Wellness Wednesday Issue #56

As subscription services and memberships increasingly eat up larger chunks of paychecks, it’s time to cut down on those auto-payments deducted monthly.

With a few adjustments, you can maintain access to truly beloved services while regaining control of your cash flow.

Follow these 6 proven techniques to consciously reduce subscriptions and recurring expenses:

#1 – Map Your Memberships

Logging in to track down forgotten subscriptions feels akin to discovering long-lost treasures buried away in the far corners of closets.

Use a subscription tracker to help you sort through credit card statements, online banking transaction histories and inboxes to unearth all monthly memberships.

Expired free trials with sneaky auto-renewals, unused streaming services, abandoned monthly boxes of goods, gyms not visited since the Obama administration – expose it all.

Tracking every subscription in one place makes it easy to spot waste.

#2 – Rank by Joy Per Dollar

Now examine that exposed list and discern where true value exists — which subscriptions bring you peak joy versus those lukewarm services coasting by out of habit?

Calculate the cost for year-round access, then quantify tangible benefits realized.

The happiness-per-dollar metric spotlight the keepers versus time to cut the cable cord. And necessity trumps luxury in crunch times.

#3 – Slash and Shave

With lackluster services flagged, start culling cancellations. Even better, use a service that calls up customer retention departments to haggle discounts.

Threaten departures unless costs get cut and also research promotional competitor pricing to pit brands against one another and score better rates.

Retained services should ideally link to financial goals like career investments or health savings too.

#4 – Set Calendar Reminders

Out of sight, out of mind. Before confirming subscription cancellations, mark the calendar ahead for renewal or free trial end dates.

Schedule advance reminders to reassess desire then — would a streaming service get used more in wintertime or merit renewal?

In the quest to Marie Kondo monetary clutter, approaching subscriptions with intentionality proves paramount.

The secret sauce involves redirecting savings realised toward what betters your life.

So spark more joy by first pruning back monthly auto-payments incrementally bleeding the bank dry over time!

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Between demanding work schedules, family obligations, and jam-packed weekends, finding time to prepare healthy meals can feel impossible.

That’s where advanced meal prepping comes in handy.

Getting organized and batch cooking meals in advance helps ensure you’ve got healthy, homemade food ready-to-grab when you’re starved for time.

Start with a Game Plan

Don’t just wander the grocery aisles and hope inspiration strikes.

First, plan next week’s meals and make an organized shopping list to stay targeted and save money.

Focus on versatile ingredients you can repurpose across a few different recipes.

For example, buy a rotisserie chicken and use it in salads, sandwiches, wraps and more all week.

Purchase Smart Storage

Invest in enough high-quality food storage containers to prepare multiple meals at once while keeping ingredients sealed and separated.

Glass and stainless steel containers maintain food quality and freshness better long-term versus plastic.

Just be sure your to-go gear fits nicely in your bag without spills!

Designate Prep Time

Block out a few hours one day a week (or not — you can use these shortcuts if you’re feeling short on time). Many find Sunday afternoons ideal for blitzing through recipe prep efficiently.

Prep Produce First

Start by washing, chopping, and storing all your fresh veggies and fruit first. Having prepped produce on hand makes it simple to toss together salads, sides, omelets and more later on.

Double Up Recipes

When baking salmon fillets or roasting chicken breasts for one night’s dinner, cook extra to freeze for future meals. Doubling recipe ingredients from the start reduces effort later.

With the right tools, some strategic planning, and a few hours set aside for intentional prep, you’ll have an arsenal of grab-and-go meals ready whenever hunger strikes.

No more scrambling for takeout or unhealthy snacks due to lack of good nutrition on hand. Get your prep on like a boss!

This first month of the year, many feel drained, unmotivated and even depressed as the winter drags on. But recharging your sleep could provide a vital mood and brain boost.

Many aspects of winter disrupt healthy sleep patterns – early sunsets confusing our circadian rhythms, cold temps enticing us to stay burrowed under blankets, and seasonal affective disorder zapping energy. But ample, consistent sleep is crucial for keeping our brains in top form:

This month, be vigilant about keeping a consistent sleep schedule to support your mind. Your brain needs 7-8 hours per night to function at full capacity during the challenging winter season.

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😴 Review your night time routine and see what you can improve.
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• Is the monitor aligned directly at eye/arm’s length?
• Are wrists supported while typing?
• Is the lower back supported or curved?
• Do feet touch the ground while sitting upright?

After partners highlight improvement opportunities for one another, demonstrate simple equipment hacks and stretches for better ergonomics.

Send everyone home with small items like lumbar pillows, wrist pads, or yoga videos to reinforce techniques.

Closing the workshop with an open discussion allows for troubleshooting additional concerns at individual workstations.

Employees leave feeling supported in preventative health while being accountable to teammates for better daily habits.

Turn this into a regular event so ergonomics remains top of mind on team wellness goals.