first priority. I will choose to engage in healthy habits. I will make healthy living a part of my attitude and everyday life by pursuing wellness. I will embrace the journey to wellness.
Signature:______________________________________ ____
Signature:______________________________________ ____
LiveWell Georgia Nurses
LiveWell Georgia Nurses
Start your wellness journey by reducing stress first!
Start your wellness journey by reducing stress first!
Place time on your calendar everyday for yourself Be selective in the activities you choose to place on your calendar Use the four-count breath anywhere, anytime Breath in through your nose to the count of four then exhale to the count of four Repeat for five breaths Easy meditation: Take 100 breaths, count them and focus on them Find an exercise that you can do consistently
Place time on your calendar everyday for yourself Be selective in the activities you choose to place on your calendar Use the four-count breath anywhere, anytime Breath in through your nose to the count of four then exhale to the count of four Repeat for five breaths Easy meditation: Take 100 breaths, count them and focus on them Find an exercise that you can do consistently
If you would like contact information about how to order the “LiveWell Georgia Nurses� arm bands please contact me and I will send it to you. Thank you, Pat Contact Information: Patricia Horton RN, MN, MBA, NEA-BC Workforce Initiatives Coordinator Georgia Hospital Association O- 770-249-4538 phorton@gha.org