What you need to know
Surviving is about just getting by, but thriving means working toward your full potential. This Health Action Plan will help you develop the skills to thrive, including fostering a stronger sense of meaning in your life, learning to let go of stressful emotions, creating positive emotional moments throughout each day, and nurturing your relationships with people.
How the Plan Works
In this HAP, you will assess your current skills and learn and experiment with new skills and techniques for thriving. Finally, you will create a plan for completing your 21-day Thriving challenge.
You have the option of working through and completing your HAP:
- Group — attend a five-session Thrive Workshop.
- Individual — work one-on-one with a health coach.
Employee spouses are not eligible to participate in this Health Action Plan. But, those enrolled in Sandia medical coverage can complete certain activities for up to $50 each year. Go to Join a Health Action Plan to learn more.
Group Option Checklist
Complete your pre-assessment questionnaire and bring to the first workshop session. You will receive a link to assessment in your Welcome email.
Then, enroll in the next five-session Thrive Workshop series. Enroll from Thrive Workshop 1 event in the HR Events Calendar.
Attend the five-session Thrive Workshop series.
Complete your 21-Day Thriving challenge.
After 90 days and completion of the 21-day Thriving challenge, complete your post-assessment questionnaire and bring them to your wrap-up session with your Health Coach. You will receive a link to the assessment in your final weekly tip email.
Individual Option Checklist
Complete your pre-assessment questionnaire and bring with you to your initial appointment with your health coach. You will receive a link to assessment in your Welcome email.
Attend or view videos/classes based on your coach’s recommendations.
Meet with your health coach to review/finalize a plan for your Thriving challenge.
Complete your 21-Day Thriving challenge.
After 90 days and completion of the 21-day Thriving challenge, complete your post-assessment questionnaire and attend a final appointment with your health coach to review your progress toward meeting your goals. You will receive a link to the assessment in your final weekly tip email.
Resources and Supporting Activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Our onsite behavioral health clinics are designed to provide you with immediate, confidential assistance and support.
- Energy Hubs – Our Energy Hub locations are spaces for mindfulness, meditation, stretching, and movement that can help you recharge, restore, and renew your mind and body for increased productivity, health, and safety.
- Fitness classes – Our staff of certified exercise professionals offer a variety of onsite group fitness classes. To participate, you must complete the PAR-Q form.
- Fitness facilities – Fitness facilities are open to the entire workforce and offer a variety of cardio and resistance training equipment, perfect for morning, lunchtime, or after-work exercise sessions. To use the facilities, you must complete the PAR-Q form. In New Mexico, you must also schedule a gym orientation. Call 505-844-2437 to schedule your orientation.
- Whil
- Virgin Pulse – Track your activity and healthy habits
- Lifestyle Log
- MyFitnessPal – Track your food
- Mindful Mondays
- WhilPower Wednesdays
- Thriving: Becoming Your Best Self (video)
- Thriving: Save the Dam (video)
- Thriving: Finding Calm (video)
- Thriving: Boost Your Energy (video)
- How to Thrive in a Crisis (video)
- DocChat: Cope with Stress and Build Resilience (video)
- The Happy Secret to Better Work (TED Talk)
- How to Make Stress Your Friend (TED Talk)
Earn Virgin Pulse points
- Receive 500 Virgin Pulse points for attending events by video or Skype
- Receive 1,000 Virgin Pulse points for attending an appointment or live class
Contact Employee Health Services
Preventive Health Services (New Mexico)
505-284-4700, Option 1 (phone lines open at 7 a.m.)
MO307 (behind Buildings 831 and 832)
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday
Preventive Health Services (California)
925-294-3500
Building 925 and MO32/Life Design Center
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday
Quick Tip
Each week you will receive an email with tips and bonus activities related to this Health Action Plan. Get the most out of your program by reviewing your tips and trying out the suggested activities.