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Health and Wellness Challenges

July 2022

National Stay out of the Sun Month

Mini-Challenge s-July 6, 2022   (The deadline to complete challenges is July 27, 2022. )

1. Read and practice the “Summer Essentials-Foolproof Tips For Staying Safe In The Sun” Newsletter. 
2. Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist to check your moles if you haven’t within the past six months. 3. Participate in at least 30 minutes, 3X’s per week of physical activity. 

Mini-Challenge -July 13, 2022

  1. Watch the “Despicable Me-Spend Time In The Shade” Video for tips and the importance of sun safety for children. 

World Hepatitis Day

Mini-Challenge -July 20, 2022 

1. Read the “Global Pandemic Of Hepatitis” Newsletter.

August 2022

Health & Wellness in the Workplace

Mini-Challenges-August 3, 2022  (The deadline to complete challenges is August 31, 2022. )

  1. Read the “Sleep: Don’t Skimp On Your Zzz’s” Newsletter.   
  2. Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3Xs per week.

Mini-Challenges August 10, 2022

  1. Read the “Diet You Are What You Eat” Newsletter and pair up with an “accountability partner” using the “Meal Tracker & Healthy Eating Challenge” to help you stay on track when choosing healthy foods.   
  2. Read the “7-Day Hydration Challenge” Newsletter and track your water using the “Weekly Water Tracker,” replace all your unhealthy drinks for seven days with water, and drink the correct ounces for your body weight each day.                                                                                

Mini-Challenge-August 17, 2022 

1. Watch and share the “1,000 Acts Of Kindness” Video with your students and find ways to show kindness to others. 

Mini-Challenge-August 23, 2022 

  1. Read the “Exercise: Move Your Body Daily“ Newsletter and utilize the “Weekly Work-Out Plan” or one like it.  
  2. Log and track your exercise this week using the “Fitness Planner” or one like it. 

September 2022

National Cholesterol Education Month

Mini-Challenge-September 7, 2022  (The deadline to complete challenges is September 28, 2022.)

1. Read the “National Cholesterol Education Month” Newsletter.
2. Schedule an appointment with your doctor to check your cholesterol if you haven’t within the past six months. 
3. Participate in 30 minutes of physical activity 3Xs per week. 

IMPORTANCE OF WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS

Mini-Challenge-September 14,  2022

1. Read the “Importance of Building Relationships In The Workplace” Newsletter and play the “Find Someone Who…” game. 

GOOD POSTURE IS GOOD BUSINESS.

Mini-Challenge-September 21, 2022

  1. Watch the “There Is Nothing Good About Bad Posture” Video and add the Posture class dates to your calendar!

October 2022

Health Posture is Good Business

No MINI CHALLENGES OR Prize Drawing BECAUSE OF THE POSTURAL CLASSES IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER.

November 2022

World Diabetes Day

NO MINI CHALLENGES OR PRIZE DRAWING BECAUSE OF THE POSTURAL CLASSES IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER. 

                                                                                                                                                                   

BE LIKE A TREE

  • Print or save the “Be Like a Tree”  Poster to your desktop and use it as a reminder to stay grounded in the things that bring you joy. 

THANKSGIVING WELLNESS TIPS

  • Read the “Thanksgiving Wellness Tips” Newsletter.                                                    
  • Go for a walk or play a game on Thanksgiving Day that gets your body physically active. 
December 2022

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS A SELF-CARE RESOURCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Mini-Challenge-November 30th & December 7,  2022  (The deadline to complete challenges is December 12, 2022.
1. Read the “The 12 Days Of Christmas-To The One I Love-Self Care Resources For The Holidays,” then complete and print the “Health Pledge,” bring it in, or send it through district mail to Mitzi Lytle at the District Office by Monday, December 12,  to be added to this month’s prize drawing. I will announce the winners on Wednesday, December 14.
January 2023

Mini-Challenges-January 11, 2023:   (The deadline to complete challenges is January 25, 2023. )

1. Read the “Key to Building Lasting Habits” strategy guide, and when starting your New Year’s Resolution this year, ask yourself, “What kind of person do I want to be?” Then, write it down, and prove it to yourself with small wins.” 

Mini-Challenges-January 18, 2023: 

1. Read the “Your Life Today is the Sum of Your Habits” strategy guide and write down which bad habits you will let go of and which small habits you want to implement and track.

February 2023

No Mini Challenges (“Babes with Drums” Cardio Drumming Class Prize Drawing )

1. Get carried away with our “Healthy Heart Challenge.”
3. Healthcare Community Support Chronic Pain.
March 2023

Mini-Challenge-March 1, 2023:   (The deadline to complete March challenges is January 25, 2023. )

1. Read the “Making Habits Easy” strategy guide and write down ways to prime your environment that will help you improve your habits. 
 
Mini-Challenge-March 8, 2023: 
1. Read the “Goals vs. Systems” strategy guide and describe the systems you will implement. 
 
Mini-Challenge-March 15, 2023:
Spring Break-No Wellness Wednesday
 
Mini-Challenge-March 22, 2023:  
1. Read the “What Progress is Like” strategy guide and write down the small degrees of changes you are seeing. 
April 2023

No Mini Challenges (“Ace Martial Arts Self-Defense Classes-Prize Drawing”)

“Self-Defense for Health & Wellness” newsletter.