In collaboration with Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert Health, and Calvert Health Department, you are invited to join a FREE community-wide wellness initiative beginning Monday March 20th and running through Friday April 14th. The focus of the wellness challenge is enhancing personal well-being by focusing on Mindfulness and Sleep.
Throughout the challenge, log nighttime sleep hours, develop a healthy sleep routine, and build better habits that improve sleep quality for more energy, better immunity, and less stress. The goal of the challenge is to get at least 7-9 hours of a sleep each night. Of all the behaviors that impact health, sleep is one of the most important components to well-being. Join the challenge to understand the benefits of quality rest and build healthy behaviors to improve sleep, decrease risk of disease and chronic illness, increase productivity, and effectively manage emotions.
To join the challenge, click on the following link to register a new membership with an email and password and bookmark the defi wellness website. Register for the challenge as a family or as an individual. Use the CHALLENGE CODE CC13 and follow the prompts to complete registration. If you’ve participated in a CCPS wellness challenge in the past, visit the website, click PROFILE on the gray toolbar, select “register for a new challenge” and enter the CC13 code. Please email awesome@defiwell.net for registration support.
Registration is complete and you can access the dashboard. Activity is not visible on the dashboard until the challenge begins Monday, March 20th. Use the tool bar on the side to navigate the website and explore additional resources.
Participation
Participation is voluntary and opened to ALL Calvert County Public Schools staff, students, families, and community members. The goal is to be mindful of daily behaviors that impact personal health and wellbeing while supporting one another in an online platform. Be realistic in your health and wellbeing by deciding what area of wellness you’d like to challenge yourself with in the next 4-weeks. Success requires time, effort, and consistency. How will you become calmer, more present, well-rested version of yourself? Every challenge allows you to individualize your goal to make it realistic and meaningful to you. Get excited about improving your health and being part of a community that celebrates health and wellness for all!
Click the “My Challenges” tab to view the health-enhancing activities and register for up to three of the six different challenges to support your health as we move into spring.
- MINDFULNESS: learn to be present in the moment, express gratitude, and improve sleep.
- PLANT-BASED EATING: set a daily fruit and vegetable goal for better nutrition.
- SLEEP: create a healthy sleep schedule and prioritize rest to enhance wellbeing.
- SOCIAL MEDIA: limit the amount of time spent on social media per day.
- STEPS: increase physical activity throughout the day and move your body.
- WATER: drink enough water for proper hydration, mental clarity, and optimal performance.
Track Your Progress
The wellness challenge is about adopting behaviors that improve health. By consistently reporting activities every day, setting small goals for behavior change, and challenging yourself to prioritize health and wellness, you can make a big impact on your overall well-being. Logging progress into a system holds you accountable for your goals and allows teammates and coworkers to support you in your efforts. Log in to the defi wellness website on a computer, tablet, or phone and track your progress toward your goals.
Commit & Recruit
Sign up for a challenge and encourage family, friends, and co-workers to participate with you for accountability. Start spring with a focus on improving overall health! This is a county-wide initiative so let’s prioritize personal wellbeing across Calvert County. Sign up with teammates for bonus points in the challenge and cheer each other on by recognizing hard work on the dashboard. Add pictures to the gallery to celebrate your commitment to your health and wellbeing.
Activity Resource Calendar
Use the activity resource calendar provided on the defi wellness website to access educational resources and learn about building healthy sleep habits. Set a goal to complete the daily activity on the calendar individually or as a family throughout the challenge. Click the hyperlinks for articles, videos, podcasts, and infographics to learn strategies for improving sleep environment and habits. Learn and apply essential skills for health-enhancing behaviors related to mindfulness and sleep to decrease the risk of lifestyle diseases and enhance health and life satisfaction.
Post About It
Pictures and social media can help document your journey, make memories with family and friends, and encourage others to improve their health. Share your journey on social media and tag us in your posts (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook - @défiwellnet and TikTok - @défiwellness). Be sure to follow the accounts for news, updates, and additional wellness resources. Social media can spread positivity, encourage others to adopt healthier lifestyles, and bring awareness to opportunities within Calvert County. Commit to bringing our community together through movement, social interaction, and regular physical activity. Use the hash tags #calvertshines, #calverthealth, #calvertcommunity, #calvertwellness, and #defiwellnet so we can celebrate you and your progress toward a healthier life.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Email awesome@defiwell.net for more information!
Live your best life by prioritizing your health!
Be Well,
Calvert County Wellness & défi Wellness Team
