Move It Monday: Add a bit of celebration to your Movement Routine

December 5, 2022 / Get Well

NOVA, we are well into the winter holiday season. The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, to celebrate life, to be grateful, and to reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate – and safeguard – the gift of health. Having been on our Move It Monday path for several months now, it’s time for reflection. Take a moment to contemplate how far you’ve come in your fitness journey. Have you gotten stronger, made, and achieved fitness goals, achieved a healthy weight, or done all four?  To celebrate your accomplishments, it’s definitely time for an exercise reward – so treat yourself with some modest and affordable indulgences today!

 When you take good care of yourself, you nourish your body and soul. Here are some low-cost fitness reward ideas to help you get started:

  • Bubbles Galore! – Take a nice hot bath and mix it up with some fun bubbles.
  • Visit a Museum – Exercise your mind! Take in some ancient history or modern art.
  • Restorative Yoga – Take twenty minutes and stretch it all out.
  • Take advantage of the many no-cost fitness and wellness virtual offerings from AARP.
  • Whip up a Spread – Make something delicious and healthy.
  • All Hands on Deck – Book a massage to relax your hard-working muscles.
  • Explore the  Greater Good in Action Self-Care Exercises

Exercise rewards in the form of self-care are a great way to thank yourself for all of the hard work you do. Click here for more information on Exercise Reward Ideas for Monday.

Move It Monday! Campaign: Weekly Check Ins

Mindful awareness, accountability, goal setting and tracking progress are evidence-based techniques that enhance the success of a wellness plan. Each week, the Move It Monday! Campaign participants are invited to use the weekly check- Ins (Weekly Check In, Dec. 5) to help you;

  •         Remain motivated;
  •         Reflect on your progress;  
  •         Consider how you will work with your Push Pal to get the most effective results from your wellness experiences; and
  •         Recommit to your weekly goals.

Together we can turn intentions into actions.

Move it Monday graphic: This Monday, whip up a delicious and healthy celebration! Reward Yourself for keeping up your Move It Monday routine. # move it Monday, Move it Monday dot org

Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry-Tett, HR-Chief Wellness Officer, dhtett@nvcc.edu