Try Consistency Boards at the Office
Ideas for Corporate Wellness Programs
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer
100% success, 100% of the time. Is that what consistency means to you? If it is, you’re probably going to have a lot of trouble living up to this standard. A more realistic idea of the term might include the concept of two steps forward, one step back. In other words, as you progress towards your goal, even if you have a slip-up here and there, you are still well on your way. Room for an occasional failure is built right into this ideology.
You can use the idea of building up consistency in an office setting to create an environment for success. In the context of a wellness program, there are little things that a company can do that will add up to a big positive change. Looking for ideas of how to motivate employees on a regular basis to be healthier? Try developing a “consistency board” for the office.
Every couple of weeks, there is a different healthy challenge posted, whether it is to eat five servings of vegetables a day, drink eight glasses of water, or exercise for 30, minutes five days out of the week. Encourage all employees to become involved from the top down, and keep track of everyone’s progress. They’ll be motivated by seeing other’s success. Award prizes, not just for the “winner,” but for everyone that is able to remain “consistent” for those couple of weeks. Rewards, no matter how small, will teach all not to take their accomplishments for granted. This will motivate your employees to become healthier, which in turn means a healthier and more successful business.
