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Free Stress Relief Incentive Programs One important factor in stress relief is exercise. When an individual exercises it releases tension and relieves stress levels that will not only increase energy, but decrease stress-related illnesses. More often than not, organizations are offering free incentive programs for employees to participate in order to encourage a healthy, active, style of living. Healthy movement and behavior are all indicators of exercise and walking is the easiest and most effective if done daily. The following are free stress relieving incentives for employees: Healthy behavior points: Employees earn points for health related activities. These points are accumulated throughout the year and at the end of the year they are able to purchase products which relate to health such as a pedometer, weights, jogging shoes, and the like. Employees must log their activities at the HR department and may get additional points depending on the activity. Free Screenings: Free screenings for stress tests, artery health, and high blood pressure can be offered. The incentive for this could be if an employee does one screening they receive a complementary day at a local gym of their choice; if the employee does two screenings, they would get a gift certificate at a local health food store; and if the employee does all three screenings, the employee receives recognition for a healthy living attitude and lunch with the CEO to discuss ways to improve participation in healthy living programs. Health Education: Employees are provided with free health education seminars. The program is a stress related set of seminars which include weight loss programs, healthy heart and eating and stress management. Employees who enroll and complete the three course seminars will receive recognition and an opportunity to participate in the development of other programs. In addition, if their program is accepted, they will earn a free spa day. 1 Stress Relief