June 2022 Open Line
June 24, 2022
Happy National Fruits & Vegetables Month! 🍍🥦🍓
This week, the DCS Wellness Council encourages you to check out a local farmers market near you and send us a snapshot or selfie of you (with permission) along with your farmers market finds to WFHT.TN@tn.gov. Five participants chosen at random will win a prize from WFHTN!
Available on demand: How to Wash Fruits and Vegetables (2.5 minutes)
Recipe of the Week
Looking for a way to cool down this summer? Grab some farm-fresh raspberries at your local farmers market and try this delicious (and healthy) Raspberry Lemonade Slushie: https://www.tn.gov/wfhtn/resources/recipes/drinks/raspberry-lemonade-slushie.html
Upcoming Virtual Events
Mindfulness Break with Laura (Presented by WFHTN)
Thursday, June 30 from 10-10:15 a.m. CT
Join WFHTN Wellness Coordinator Laura for a mindfulness break on Thursday, June 30 from 10-10:15 a.m. CT. Take a moment out of your day to learn about self-compassion and ways to become your own best friend.
Participants will identify what is self-compassion, understand how self-compassion deepens relationships and manage stress and learn ways to stay grounded when triggered.
June 17, 2022
June is Men's Health Month
On average, men die five years earlier than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even more alarmingly, they die at higher rates from the three leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries. Learn more about how to encourage the men in your life to take control of their health in our Men’s Health Month handout:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/wfhtn/images/wfhtn_mens_health_month_june_final.pdf
International Yoga Day Sampler
Tuesday, June 21 from 9:30-10 a.m. CT
Celebrate International Yoga Day with WFHTN! Join us for a beginner-friendly opportunity to sample different styles of yoga.
International Yoga Day Sampler schedule:
- 9:30-9:40 a.m. – Standing Yoga with Sophia
- 9:40-9:50 a.m. – Seated Yoga with Kristina
- 9:50-10 a.m. – Mat Yoga with Denise
Download calendar invite.
Can't join us live? Available On-demand: Yoga Video Resources
Go to WFHTN’s Wellness Events webpage to see all upcoming activities, webinars, and workouts.
Recipe of the Week
Feel like you’re on the beautiful Hawaiian beaches with these heart-healthy Slawesome Hawaiian Style Turkey Sliders!
https://www.tn.gov/wfhtn/resources/recipes/entrees/slawesome-hawaiian-style-turkey-sliders.html
De-Escalation Weekly Tip
June 10, 2022
Take Back Your Lunch Break!
On Friday, June 17, take your lunch hour for National Take Back the Lunch Break Day. Tell us what you enjoyed for lunch at WFHT.TN@tn.gov. Five participants chosen at random will win a prize!
Let's Get Outdoors!
June is Great Outdoors Month. Get active outside by visiting one of the many Tennessee Greenways, Trails, or State Parks.
There are many benefits to exercising in nature! Learn about five in this article: https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/blog/6360/get-out-5-benefits-of-outdoor-exercise/
Upcoming Virtual Events
Tennessee State Parks Healthy Parks Healthy Person Info Session
(Presented by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation)
Tuesday, June 14 from 12-12:30 p.m. CT
Come and learn everything our Tennessee State Parks have to offer! A representative from Healthy Parks Healthy Person will also talk about an app that rewards you for getting outdoors. Three attendees chosen at random will receive a door prize!
Can't make it? Available On-Demand: 10-minute Yoga for Travel
Go to our WFHTN Wellness Events webpage to see all activities, webinars and workouts.
Recipe of the Week
Looking for a hiking snack? Try this heart-healthy, protein-packed Healthier Trail Mix!
De-escalation Tip of the Week
De-Escalation Tip of the Week
June 3, 2022
HELP DCS BECOME WELLNESS WEEK CHAMPS! The Department of Children’s Services is drumming up some friendly competition with our other executive agencies and we need YOUR help to become 2022 WELLNESS WEEK CHAMPIONS.
- How can you rep for Team DCS? Complete daily challenges (including Mental Health Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Workout Wednesday, Thoughtful Thursday, and Financial Friday) the week of Monday, June 6- Friday, June 10 and let us know you participated.
- Any and all involved throughout the week can help Team DCS so let us know if you’re interested in helping us take home a wellness win by signing up for these daily reminders.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Aging Healthfully (Presented by Here4TN): Thursday, June 9 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Learn about positive thinking and its contribution to healthy aging. We’ll discuss factors and myths related to aging, learn the importance of balance and use a tool to sharpen self-awareness. We’ll also examine the benefits of mobility, activity, and exercise.
Go to our WFHTN Wellness Events webpage to see all upcoming activities, webinars, and workouts.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENTS
Aging Healthfully (Presented by Here4TN): Thursday, June 9 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT)
Learn about positive thinking and its contribution to healthy aging. We’ll discuss factors and myths related to aging, learn the importance of balance and use a tool to sharpen self-awareness. We’ll also examine the benefits of mobility, activity, and exercise.
Go to our WFHTN Wellness Events webpage to see all upcoming activities, webinars, and workouts.
LET’S GET FLAVORFUL! 🌿
Next Friday, June 10, is National Herbs and Spices Day. Seasoning with herbs and spices is a great way to add flavor and enjoy health benefits. Read all about it in Seasoning with Herbs & Spices at https://www.k-state.edu/ks-snaped/cooking-basics/MF3539.pdf and/or watch this video from the American Heart Association: How to Add Flavor with Herbs and Spices (9 minutes).
You might even try this flavorful, heart-healthy appetizer: Herbed Olives.