Balance

Be proactive with your health!

Preventive care helps you maintain your overall health and get ahead of any health issues. Routine checkups, immunizations, lab tests and health screenings may help you lower your risk for disease and they help your doctor diagnose and treat any health concerns early. 

As part of our mission to improve the health and lives of the people in the communities we serve, we want to help Health New England members practice good preventive care in order to maintain their health. Below are a few of the preventive care resources available right now.

Looking to set a health-related goal but don’t know where to start? Having a method to properly set goals helps you succeed. Lay out all the important aspects of a goal in one spot.

SMART Health Goal Setting Worksheet (PDF)

To maintain good health, the CDC recommends checking your blood pressure on a regular basis. Blood pressure is a measurement of the amount of pressure in your blood vessels (mm Hg). Keep track of your blood pressure by participating in this challenge. Follow the instructions in the PDF below and track your results using the Tracking Form.

Tracking Sheet

It is easy to feel overwhelmed with all of life’s responsibilities. We are all affected by stress at some point, but chronic stress can negatively affect overall health and cause illness. Use stress management techniques at least once a day to help cope.

The StressLess Tracker Form (PDF)

Getting the amount of sleep our bodies need is the foundation of brain health including immune system, hormones, and long-term well-being. Whether you need help or have no trouble sleeping, it is important to set up a healthy environment that encourages your body to complete a REM cycle. Try a new healthy sleep habit per week.

A Good Night's Sleep Tracker Form (PDF)


Throughout life, various parts of life will take priority over others. True balance is not giving everything equal attention but determining the amount of time you would like to dedicate to different parts of your life and building a plan. Discover what your current priorities are where to focus.

Life in Balance Worksheet (PDF)


Find ways to be kind every day during the Acts of Kindness Challenge. Studies show that being kind makes you feel connected to others, builds self esteem and can increase happiness. Plus, it's contagious!

Learn more about the challenge from reading the Program Flyer below and track your results using the Tracking Form.

Mindfulness is a tool that helps us activity observe what is happening in the moment without judgment. Manage overall health and wellbeing by practicing mindfulness or something to bring presence to your life everyday.

Power of Being Present Tracker (PDF)

Track your input and expenses as a way to control your money, help avoid debt, and reach your financial goals. Start with building a budget!

Building a Budget Tracker and Pledge

We can meet stress head on, learn from it and turn it into growth. Move from coping to thriving by evaluating your current stressors and response style. Then build a goal and determine the first steps to thrive.

Resilience & Thriving Worksheet

When grateful, we have chosen to be in the mindset of noticing, focusing and appreciating the positive things around us. Improve your emotional health by incorporating habits of gratitude and thankfulness during A Month of Gratitude.

We’re adding new programs all the time, so be sure to check back often.

If you have any questions or would like reference materials related to the activities above, please contact the Health Management Program Department at healthydirections@hne.com.


DISCLAIMER:
All information contained on this website, including the preventive health recommendations, is for general information purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. For specific information or advice relating to your medical needs, please consult your primary care provider.