Setting Intentions and Boundaries for a Healthier New Year & EAP Webinars

** Please note that Deer Oaks EAP is now doing business as AllOne Health, and there’s a brand-new EAP Member Portal starting February 1, 2025. In addition, the iConnectYou Mobile App and Member Portal will be replaced by the AllOne Health Member Portal & App. Visit AllOne Health EAP and enter utdallas for the Company Code to register for an account and access the online resources.

It’s that time of year when many people are thinking about the new year ahead, full of potential and possibilities. They’re determined that “this will be the year!” To support these goals in a meaningful way, it helps to understand the importance of intentions and boundaries. Unlike goals, which focus on specific achievements, intentions are guiding principles rooted in your values. They reflect how you want to feel and show up each day, not just what you want to do. An intention might be to cultivate patience, build deeper connections, practice gratitude, or find time for rest. When you hold an intention like “I want to protect my peace,” you naturally begin to make choices that “protect your peace.” Intentions are simple statements that act as a compass to guide your actions. They remind you why you’re doing something. They help you align your actions with the life you want to create. If intentions describe what you want, boundaries help make it possible. Boundaries are personal guidelines that protect your time, energy, emotional health, and personal space. They define what’s acceptable for you — and what isn’t. Boundaries provide structure and serve as guardrails to help you stay on track. They’re a powerful form of self-care. When your energy is protected, you’re able to show up as your best, most grounded self — and give from a place of fullness rather than depletion. By communicating your boundaries, you help others understand how to interact with you in ways that feel respectful and supportive.  Learn more in this month’s InSights newsletter, “Setting Intentions and Boundaries”.

If you’d like help exploring your intentions or setting boundaries, AllOne Health is here to help.  Employees and their family members have access to confidential counseling and support 365/24/7. To learn more and to sign up, visit AllOne Health EAP and enter utdallas for the Company Code to register for an account and access the online resources, trainings and the EAP InSights Newsletter.

Upcoming Live Webinars: Live webinars are scheduled throughout the year to provide information on important topics. For those unable to attend, recorded versions are made available in our library. To register for a webinar, click the desired title and complete the linked registration form.

• January 14, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Creating an Annual Well-Being Plan; Register Here
• January 21, 11:00 am – 11:45 am: Establishing Boundaries in the Workplace; Register Here