Recently we started a wellness program here at Miles & Company. We selected three areas of focus for whole-person health: body, mind, and spirit.
And since we believe that you cannot improve what you do not measure and reward, we decided that metrics were important. And since we are a group of like-minded but independent thinkers, we each got to choose our own.
Body metrics might include stuff like nutrition, exercise, and sleep. You might choose to count: calories, steps, minutes, points, pounds, BMI, miles, or something else that addresses most pressing concern.
Because of my sedentary, work-at-home job, I’m counting steps. I fired up one of those little electronic fitness gadgets, and every day I try to walk more steps than I did the day before.
Mind metrics include stuff like books, music, and art. You might choose to measure how much you read, write, listen, play, build, craft, paint, create, or something else that speaks to you.
Because I like to think while I doodle, I set aside time each morning while I start my day. I’m working on a bigger mixed media art project at least one lunch hour a week. The important part is feeling relaxed and focused on something other than work; firing up your creative juices; exercising your talents.
Spirit metrics, like the other categories, look a little different to everyone. For us they include faith stuff like Bible reading, prayer, and fellowship. You might choose to commit to a Bible reading plan, memorize verses, join a small group of like-minded spiritual people, start going to church, meditate, or purpose to soak in more of nature.
I chose daily Bible reading. It’s essential for my direction in life. I combine an audio Bible app with my doodling practice. I can absorb better by listening and reflecting what I am hearing in my art.
All of these metrics of our company wellness plan are kinda personal. Maybe you don’t have a small, family and friends kind of business like we have, and sharing stuff like this feels kind of weird.
That’s why one of the best parts of this whole plan is that we are using social media to encourage each other.
We are using #onechoiceatatime and tagging each other on Twitter. We believe that with each little choice, we can accomplish our goals. We can improve what we are measuring. The small steps of progress that move us along toward our goals keep the big picture from being overwhelming.
Yesterday, I chose to do art during my lunch break.
Today I will take my dog on a walk and get in more steps than I did yesterday.
Tomorrow, I will press play on the Letters of Paul to Timothy and draw what I learn.
And I will continue to tweet #onechoiceatatime to encourage my team.
Won’t you join us? Let’s get #onechoiceatatime trending and at the same time improve on our wellness goals. Hashtags work on Facebook and Instagram too, so don’t feel left out if you are not on Twitter. You can also post in the comments below.
Join our efforts to be well, #onechoiceatatime!
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