Fall Into Healthy Habits Challenge Menu 2019

FALL INTO

HEALTHY HABITS

CHALLENGE M E N U THRIVE B E N T L E Y

U N I V E R S I T Y

HEALTH | COUNSELING | WELLNESS

CHALLENGE INSTRUCTIONS Pick from the menu of options below & complete each activity.

To learn more about a suggested app or resource, click on it.

To earn points: Send pictures to our Instagram @bentley_health via DM. Posts must include your first & last name & a brief note identifying which challenge you completed.

The more you complete a challenge, the more points you earn! Top points earners are eligible to win one of 3 prize packs!

CHALLENGE

PRIZES STRESS LESS PRIZE PACK Cozy blanket Herbal tea & mug Sleep Kit Sleep Revolution by Ariana Huffinton Journal Lavender eye pillow

The Mindful Twentysomething by Holly Rogers Mindfulness cards Coloring book Hot/Cold eye mask

SLEEP WELL PRIZE PACK

FITNESS & FOOD PRIZE PACK

Meal prep cookbook Bodyweight fitness deck Snack containers Yoga mat Water Bottle

SLEEP BED-ER GET 7-9 HOURS OF SLEEP EACH NIGHT. Track with Sleep Cycle App or other sleep app (1 pt. per night tracked with 7-9hrs)

CREATE A BED-TIME ROUTINE

Try a relaxation technique before bed, document it with a picture. Click this link for suggestions.

(1 pt. per night)

MANAGE STRESS ATTEND DROP-IN MEDITATION

Wednesdays, 2pm, in the Sacred Space Take a picture to document (1 pt. per attendance)

MEDITATE FOR 10 MINS.

Try Insight Timer or Headspace for guided meditations. Share screen shot of your meditation practice (1 pt. per meditation session)

KEEP A GRATITUDE JOURNAL Send us a picture collage of your daily gratitude log (1 pt. per daily gratitude entry)

EAT WELL USE MYPLATE.GOV FOR MEALS Send a pic of your plate showcasing any of the nutrition options below:

Choose whole grains & limit refined grains Make 1/2 your plate fruits & vegetables Choose a healthier proteins, such as fish, check or beans.

(1 pt. for each option highlighted)

COMPLETE A DINING SCAVENGER HUNT See the attached form for questions (1 pt. for each day you submit a completed scavenger hunt)

LABEL READING ACTIVITY See the attached tip sheet on label reading & answer the questions (1 pt. for each label read)

GET ACTIVE TAKE A TRIP AROUND THE CAMPUS LOOP Walk or other form of activity Take a picture to document your loop or use the mapmyfitness app (1 pt. per loop)

WALK TO CLASS

Rather than taking the shuttle Send us a picture from your walk (1 pt. per walk)

VISIT THE DANA CENTER for some strength training or cardio Send us a picture post-workout (1 pt. per daily gratitude entry)

TAKE A FITNESS CLASS

Enroll in a fitness class here or take one off campus Send us a picture from your class (1 pt. per class attended)

STAY HYDRATED

CALCULATE YOUR NECESSARY WATER INTAKE

See attached form to calculate Track your progress on Daily Water or another app or paper log. Send us a picture or screen shot of your log.

(1 pt. per day where you met your intake requirements)

GET IN TOUCH QUESTIONS?

Please email Angela and Laura: agiordano@bentley.edu Laura.klotz@sodexo.com or call 781-891-2253

INCLUSION STATEMENT Bentley University is committed to providing an accessible, equitable, and inclusive environment to all participants.

Please contact Angela Giordano at agiordano@bentley.edu to discuss your accommodation needs.