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Sustainability - Wellness Initiative
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At PITT OHIO, our most significant resource is our people, so we've extended our mission to be People Driven beyond the workplace. In 2007, PITT OHIO initiated a company-wide wellness program in an effort to encourage our employees to Eat Right, Be Fit and Live Well. The goal of the program is to improve our employees' health and safety. In order to allow each employee the opportunity to perform to his or her greatest potential, we take care of our people. And in turn – our employees take exceptional care of our customers. |
December 2025 – Connect with Winter Nature
There are many ways to connect with the beauty and wonders of winter nature. This month’s theme explores connecting with nature during the colder and darker months of the year.
The key to connecting with nature at any time of the year is to notice and observe with your senses, and to ponder what you experience. Studies show this connection benefits your whole health, including reduced stress and anxiety, increased energy levels, and more positive emotions, like joy and gratitude.
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Eat Right – Savor the Season’s SimplicityWinter offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with nature through seasonal eating. Root vegetables, winter greens, and hearty grains not only warm the body but also ground us in the rhythms of the earth. Choosing locally grown winter produce helps us feel more in tune with our environment and supports sustainable practices. Cooking with seasonal ingredients can be a mindful ritual that brings comfort and joy. Let nature’s winter bounty remind you that nourishment is both physical and emotional.
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Be Fit – Move with the Winter LandscapeCold weather doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors—it’s a chance to explore nature in a new way. Whether it’s a brisk walk through a snowy park or gentle stretching by a frosty window, movement can be invigorating and restorative. The crisp air and quiet surroundings offer a peaceful backdrop for reflection and physical activity. Embracing winter’s slower pace allows us to listen to our bodies and move with intention. Nature’s stillness can inspire a more mindful approach to fitness.
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Live Well – Find Peace in the ColdWinter invites us to slow down and reconnect with the natural world in quieter ways. Watching snowfall, listening to the wind, or simply stepping outside to breathe deeply can calm the mind and soothe the spirit. Nature’s winter beauty reminds us that rest is part of the cycle of wellness. Creating cozy spaces, practicing gratitude, and embracing seasonal rituals can foster emotional balance. Living well in winter means finding warmth in simplicity and peace in the present moment. |
