Help your employees maintain motivation, mindfulness, and self-care with FitPro's Mental Health programs

Ever wonder what mindfulness can teach you about nutrition and health? Or how to leverage mindfulness to achieve your fitness goals? In this health talk session, you'll learn the skill of informal mindfulness, the act of integrating mindfulness into your daily activities. It can be used to understand how we use food for cravings, sustenance, and self-soothing. Learn where these signals come from and how to use mindfulness to make health and fitness work for you.

Most of us have looked in the mirror and not liked what we saw staring back at us. Then, we might have buried our feelings by eating a whole pepperoni pizza on our own. But struggling with body image or having a poor relationship with food is common. In this health talk session, you'll learn how to nip the power struggle with food and identify ways to boost your body image. We'll review key topics like emotional eating, sustainable weight loss habits, and behavioral strategies to practice self-care and acceptance.

Emotions are a mix of our current situation, our past experiences, and our response to the situation. Our brains automatically generate emotions, but we do have control in how we deal with them. No matter how uncomfortable, facing our emotions helps us process traumatic situations and accompanying feelings like stress, embarrassment, anxiety, and sadness. In this health talk session, you'll gain actionable tools like visualization, thoughtful shifting, and breathing to develop adaptability and mental and emotional resilience. Instead of ignoring them, you'll learn how to identify and navigate different emotions, helping your brain reset after stressful situations.

With loss comes grief. And with grief comes the need for coping skills to heal. In this health talk session, you’ll get an introduction to grief, a natural human response, and steps on how to grieve. Attendees will learn the difference between grief and depression, normalization, different types of grief and loss, and resources for long-term and short-term support. The grieving process can be complicated with many conflicting feelings, preventing you from addressing your emotions in earnest. Receive tips on how to best support you and others during a sensitive time.

Money, health, relationships, social media, work. With so many sources of stress, it can be hard to go home, relax, and disengage, leading to different physical and psychological impacts. In this health talk session, you'll learn coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety every day, helping you meet life with a calm and clear presence. Learn how to recognize stress, how it manifests in the body and mind, and the different forms of stress. With new tools and a breadth of information, we can shift our mindset to overcome stress and maintain our emotional state.

Ever felt like a phony in your professional role? Like, no matter your success, you're still not up to snuff? That’s because, at some point, we all feel like imposters. Fighting this self-doubt leads to burnout, anxiety, and depression. In this health talk session, we normalize Imposter Syndrome and find ways to boost confidence, even when we're not feeling it. You'll learn how to step into your power, and realize that your success is not by chance, but a result of your skills, dedication, and hard work.

Staying positive, connected, and productive is key to being emotionally well. But, always having it all together is impossible. And that’s okay. In this health talk session, you will learn how to be resilient during challenging times by activating the lifestyle patterns you need. Arm yourself with new tools and reframing strategies such as the power of pause, self-compassion, leveraging disruptions to start new habits, and steps to minimize fear during periods of big changes and stress.

Ever wish you could remove the barriers blocking you from your potential? The answer might be in the labels you (or other people) place on yourself. In this health talk session, we'll dive deep into recognizing the labels we’ve worn our entire lives, identify which hold us back or move us forward, and ultimately, learn how to cut the emotional strings to those unwanted labels. Walk away knowing how to boost self-esteem and mental strength, freeing you to set helpful expectations and goals on your own terms.

There's power in everything we do, undoubtedly creating an impact whether we intended to or not. In this health talk session, you'll learn how to become more mindful and responsible of your impact on the things and people around you. More specifically, you'll become more aware of the physical outcomes and mental reactions we might elicit from people around us. This compassionate approach begins with acknowledging our own behaviors and motivators, so that we can build healthier relationships and support others’ wellbeing.

Stress causes all sorts of problems, including limiting your ability to choose the appropriate coping behavior. It is why some abuse alcohol and other substances to self-medicate, or avoid uncomfortable emotions. In this health talk session, you'll explore reasons people rely on alcohol and substances to cope and how to manage and replace unhealthy coping mechanisms with healthier adaptive behaviors. The goal is to build resilience, which has been shown to reduce the risk of substance abuse even when individuals have suffered trauma or major stress.

Not all of us are built to be our own cheerleaders. Motivation and confidence, in whatever form they take, can be difficult to muster. And for most of us, the lack of these qualities can impact our growth. In this health talk session, you'll develop strategies to foster self-confidence, empowering you to be your motivator despite fear, insecurity, or doubt. Gain professional tips on how to change behaviors and mindsets so you can become more goal-oriented and, consequently, confident.

You've heard of the old saying, “Life is what you make it.” Research shows that this may be scientifically accurate. The way we interpret our experiences—all the good and the bad—and how we tell our stories to others shapes our personality and who we become. In this health talk session, you will learn how your personal story shapes your perspective and how it impacts others’. By empowering attendees to share and honor their unique, diverse backgrounds, you will walk away feeling more connected to yourself and to your peers.

Our mental and emotional states impact our motivation and performance at work. Disruptions (both big and small) such as workplace structure shifts, corporate policy changes, and economic market swings can throw us out of balance. In this health talk session, participants will learn to understand and manage emotions through tools, habits, and other coping mechanisms that build resilience. You will walk through the steps on how to minimize fear, stay focused, and positively cope with life stressors.

In the US, 1 in 3 adults is a caregiver to someone who is sick, elderly, or has special needs. Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. It is emotionally, physically, and financially taxing, often leaving caregivers feeling drained, angry, alone, or sad. In this health talk session, attendees will study the signs and risk factors related to caregiver stress and gain strategies to manage these stresses, while non-caregivers will learn ways to provide support. When we practice self-care, we can nurture, protect, and attend to our loved ones with more compassion, patience, and diligence.

Workplace mental health directly impacts individuals, teams, and the company. Studies have shown that companies that support mental health and provide mental health resources to their employees see improvement in staff productivity, and a reduction in absenteeism.. Not to mention individual benefits like greater self-acceptance and self-esteem. In this health talk session, attendees will build their foundational knowledge on mental health, learn how to promote mental health at work, and identify ways to access company wellbeing benefits. Creating a healthy workplace begins with awareness of the workplace environment and how it can be improved to support workers’ wellbeing.

Willpower sounds like a self-help buzzword, but it deserves all the chatter around it. Why is this ability so important? In this health talk session, attendees will do a deep dive on willpower—what it is, common misconceptions about it, and how to cultivate it. You will learn how to face external triggers like food, self-image, workplace conflict, and toxic environments as well as internal triggers like doubt or fear. Be empowered to grow your grit, so you can take swift action, and make resolute decisions that align with your goals.

With the constant pressure to work harder, stay at work longer, and take on more workload, you may be on the brink of burnout. That’s why cultivating calm, especially during stressful situations, is invaluable. In this health talk session, participants will discover the proven benefits of meditation and the simple steps to make it a daily practice. The session includes a brief meditation, with a focus on why centering yourself is necessary. As you get better at nourishing internal peace, you’ll be able to enjoy inner calm at any time.

Are you using excuses that get in the way of your success? Usually, these excuses are just names for things we fear most, such as failure, social ridicule, or rejection. In this health talk session, you'll learn what your excuses reveal about you, identify ways to eliminate them for good, and determine how they can inform your action plan. End the blame game and remove barriers that are keeping you from achieving your goals.

Suicide is a delicate topic, to say the least. How do you support someone in crisis? When someone in your community takes their life, how do you explain the situation to a child? In this health talk session, you'll help fight mental health stigma and build emotional resilience by learning accurate information mindfulness tools for daily life. A licensed therapist will walk you through suicide statistics, warning signs, and risk factors. Attendees will also discuss age-appropriate ways to talk to children about suicide, mental health, and misconceptions about common mental health diagnoses.

Manifesting dreams into reality means more than blindly hoping for the best. Positive thoughts aren't enough to reach our goals, but they do help. In this health talk session, participants will learn how to retrain their brains to stop unhealthy patterns of self-sabotage, establish a clear goal, and develop new habits that create consistent action. Attend this session if you want to adjust your feelings, beliefs, and attitudes towards the choices and decisions that lead you to your goals. With a go-getter mindset and persistent habits, your dreams have no limits.

Change can be tough. From relationships and eating patterns to sleep and addiction, a change in habits can negatively impact your wellbeing. It can also lead to us feeling like we're not living up to our standards. In this health talk session, attendees will explore motivation, the neuroscience of change, ways to renegotiate standards of success, and practical tools to weed out the noise and keep you focused on your wellbeing. You’ll discover the impacts of stress and unhelpful standards on your personal growth, allowing you to focus amid distractions.

Mental exhaustion, frustration, apathy caused by stress, paranoia, life adjustments...it's overwhelming just describing these symptoms of work-related stress. And that’s the short version. In this health talk session, participants and a credentialed specialist will review the signs of fatigue and learn tools for coping with life’s disruptions and maintaining wellbeing. When we optimize our energy, we can face change and adversity—whether mental, emotional, spiritual, or social—without feeling helpless. Instead, we can show up prepared and keep on striving.

What is happiness, anyway? And what influence does it have over our personal and professional lives? In this health talk session, you will learn how to foster happiness, mindfulness, and optimism to develop more productive, healthier habits in all areas of your life. Discover how to overcome automatic thoughts, unhelpful thinking patterns, and poor time management so you can cultivate happiness. When we're mindful of how we communicate with others and ourselves, we show up refreshed, empathetic, and ready to take on the world.

How we measure and boost productivity differs between companies and teams, but one thing remains constant: our productivity is directly impacted by our workplace environment. In this health talk session, attendees will learn key psychological and physical conditions necessary to stay engaged with work. These ideas may be especially useful if you’re designing or redesigning a workplace, moving from remote to onsite work (or vice versa), or joining a new team. You will also learn communication tools that allow you to collaborate on workplace policies and practices to harness everyone’s potential.

Fear can make us feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to start. If you come from a place of fear, you end up living in a constant state of stress. In this health talk session, you will learn the essential steps for reframing fear into love and igniting motivation towards action. Shifting to this perspective allows you to expand your horizon that may be limited by fear and empowers you to engage life in the most fulfilling way.

The notion that giving is better than receiving couldn't be more true. Research shows that humans are inclined towards kindness. In this session, you'll discover the chemical reactions that happen when you give and how to develop healthy giving habits in your daily life. The health benefits of giving include stress reduction, greater life satisfaction, and even better physical health. Whether you give your time, money, or attention, you walk away as a better human when you pay it forward.

Neuroscience has identified several ways to optimize brain performance. When our brains are working at their full potential, we can develop and control our attention, become efficient workers, and practice healthier habits. In this health talk session, you will learn activities and exercises that boost brain power and attention, helping you improve your work-life presence. Grow into your ideal self, and receive suggestions on how to apply the lessons learned to avoid burnout, mistakes, and distractions.

Maintaining mental health as a family means building routines that nourish our emotional, mental, and physical needs. When we cultivate mindful and intentional habits, we’re creating a strong foundation together. In this health talk session, you’ll learn how to integrate wellbeing activities and routines into your daily family life. With so many major changes (and stressors) the past few years, it’s normal for some children to develop negative thought patterns or mindsets. Get answers to questions like how to improve your family’s emotional wellbeing, conquer personal fears, and help children manage anxiety.

Simply “getting through” the day isn't a healthy approach to life. Avoiding problems or dreading the next to-do only leads to emotional overload, or what we know today as burnout. In this health talk session, you'll learn the neuroscience of pausing when we need to, and jumping back in once we’re ready. Understanding how to deal with the negative feelings and thoughts that accompany burnout can reveal something great. For instance, acknowledging your emotions instead of suppressing them allows you to develop your emotional intelligence—an ability that will serve you well in your personal and professional life.

Social media has changed how we consume and interact with the world around us. Our daily dose of videos and news articles and our pursuit of likes and views can negatively affect our self-image. In this health talk session, you will learn the good and bad of using social media. More importantly, you'll discuss the key areas you can focus on to increase the positive benefits. Social media is a powerful tool that transcends distance and time, but to get the most out of it, we need to understand how it affects our thoughts, feelings, and thinking patterns.

When one or two sessions won't cover it, consider this open forum panel discussion. In this health talk session, participants and wellbeing ambassadors will have the opportunity for a real-time, open discussion with a wellbeing expert. A lively discourse allows your team to get into the more pressing topics, which may be limited during a shorter session. Plus, the engaging, open structure invites diverse questions and promotes an exchange of different viewpoints and insight between participants.

Seasonal changes can be experienced in tangible ways—the days get longer in summer, the air gets cooler in fall, the last leaves drop at the start of winter. Sometimes, seasonal changes affect us internally. Many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, when we move from one season to the next. In this health talk session, attendees will study the signs, symptoms, and treatments for SAD. We will normalize the natural coming and going of seasons, discuss ways to mitigate the impact of seasonal changes on our moods, and gain new mindset practices to help maintain wellbeing throughout the year.

From social media to the household chores nagging us in the back of our minds, our brains can become overloaded with information. But did you know you can strengthen your attention span just like any other skill? In this health talk session, you will learn how to pay attention to your attention, and receive suggestions on ways to apply your attention-boosting skills to other areas of life. You'll leave with a new attitude towards attention. t’s not a fixed characteristic like your adult height but a superpower that can be cultivated to support your personal development.

Expressing appreciation is polite and usually done out of habit, but did you know that deliberately giving thanks has observable health benefits? For starters, gratitude can increase one’s energy, optimism, and empathy. Practicing gratitude has also been shown to help reduce blood pressure, improve sleep, and promote life satisfaction. In this health talk session, you will study how to proactively cultivate gratitude. Subsequently, you'll learn to apply your newfound attitude of gratitude to increase personal and workplace wellbeing, happiness, and productivity.

In today’s culture, the constant pressure to achieve, succeed, and innovate faster is causing record-breaking incidences of burnout. Combine that with an endless stream of emails, and the increased use of social media (which has been proven to increase depression), and it’s no wonder that stress-related illnesses are on the rise. In this health talk session, you will be introduced to mindfulness practices that enable you to reclaim your energy, resilience, and happiness—both at work and at home. You'll learn the power of disconnecting from technology to promote relaxation, and mental wellbeing.

Many say creativity is innate, while others insist it’s a learned skill. But, can creativity be learned? Let’s find out! In this health talk session, you’ll study how mindfulness and relaxation help develop a creative mindset. Additionally, you'll discover how improvisation, which is crucial in creative thinking, helps you reduce stress, be more agile, and stay productive. While we are all born creative (and some more inclined toward creativity than others), creativity can be learned and cultivated.

During times of mass interruptions and change, be it the effects of a global pandemic or international armed conflict, our daily routines are turned upside down. How we work, shop, interact with people—everything is disrupted. And in times of disruption, it can be difficult to sustain our energy and maintain our wellbeing. In this health talk session, attendees will explore how current events affect our energy and discuss practical tools for moving forward. Optimizing our energy empowers us to face adversity and change without feeling unprepared or helpless. Instead, we're able to roll with the punches and keep on striving.