You earn a variety of points during the Wellness Workdays challenge by engaging in any of the wellness activities described below. These activities were selected because they can be performed in a short period of time, within or near your work location, and are related to evidence-based health benefits.
How to succeed at this challenge:
- Review all of the activities in each of the categories below. We know that all workday activities may not be included in our categories and we anticipate these will change each semester.
- Complete a minimum of 3 activities per week, but preferably engage in 1-2 activities per day (Earn variety bonus points each week by completing 1 task from each category!)
- Enter your points on time (by close of business the following Tuesday)
- Take at least one photo of your wellness activities to upload each week (Earn bonus points with more photos!)
Physical Health
100 points
Movin’ at Work
Take a 15-minute walk.
100 points
Workday Resistance
Complete any resistance-based exercise for 10-15 minutes during your work day.
100 points
Stand Up
Perform a regular work task while standing for 30 minutes or more
100 points
Anytime Workout
Engage in 15 continuous minutes of exercise that elevates your heart reate.
Mental Health
100 points
Meditation
Meditate for 5 or more minutes by yourself or with others
100 points
Journaling
Spend 5-10 minutes writing about any topic that you want
100 points
Anytime Computer Break
Step away from your computer, phone, or work environment for 10-15 minutes.
100 points
Always Learning
Spend 10-15 daily minutes learning a new skill
Environmental & Social Health
100 POINTS
Pay It Forward
Perform one act of kindness for a friend, colleague, or stranger
100 POINTS
Green Spaces On Campus
Spend 10-15 minutes in any green space during the work day
100 points
Loving Connections
Call or text a loved one during a work break
100 POINTS
Take Care of UF
Dispose of or recycle at least 5 items you see on the grounds of UF Campus today.
Nutritional Health
100 POINTS
Hydration
Drink at least 32 oz of water during your workday
100 POINTS
Eat the Rainbow
Eat a portion of fruits or vegetables at work
100 POINTS
Recipe Research
Look up a healthy recipe to prepare for yourself or colleagues
100 POINTS
No Fast Food Today
Pack your lunch instead of eating out or ordering fast food
Bonus!
The “Wild Card” option is a Wellness Team led activity that will be available to participants each week. This is an opportunity for you to earn points while engaging with other participants of the PHHP community. The “Wild Card” activity will be announced at the beginning of each week.
100 Points
Wild Card Activity: Gratitude 2/17
Show your gratitude for fellow students, faculty and staff by sending over a nice note to their inbox. Gratitude form will be accessible on the 17th.
100 POINTS
Wild Card Activity: Brain Teaser Challenge 2/24
Go solo or join a team to participate in our Brain Teaser Challenge! Click the link below to submit. Brain Teaser Challenge will be accessible on the 24th.
100 POINTS
Wild Card Activity: Virtual Tour 3/3
Go on a virtual tour of a museum, park, or landmark. Take a look on your own, or join in with friends and family. Virtual tour ideas down below!
100 POINTS
Wild Card Activity: Wellness Speaker TBA
TBA