Challenge Template: Mental Wellbeing

This article is about the Mental Wellbeing Challenge template that is available in the Engagement Rx System when the company has Challenges enabled for their portals.

The Harmony Within: A Mental Wellbeing Challenge contains various tasks related to becoming aware of mental wellbeing and boosting it, as well as finding and enhancing a sense of purpose in life.

• Duration of Challenge: 4 phases/4 weeks 
• Participation Type: Individual or Group

Purpose of the Mental Wellbeing Challenge

Through various content types and actionable instruction—including articles and 5 flows created specifically for this challenge—the user gains knowledge regarding mental wellbeing, how it is distinguished from the broader mental health, and how to boost their own sense of wellbeing in simple, easy ways. 

Outline of the Challenge Phases

Phase 1: Introduction to Mental Wellbeing

Theme: Build understanding and awareness around mental wellbeing and start identifying a sense of purpose. 

Required

• Read the article, "The Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing"
• Complete the "Wellbeing Check-In" flow
• Complete the "My Purpose Reflection Tool" flow
• Fill out your Mental Wellbeing tracker once

Phase 2: Pillars of Mental Wellbeing and Self-Care

Theme: Let's examine the pillars that make up the main aspects of mental wellbeing and make a personal commitment.

Required

• Read "Mental Wellbeing: The Pieces of the Puzzle" 
• Complete the "My Whole Health Reflection Tool" flow
• Fill out your Mental Wellbeing tracker once
• Pick an area of self-care and commit to one thing that will help you improve it. 

Phase 3: Navigating Emotions

Theme: Looking at some simple ways to identify emotions and control them.

Required

• Read "Tame Reactive Emotions by Naming Them" 
• Complete the "Name It and Tame It" flow exercise 
• Fill out your Mental Wellbeing tracker once
• Three days this week, name your emotion and choose how to respond to the situation.  

Phase 4: Activities for Mental Wellbeing

Theme: Adding more skills to our toolkits so we can support our mental wellbeing and build a life of meaning. 

Required

• Read "20 Activities for Mental Wellbeing" 
• Complete the "Attitude of Gratitude" flow exercise 
• Do one thing from the "20 Activities for Mental Wellbeing" article
• Fill out your Mental Wellbeing tracker once