Welcome to our first Wellness Wednesday article! These articles help you on your wellness journey, and we want to make that process easy and fun for all. On the first Wednesday of every month, we will share Buzz news stories updated content on our Buzz Wellness pages and continue to be a resource to support your wellness goals. We understand that prioritizing wellness can be difficult, but it is essential to take care of ourselves to show up every day doing and feeling our best. 

For February, we are focusing on the pillar of Physical Wellness with a specific look at heart health. This topic applies to every E-Team member, and we have compiled great resources to share with everyone on our Physical Wellness Buzz page. There you will find steps, some easier than others, that you can start taking today to increase your heart health. Plus, recorded Heart Health webinar from Alliant, new virtual backgrounds, and in honor of Black History Month, a special section dedicated to Black Health and Wellness, and much more!

 
 This Friday, February 4^th, is National Wear Red Day supporting the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative! So, get your red shirts ready and support the cause this Friday. Share pictures of you, family, friends, or your teams with us at wellness@essex.com.
 
As we work to bring wellness to the forefront, we would love to hear your thoughts on what you would like to see and experience. Please take a short 7 question survey about Wellness Journey Videos and feel free to provide additional suggestions within the survey.
 
If you haven’t already, make sure to register for your Vitality account, which is our wellness platform. You can learn more about Vitality and how to register on our Vitality Buzz page. You can access your account via the web and download the free app.
 
We hope this first Wellness Wednesday article and Physical Wellness Buzz page have sparked your interest in starting your wellness journey. We will also be live on February’s Coffee Talk to bring more wellness your way. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at Wellness@essex.com.