A Focus on Wellbeing in 2021

I am certain that making 2021 a better year than 2020 was a new year wish for many. I’m a big believer that you need to establish goals in order to arrive at a destination. While I shared my work-related, strategic priorities for the year ahead, during the holidays I was able to really consider my personal goals that are focused on wellbeing. Wellbeing is a critical priority across organizations, and at Walmart we are intensifying our focus on the physical, financial and emotional wellbeing of our associates. In the spirit of sharing goals publicly to hold myself accountable – here we go:

1. More water and clean eating: Many know that I enjoy my Diet Coke (my team roundtables are even called “Diet Coke with Donna”) but it will be reduced this year as I increase my water intake. The access to the kitchen in 2020 is in the rear view mirror, and ahead is a focus on the basics – increasing fruits, veggies and eating clean.
2. Physical activity: I will be disciplined to find time to dedicate 30 minutes daily to some form of physical activity – if I can find for another meeting, I need to find time for me. I am going to “schedule in” end-of-the-day walk, jumping on the Peleton, and maybe as the warmer weather approaches returning to hit some golf balls. I have started wearing a watch to close the circles of activity, and making sure that in busy periods, I remember the simple act of just breathing. 
3. Quality family and friend time: With the continued constraints of “seeing” family and friends distanced by country or social distance, I have converted my mom to an active FaceTime call and have increased the family and friend exchanges. 

The global pandemic is not behind us, however, we all can focus on small investments in our own well-being. It is only day eight, but I feel brighter, lighter and extremely optimistic that I can be in control of “some” aspects of an uncertain time. This year, we’ll be sharing “well-being minutes” in all of our global people team meetings here at Walmart. I’d love to hear your practices for wellbeing - what is working and what you hope this new year will bring. #wellbeing #teamwalmart