Spring Health & Productivity Tips to Share with Your Team

Encourage a fresh start with these friendly reminders directly in your organization’s comms channels. 

Just copy the blurbs below, edit as you see fit, and paste into your Slack, Teams, or Yammer:

Put your FSA or HSA to work this season

🌸 Sniffle season or something more? Let’s talk allergies! 🤧

Spring has sprung, and so have the sneezes! But wait—is it just seasonal allergies or are you catching a cold? Let’s break it down so you’re not left guessing (or over-Googling symptoms at 2am).

🌀 Cold vs. 🌼 allergies: know the signs
If you’re dealing with itchy eyes and nose—it’s probably allergies. If your throat feels like sandpaper and you’re coughing up a storm, a cold might be the culprit.

Common allergy symptoms include:
✔️ Sneezing
✔️ Runny or stuffy nose
✔️ Itchy, watery, or red eyes
✔️ Itchy mouth, nose, or throat
✔️ Postnasal drip
✔️ Headache
✔️ Fatigue

Key difference? Colds usually peace out in about 10 days. Allergies? They’re clingy and stick around as long as the allergens do.

Want to see the full breakdown? Check out this handy guide from the Mayo Clinic on cold vs. allergy symptoms.

💡 Bonus Tip: Use those FSA/HSA dollars!
If you're enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), good news—many over-the-counter allergy relief products are covered, including:
💊 Antihistamines
🌬️ Nasal sprays
👁️ Eye drops
💥 Decongestants

Explore more eligible items at the FSA Store or HSA Store. Treat your symptoms and your wallet with kindness.

Stay breezy (not sneezy)

Office & Digital Spring Cleaning 101 

Is your desktop in need of a makeover? Check out these tips to declutter your virtual and physical space 🧹

🎉 Spring Clean Your Space: Declutter for Sanity (and Style!) 🌼

Let’s be honest—if your desktop has more files than your kitchen junk drawer, or your office looks like a paper tornado hit it, it might be time for a little refresh. A cluttered space can lead to a cluttered mind, and none of us need that on a Monday morning (or any day, really).

Here’s your gentle nudge to declutter your digital and physical workspace. Why? Because:

🧠 Clear space = clear head.
💻 Fewer distractions = more focus.
🪴 Tidy desks = maybe you’ll finally find that missing pen cap.

Quick Wins:

• Delete or archive old files and emails (we believe in you).
• Tidy up those cables—there is a floor under there somewhere.
• Add a plant or a fun desktop background to spark joy.
• Recycle that stack of papers you haven’t touched since last year.

Want some inspo?
Check out these handy resources to get started:

• 10 Tips for organizing your work space
  
  

Let’s make space for better focus, brighter moods, and maybe even a coffee mug that isn’t mysteriously sticky.

Happy decluttering!