2024 Campus Challenges
March Mindfulness
Individual Mindful Minutes Challenge | March 1 – 31
Pre-Registration Begins February 21
Mindfulness is slowing down and being present in the moment. It could be practicing yoga, or just closing your eyes and focusing on your breathing. It can reduce stress and help you experience life on a deeper level. Set a goal for how many mindful minutes you’ll do each day. Once the challenge begins, start tracking, and check your progress!
Challenge Basics
- This is an individual challenge that is customizable to your own mindfulness goal
- The minimum daily goal is 5 minutes and the maximum daily goal is 120 minutes
- Most of the 1,500 RethinkCare sessions will automatically sync with the challenge (list coming soon!)
- If you leave the challenge on/after the start date (3/1) you won’t be able to rejoin
- You have up to 14 days to go back and enter minutes if you aren’t able to track on a daily basis
- Review full challenge rules here
Bracket Challenge Drawing
Get ready to determine your favorite mindfulness activity through this fun and engaging bracket challenge! Follow the directions at the link below to be entered into the drawing for $25 PulseCash.* Activities must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM on March 31 to be included in the contest. Only submissions via the challenge chat board are eligible for the drawing. A total of 5 winners will be drawn and notified at the challenge conclusion.
Review drawing rules and download bracket here
Journal Activity Drawing
Whether you are a current journaler or someone looking to get started, consider participating in this challenge enhancement. Follow the directions at the link below to be entered into the drawing for $25 PulseCash.* Activities must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM on March 31 to be included in the contest. Only submissions via the challenge chat board are eligible for the drawing. A total of 5 winners will be drawn and notified at the challenge conclusion.
Review drawing rules and download journal starter pages here
Points** Available
Points will be awarded throughout the challenge timeframe based on the following criteria:
- Reach 25% of your total 31-day challenge goal – 500 points
- Reach 50% of your total 31-day challenge goal – 500 points
- Reach 75% of your total 31-day challenge goal – 500 points
- Reach 100% of your total 31-day challenge goal – 500 points
- Reach 110% of your total 31-day challenge goal – 500 points
Challenge Resources
Engage in any of the activities below to enhance your challenge experience!
Join the Mindful Mealtime Healthy Habit Challenge from 3/1 – 3/25 to practice paying attention to what, why, and how you eat
Register to attend the Mindfulness & Meditation webinar on 3/7 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM to learn about the basics of starting a practice
Attend the Friday Morning Meditation Group meetings on Fridays from 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Sign up for a 30 minute session at the SMART Lab on 3/13 & 3/27 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM to learn deep breathing techniques that can help reduce stress
Join the #MonthlyMotivation Just One Thing webinar on 3/4 from 10:00 AM – 10: 15 AM to learn how to mindfully focus on just one goal each day
Register to participate in the Spring Mindset Reset group health coaching series starting on 3/7 from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM to learn about setting intentions and staying motivated
Sign up to participate in the Making Progress With Purpose group health coaching series starting on 3/19 from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM to learn about values-driven goals and actions
Consider taking advantage of the five free mindfulness coaching sessions through our EAP
Participate in a free virtual yoga class: 2/25 – 3/2 | 3/3 – 3/9 | 3/10 – 3/16 | 3/17 – 3/23 | 3/24 – 3/30 | 3/31 – 4/6
Sign up for the Mindfulness in Motion refresher class on 3/25 from 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM guided by the theme of Creating Our Own “Luck”
Listen to a 5 Minute Mindfulness Practice, categorized by topics from resiliency to positivity to sleep
Try out one of these 20 Guided Imagery & Mindfulness Exercises
Watch this recorded webinar to learn about how to incorporate the expanded RethinkCare catalog into your wellness routine
Visit the JustBreathe Resource Center for tips on how to activate the body’s natural relaxation response – deep breathing
Practice mindfulness through crafting! Celebrate National Crafting Month and enjoy a Sunday crafternoon making fun Ohio State themed projects
Use your quarterly $125 Lifestyle Spending Account allotment to reimburse yourself for apps like Calm, Happify, Talkspace, yoga classes, Energy & Alternative Therapy sessions like Float and Reiki, non-medical massage, music, and much more
The Fine Print
*Participants who join the challenge but do not log activity are not eligible for prizes. PulseCash is subject to taxation at the time it is earned, so drawing winners can accept or decline the prize. Additional prizes may be taxable if you receive other non-cash awards from the university during the calendar year.
**Participants who join the challenge but do not log activity are not eligible for points. Points are auto awarded by Virgin Pulse as you progress towards your goal. Final points will be awarded by 4/3/24.
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Create Your Own Challenge
You have the ability to challenge your peers by creating your own challenges at anytime.
You can choose from a steps challenge or many healthy habit challenges.
Learn how to create your own challenge here.
Previous Challenges
Previous Campus Challenges
Take a look back at the quarterly challenges from past years.
View challenges here.