2024 Campus Challenges

March Mindfulness

Individual Mindful Minutes Challenge  |  March 1 – 31
Pre-Registration Begins February 21

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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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Previous Challenges

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