Blue Cross®Virtual Well-Being

Presented by Matthew Wozny, M.P.H., C.S.C.S.

Mindfulness Matters, Part 1

The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.

– Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.

– Mother Teresa

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Blue Cross®Virtual Well-Being

Welcome to Mindfulness Matters, Part 1

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

The session will begin at noon.

This is an interactive

session.

Minimize distractions.

There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.

Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience.

– Jon Kabat-Zinn

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Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.

– Thích Nhất Hạnh

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Blue Cross®Virtual Well-Being

Presented by Matthew Wozny, M.P.H., C.S.C.S.

Mindfulness Matters, Part 1

Blue Cross®Virtual Well-Being

Welcome to Mindfulness Matters, Part 1

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

The session will begin at noon.

This is an interactive

session.

Minimize distractions.

There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.

Mark your calendar

• Mindfulness Matters, Part 2

• Feb. 7, 2019

• 12 to 12:20 p.m.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Today’s presenter

Matthew Wozny, M.P.H., C.S.C.S.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Well-being quick tip of the day:Do nothing

1. Sit quietly alone.

2. Observe your thoughts.

3. Try to think positive thoughts about yourself.

4. Take deep, controlled breaths.

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Today’s session:

• Mindfulness

• Benefits of mindfulness

• Practice mindfulness

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• Accept and appreciate

• Return to present

• Self-regulate attention

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The benefits of mindfulness

• Reduce stress

• Deal with illness

• General health

• Job performance

• Brain changes

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How to practice mindfulness

• Setting

• Time

• Notice

• Refocus

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

For more information …

• Virtual Well-Being site: bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com

• Virtual Well-Being email: BlueCrossVirtualWell-Being@bcbsm.com Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Next session: Mindfulness Matters, Part 2

Feb. 7. 2019

12 to 12:20 p.m.

In this session learn:

• Definition of mindful eating

• Mindful eating provides a purpose

• Practice mindful eating

• Mindful eating health benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Questions?

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