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WELLNESS AND BENEFIT UPDATE
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Healthy & Maine - Your Well-being Newsletter  January 2018
"Maine is a joy in the summer. But the soul of Maine is more apparent in the winter."
Paul Theroux
January, along with every other month in the calendar, is a wonderful time to set goals and begin new habits. Setting goals and getting started can often be the easiest, and perhaps even the most fun, part of change. Staying motivated and maintaining momentum may be a different story. Learn more about how to remain committed and keep going in the midst of  the challenging winter season.
Don't Let the Deep Freeze Slow Your Wellness Efforts

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Let Motivation Melt the Ice
There are lots of ways to maintain momentum or get off the dime for your 2018 Year of Fitness. And winter doesn't have to be a limiting factor! 
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Browse Your New Wellness Guide
New to the University of Maine System? Need to run down quick facts about Wellness incentives? Thinking about lifestyle changes? No matter the topic, your new 2018 Wellness Guide has answers, helpful hints and contact information. 
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New Power To Your Portal
Notice something new and fresh about your RiseUp Portal? That's right, makeovers aren't just for UMS employees and the updated Wellness Portal powered by Provant promises an even better wellness experience!
Brand new? Seasoned employee? Knowing the advantages of your benefits is a great way to stay out in front and a new webinar might be just the ticket!
There is no time like the present to begin thinking about  your retirement savings strategies for 2018. Use your TIAA Checklist to boost your financial fitness!
As one tax year clicks to the next, you may want to consider your options for 2018. Take a moment to review your Annual Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annulity Eligibility Notice. 
Whether you are on the job at work or at home, snow shoveling can present a challenge. Prevent injury and lost time with colleagues or family with these helpful hints.
CONTACT US
UMS Office of Human Resources
65 Texas Ave.,
Bangor, ME 04401
wellness@maine.edu
wellness.maine.edu
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Setting Goals A Key To Sustaining Motivation and Momentum
Some acronyms just seem more useful or timely than others and S.M.A.R.T. goals may be a great way to meet the challenge that come with pursuing a healthy and happy lifestyle in winter.

Break the goal-setting cycle that can create more disappointment and frustration than progress! 

Upcoming Events
Dates and Deadlines
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Meet/Beat Incentive Deadlines
It's never too soon to start satisfying your Wellness Plan incentives. Learn more about how to satisfy Level 1 before the April 30, 2018 deadline. 


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Up for a Health Challenge?
 Open 2018 with a Health
  
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Webinars and Seminars
As a University of Maine System employee, you are eligible to participate in a variety of online offerings. For a full schedule visit wellness.maine.edu 
Change is possible. It may be arduous, riddled with difficulty, and painfully slow. It may be energizing, life-producing, and inspiring. More probable, it is all those things together. Trust the process and don't give up!

Sincerely,

Your University of Maine Wellness Team
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