NOVA Walk Week Is Here!

April 17, 2023 / Get Well

It’s that time…  NOVA Walk Week has arrived (Monday, April 17th through Friday, April 21st). This week is dedicated to encouraging movement and engagement for students, faculty, and staff across all campuses. There is still time for you to sign up today to receive more information about Walk Week events on your campus. 

Action Items for NOVA Walk Week.

  • Join your colleagues.
  • Register your intent to participate.
  • Partner with your personalPush Pal to enhance your success.
  • Set a daily or weekly walking goal.
  • Encourage others (colleagues, students, family, and/or friends) to walk.
  • Participate independently (walk in your neighborhood or in one of the many park in the DMV area) or collaboratively  (Join campus Walk Week activitiesor create/join a Virtual Walking Group).
  • Keep Safety First. Please be mindful of hazards, traffic, other walkers and personal health status.
  • Make sure you have the proper footwear and can exercise safely.
  • Help to build our NOVA Celebration Wall (faculty/ staff registrants will receive the link to access our Padlet). 
  • Look for messages of encouragement in the Daily Flyer throughout NOVA Walk Week.

This week’s Monday tip: Get Started!

Remember to harness the power of checking in to enhance the success of your wellness plan.

Use the Monday Campaigns: 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 Monday Campaigns participants are invited to use the weekly check- Ins (Weekly Check In– April 17th) 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.

Turn intentions into actions.

photo with blue and yellow sneakers walking away from camera. "01 Set a Goal. Get started! Set a goal and make being active a priority: get a comfortable pair of walking shoes; be prepared by keeping your walking shoes at work or in the car; start slowly and avoid stiff or sore muscles and joints; begin walking faster, going farther, and taking longer walks over the next few weeks; walk for at least 10 minutes at a time; walk with a friend of group or with your dog."

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