Welcome to the start of the becauseUmatter program!
This 10-week program focuses on the 5 pillars of wellness, and provides tools, support, and programs to assist you in setting and meeting goals in each area. The larger goal is to assist you in thriving through self-care and engaging in stress reducing behaviors.
The first pillar of focus is: MOVE
We will focus on this pillar from Monday, February 8 to Sunday, February 21.
Why is moving your body so important? It goes way beyond just your physical health, but crosses all 7 dimensions of wellness (physical, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, and financial).
Step 1: Establish a goal for yourself
Pick a goal that you can focus on and achieve for the next two weeks (and hopefully longer).
Goal setting basics: Making SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
For example:
not SMART: exercise more
SMART: Exercise for 30 minutes x 3 times per week
Consider using a mobile app to help you out!
Step 2: Achieve it!
You've got this! And we are all here to support you as well.
Check out some of the events going on around campus to get you moving and connect you to others participating in the #becauseUmatter program!
Be sure to screenshot or save the calendar so you can access it easily.
The calendar is also attached to this email for your ease of access.
Need some ideas on ways to get moving?
- Join Rob's Terrific 20
- Attend a fitness class on campus
- Go for a hike or explore a local park
- Walk to the store or to another Longmeadow location
- Take a brisk walk as a break
- Have a dance party with friends
- Try an online yoga video
- Hop on a bike and explore town
- On campus events
Step 3: Enter to win a prize
We want to hear from you! Let us know why you have joined this wellness program and what goal you set for yourself in the area of move. Complete this quick 1 minute survey and enter yourself to win a raffle. All answers will remain anonymous.
Step 4: Get active on social media
Share your wellness progress and story using #becauseUmatter
Good luck and please let us know if you have any questions!
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