Discover a world of wellness with the Wellness Activity Challenge! This exciting initiative provides a year-round opportunity to prioritize your health and well-being. Whether you’re into exercising, eating right, or practicing self-care, there’s something for everyone. Take your time with each activity and savor the journey towards a healthier you. Plus, share your progress on social media using #NCHPADWellnessChallenge to inspire others and celebrate your achievements together!

The Challenge:

• Choose 12 activities from below.
• Challenge yourself to do one of the activities each month.
• Share your wellness wins on social media with the #NCHPADWellnessChallenge hashtag!

The Challenge Activities

1. Share a meal with a friend and reminisce about some of your best memories together.
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2. Declutter a room in your house and gather items to donate. Reach out to a community shelter to inquire about their needs.
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3. Experiment with a new vegetable dish recipe or try a vegetable you haven’t had before. Prepare extra to share with a friend.
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4. Spend time outdoors engaging in a favorite activity with your family.
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5. Give a friend or family member a call and chat while moving outdoors.
6. Get active outside with a workout video!
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7. Practice deep breathing for relaxation.
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8. Organize a picnic with family or friends.
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9. Send a note or card to a loved one, and encourage them to pass on the gesture to someone else.
10. Sample a new fruit, either by eating it as is or trying out a new recipe.
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11. Cook a nutritious meal and share it with a neighbor.
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12. Reflect on the lessons learned this year and share words of encouragement with a friend.
13. Work on building muscle endurance through exercise.
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14. Take time to color, whether in a coloring book or by creating your own artwork to send to a friend or family member.
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15. Host a gathering with friends.
16. Arrange a movie night with friends, choosing a movie or show everyone can enjoy together.
17. Practice yoga for at least 10 minutes to stretch and relax.
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18. Visit a local museum or art gallery and explore the exhibits with a friend or family member.
19. Organize a baking party with friends.
20. Organize a DIY spa day at home, complete with facials and pampering treatments, to relax and unwind together.
21. Find an accessible trail and go for a hike in a nearby nature reserve or park, enjoying the beauty of the outdoors together.
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22. Write down the top 5 reasons you’re grateful for a friend and share it with them in person or through a letter.
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23. Host a craft night with friends.
24. Incorporate movement into your day with a 5-minute activity.
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25. Host a breakfast party where everyone prepares the same healthy breakfast dish.
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26. Dance freely as if nobody is watching.
27. Connect with a friend through a phone call or face-to-face meeting.
28. Participate in an adaptive fitness class such as seated yoga, wheelchair basketball, or adaptive dance, tailored to accommodate various abilities and mobility levels.
29. Combine a book club with a lunch gathering.
30. Have a game night with friends.
31. Start a small gardening project together, whether it’s planting flowers, herbs, or vegetables in your backyard or balcony.
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