Living Healthy Essay

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Living Healthy From Motivation Ask most people what they would want in life if they could have one wish granted, and the answer would probably sound something like, “more money and to live a long healthy life”. Well, a few people already have this, without having it granted from a wish. For most others however, a life with more money and healthier living seems to be something that is nearly impossible to have. The truth is that people could have more money, and could also have health to go along with it. It’s not a secret that exercise and nutrition are key components in living a healthier lifestyle. Still, most people choose not participate in routine exercise programs or show any attempt at having healthy eating habits. The lack …show more content…

The goal of the incentive program is to get the employee engaged, and to make changes in their habits that will result in healthier lifestyles. Incentive programs are structured around people in the workplace doing things to make immediate changes, such as 5K run participation, screenings, health preventions. However, the incentive programs could suffer whenever immediate culture changes go back to normal. Participation sometimes can drop off, resulting in goals not met. “Incentive programs are not wellness programs,” claiming Dr. Ronald Goetzel, Director of Emory University’s Institute for Health and Productivity Research. He goes on stating, “That can be a component, when done smartly, of a comprehensive program, but if that’s all your program is going to be, you’re going to fail miserably, and people are going to be resentfull”(qtd. In Gounder). A program ending in such a manner would be terrible for morale, and would make it tougher to regain trust in the future. Consideration, for which type of program would fit best into your organizational needs, could prove to be the deciding factor between success and …show more content…

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