Now there are TWO ways to earn gift cards while staying fit and well! Find our Wellbeing Smorgasbord and Webinar Buffet in each Monthly Newsletter like Creating Your Personal Vision Statement and 10 Minute Desk Stretch. We offer a variety of exercise, diet and wellbeing activities in self-directed and webinar formats. Each program includes educational information, tips and strategies. Only MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers are eligible for $125 worth of gift cards.

15-day Self-Directed Challenge Starting January 9

Do you have a vision for your life? Do you have a hard time making decisions about your career, life, and family? A vision statement is a contract with yourself that describes your values, your strengths, and defines your dreams. Many experts believe creating a vision statement can help propel and inspire you to make more informed decisions than without one.  Learn how to create a personal vision statement and earn cool prizes as well.

Do you sit at your desk for hours a day and forget to get up and take a stretch break? Regular stretching is a powerful tool to help reduce stiffness, increase range of motion, improve postural awareness, increase circulation and can help prevent injury. Take a 10 minute desk stretch break to learn some great stretches to easily incorporate into your workday. Available January 1 through 31, 2023.

We would like to highlight an employee from the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District for her dedication to wellness the past 3 years. She embraced all of the resources available to her through MIIA Well Aware and made some significant life changes. Read more about her journey.

MIIA's partner, Learn to Live, has launched their newest program, Resilience, which is designed to help individuals establish tools and strategies to build their optimism and strength so that they can live a healthy, meaningful life. Resilience refers to the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges & to build strength through healthy habits and relationships. This program is open to all employees.

Every month we will feature a different walk highlighting the beautiful nature paths throughout Massachusetts. We will make some trail recommendations and suggestions on proper foot attire. We hope you enjoy these walks by yourself or with family, friends, or furry friends. This month visit Leominster State Forest in Westminster.

Quizzify is a Jeopardy-like trivia game that can save you money and improve your health! Quizzify can help you differentiate between health care myths and facts, save on health care costs and improve your lifestyle. All employees can participate in the monthly Quizzify program, but only MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers can earn prizes.

MIIA is excited to announce a new partnership with 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical second opinion consultation and navigation service. 2nd.MD will connect you with a board-certified, elite specialist for a virtual expert medical consultation via phone or video from the comfort of home. All MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers have free access to 2nd.MD - set up your account today!

Create a happier and healthier you this year. Regardless of what drives you; personal health, living a more full life for the grandkids, or training for a marathon, Ompractice has something that can support you. Ompractice is an online platform that offers live yoga, meditation and so much more and it is free to all employees and their immediate family members.



Who wouldn't like to go into the new year feeling sharper and clearer? The short meditations at Headspace are a great way to pause, reflect and reset the mind to be more present during everyday life. Free program for MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers. Primary subscribers + 2 friends or family members may join.

Source: EatingWell

Make this gumbo on a cold winter's day for a healthy and hearty dinner.