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Small Steps

to Health and Wealth - Nebraska

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Small Steps to Health and Wealth  University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension's health/finance initiative is Small Steps to Health andWealthTM. This program is designed to motivate consumers to implement behavior change strategies that simultaneously improve their health and personal finances.

Monthly Messages

Online Registration

Learn more about the Nebraska Small Steps Web Program (PDF file)

Register for the Nebraska Small Steps Web Seminars
    Recorded sessions from the Nebraska Small Steps Web Seminars 

 Register Your Health and Wealth Goals  on the National Web Site.

Fact Sheets


Dear Small Steps to Health and WealthTM Reader (72k Word file)

Small Steps to Health and WealthTM Overview (104k Word file)
Health and Wealth Connections (118k Word file)
Overcoming Obstacles and Taking Action (93k Word file)
25 Behavior Change Strategies for Health and Wealth (74k Word file)

  1. Track Your Current Behavior (188k Word file)
  2. Unload Your Childhood Baggage (187k Word file)
  3. Put Your Mind to It (147k Word file)
  4. Commit to Making a Change (143k Word file)
  5. Defy Someone or Defy the Odds (158k Word file)
  6. Think Balance-Not Sacrifice (149k Word file)
  7. Control Your Destiny (149k Word file)
      Link for lotus of control  www.psych.uncc.edu/pagoolka/LC.html
      Link for health lotus of control  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/nursing/kwallston/mhlcscales.htm paper and pencil activity.
  8. Make Progress Every Day (152k Word file)
  9. Get Help and Be Accountable (144k Word file)
  10. Meet Yourself Halfway (164k Word file)
  11. Say "No" to Super-Sizing (181k Word file)
  12. Convert Consumption Into Labor (164k Word file)
  13. Compare Yourself With Recommended Benchmarks (907k Word file)
  14. Use Easy Frames of Reference (164k Word file)
  15. Automate Good Habits and Create Templates (158k Word file)
  16. Live "The Power of 10" (178k Word file)
  17. Take Calculated Risks and Conquer Your Fears (146k Word file)
  18. Appreciate Teachable Moments and Wake-Up Calls (155k Word file)
  19. Weigh the Costs and Benefits of Changing (159k Word file)
        Spending Priorities Activity
  20. Step Down to Change (203k Word file)
  21. Kick It Up a Notch (156k Word file)
  22. Control Your Environment (149k Word file)
  23. Monitor Your Progress and Reward Success (279k Word file)
  24. Expect Obstacles and Prepare For Relapses (162k Word file)
  25. Set a Date and Get Started...Just Do It! (177k Word file)

Taking Action and Staying Motivated (99k Word file)
Small Steps to Health and WealthTM Planning Worksheet (134k Word file)
Small Steps to Health and WealthTM Resources(131k Word file)


 
Events
Medicare Prescription Drug Enrollment
Dec 14, 9:30 AM, 
Wakefield Senior Center
Small Steps to Health and Wealth (via Adobe Connect)
Jan 28, 12:10 PM
“Small Steps to Health and Wealth” is a program designed to motivate participants to improve both their health and ...
Concord Small Steps to Health and Wealth
Jan 28, 12:10 PM, 
Haskell Ag Laboratory
Small Steps to Health and Wealth (via Adobe Connect)
Feb 4, 12:10 PM
“Small Steps to Health and Wealth” is a program designed to motivate participants to improve both their health and ...
Concord Small Steps to Health and Wealth
Feb 4, 12:10 PM, 
Haskell Ag Laboratory
Small Steps to Health and Wealth (via Adobe Connect)
Feb 11, 12:10 PM
“Small Steps to Health and Wealth” is a program designed to motivate participants to improve both their health and ...
Concord Small Steps to Health and Wealth
Feb 11, 12:15 PM, 
Haskell Ag Laboratory
Small Steps to Health and Wealth (via Adobe Connect)
Feb 18, 12:10 PM
“Small Steps to Health and Wealth” is a program designed to motivate participants to improve both their health and ...
Concord Small Steps to Health and Wealth
Feb 18, 12:10 PM, 
Haskell Ag Laboratory
Small Steps to Health and Wealth (via Adobe Connect)
Feb 25, 12:10 PM
“Small Steps to Health and Wealth” is a program designed to motivate participants to improve both their health and ...