1. Have you ever found a bunch of change under a sofa cushion? And, what did you do with it? Save it in a jar? Spend it? Buy a lottery ticket? Put it toward something special? 2. Maybe, that change added up to about $5. Is this your lucky day or what?! 3. Well, hang on, hold that thought. This is 100 times better . . . 4. The average workplace wellness program costs between $820 to $920 per employee per year (including incentives). Thats about $68 to $77 per employee per month. Sign up here for our complimentary newsletter, Wellness in the Workplace. True Fact: Thats average, and thats a lot of change. 5. Yet, what real change do you get for that ($) change? And, for all that ($) change, have you found that most of it leads to very little, if any, sustainable behavior change? Isnt this the point ? 6. That change you found under the sofa cushion . . .? What if we told you, for not all that much ($) change, it really could lead to a change in lifestyle behavior? And, what if we also told you it would lead to reduced absenteeism, presenteeism and, increased morale and productivity? Now, heres some real change Now youre getting bang for the buck! 7. What if we told you the difference is in how little ($)change it actually takes to change behavior. There are a lot of variables involved in motivating behavior changeand thats what we do best! Youll have to trust us here ours is not the same old, same old tired wellness initiative. Under the right conditions, the right program We help create lifestyle changes that change behavior. 8. We implemented the LoneStart Team Esteem Challenge twice at Rice Medical Center and both times we were confident that our investment more than paid for itself not only in documented BMI reduction, but in improved morale and engagement. LoneStart stressed the importance of starting and maintaining a new conversation about health and the RMC Challenge Facilitator made certain this conversation remained positive, relevant and inclusive. We wanted everyone, including those who chose not to participate, to believe that we were creating this opportunity because we valued them and their contribution to our mission. What LoneStart offers is the most intelligent strategy to improving the health status of an organization that I have seen. I would suggest that implementing their behavioral strategy is not only the smart thing to do; its the right thing to do. Richard Hoeth , President of Southwest Rural Hospital Consultants and Senior Hospital Management Consultant at TMSI Real-life testimonial 9. Melinda West Seifert, co founder, LoneStart Wellness, www.lonestartnow.com, 512.894.3440, mseifert@lonestartnow.com Ask us just how little ($) change is really required to engage your organization in making lasting lifestyle behavior changes. Find out whats included and how you can further reduce that amount . . . Time for change? (That would be our 5-Alive Plan We think youll find it a game-changer.)