Virtual Physical Activity Tools

• Missing your normal group classes? Orange Theory has created their class workouts for you to do in the comfort of your own home! Get your burn on!
• A great way to shake stress is through physical activity, and our partners at Active Wellness have put together a daily workout where they will be adding a different work out for you to follow each day to keep you active! 

Home Fitness Subsidy

To encourage Marvell employees to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic, Marvell is providing all employees worldwide a reimbursement for on-line fitness memberships.  In the U.S., employees may request a reimbursement of $30/month.  Review the full policy on the HR Services website.

Science Backed Self-Care

Running is a great way to destress and unclutter your mind, but running is a high impact activity that can lead to injuries if you don’t prepare properly before you head out for your run.

Try these 3 stretches prior to running to help improve your running efficiency and lower your chance of injury:
- Ankle stretch with knee bent
- Big toe mobility stretch
- Hip rotation range of motion
See video demonstrations here.

Find more information about Dr. Divya Raghavan on her website.

Mental Wellness Tools

Back to school looks different this year and it’s important to identify early signs of stress your children may be experiencing. Here are two resources to help you talk to your children about mental health.

• This guide helps you start a conversation with your child about emotional health and resiliency.

• Webinar: “Responding to Your Child’s Emotions During A Pandemic” Webinar Friday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

Track your #MeMinutes to ensure that you are making time for your mental health. Download the calendar here.

Need a quick break from the stress of your day to day routine? Visit MeQuilibrium to unwind with guided breathing activities, read the daily “cup of calm”, and share your daily mood with the community.  

Resources for coping with the Mental effects of COVID-19:

• COVID-19 Information and Resources - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• Managing Stress and Anxiety - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Taking Care of Your Emotional Health - Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• 7 Science-Based Strategies to Coping with Coronavirus Anxiety - The Conversation
• Insight Timer - Free Meditation toll for sleep, anxiety, and stress

Here are some guidelines from The World Health Organization to protect your emotional health and maintain productivity while working from home.  Some of the tips include:

1. Make time for "micro-lifts" throughout your day (learn something new, do a new exercise...something that gives you a sense of accomplishment)
2. Eat healthy, keep moving, and get your sleep
3. Engage with nature
4. Establish a routine
5. Incorporate diverse activities and limit screen time (social media)
6. Stay connected and check in on family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues by phone, facetime, etc.
7. Stay positive
8. Limit your news intake to specific times throughout the day and only from reputable sources.

Weekly Wellness Meditation

We understand that this is a very stressful time for many people. We invite you to take a few moments mid-week to reduce anxiety and create calm by following this weekly 10-minute meditation video. 

Breathing is key in times of high stress and uncertainty. Learning to manage your breathing technique helps reduce stress, enhance your mood, improve your cardiovascular function, and much more. Follow Headspace in a

Kaiser

Check out these 3 simple steps to help relieve stress. For more helpful tips visit kp.org/stressmanagement.

Free Self-Care Programs: Kaiser is offering members access to Calm and myStrength. Calm is the #1 app for meditation and sleep — designed to help lower stress, reduce anxiety, and more. With myStrength,  you'll receive a personalized program that helps you improve your awareness and change behaviors. Get more information from the Kaiser website here.

Self-Care Resources: Self-care tools, tips, activities - Kaiser has members covered with a broad range of self-care resources—including apps, audio activities, articles, and more—designed to help you thrive in mind, body, and spirit.

ClassPass: Stay active no matter where you are with ClassPass. Kaiser members now have access to on-demand video work outs, and discounted online fitness classes.  Signup and learn more here.

Anthem

Have questions regarding COVID-19? Anthem has answers on their FAQ.

Mental Health Resources: Psych Hub is a free digital center with resources to help members cope with social isolation, job loss, and mental health issues.

EAP: Members have access to a free EAP with counseling and referral services to help you deal with daily work and life challenges.

MVP

Telehealth: Visit myVisitNow to see board-certified doctors and therapists face-to-face from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.

$600 Wellbeing Reimbursement: Earn up to $600 in reimbursements and earnable rewards per member to help keep you and your family well. Learn more here.

Tufts

Telehealth: Visit tuftshealthplan.com/teladoc for appointments with doctors, dermatologists, and behavioral health therapists for virtual visits.  

Member Discounts: Learn more about the discounts for Tufts members, including for mindfullness, healthy eating programs, and fitness memberships.