July 2026 Wellness Calendar
Stay Cool this July
Use this calendar for daily self-care ideas to support your well-being.
Let us know by Aug. 15 how many activities or resources you've explored. You could receive a Working for a Healthier Tennessee prize!
July 1: Join the Healthy Summer Recipe Swap! Share a healthier recipe using the recipe swap form or email it to WFHT.TN@tn.gov. You can submit the form multiple times if you have more than one recipe to share. If your recipe has a special story behind it, we'd love to hear it. You could receive a Working for a Healthier Tennessee apron! Looking for inspiration? Browse the recipes on our website.
July 2: Take a 15-minute fitness break at 10 a.m. CT. Download the 15-minute fitness break meeting invite to access the video link in the Microsoft Teams meeting chat.
July 3: State holiday
July 6: Stay cool this summer with these helpful reminders.
July 7: A cool, crunchy lettuce base makes these Asian chicken lettuce wraps a perfect warm-weather meal.
July 8: Have you taken your RealAge Test this year? Learn if you're eligible to earn wellness incentives by visiting the Partners for Health Wellness Program webpage.
July 9: Use the Department of Human Resources' wellness break agreement to practice self-care daily.
July 10: The Optum Health Community Connector provides you with easy access to a full list of programs in your community, from food pantries to clothes for work.
July 13: Join Stretch & Destress from 12 to 12:15 p.m. CT. Download the Stretch & Destress invite to access video links in the Microsoft Teams chat you can do on your own time.
July 14: Simplifying Your Money When Life Gets Busy is an on-demand interactive session designed to help you maintain financial health during life's busiest moments.
July 15: Dive into How to Handle the Heat Trivia from 11 to 11:25 a.m. CT for practical tips, surprising fun facts and a splash of friendly competition. Download the trivia invite.
July 16: How's your summer going? Tell us about a recent wellness win, and with your permission, we'll spotlight you on the Working for a Healthier Tennessee Facebook page.
July 17: It's National Watermelon Month! Try this five-ingredient watermelon whip recipe.
July 20: Make the most of summer learning with your child using these tips from kidcentraltn.
July 21: Check out our employee wellness checklist to access a variety of no-cost wellness resources.
July 22: Boost your midday energy with a 10-minute fitness break at 11 a.m. CT.
July 23: This healthier trail mix is great for hikes, road trips and summer outings.
July 24: Here4TN offers telephone, in-person and virtual in-network counseling options, including up to five no-cost short-term counseling visits per issue, per year.
July 27: Enjoy blueberry season with a blueberry banana smoothie.
July 28: Beat the heat with a trip to a Tennessee waterfall!
July 29: Get cooking on National Lasagna Day with this roasted veggie enchilada lasagna recipe.
July 30: Flavored water is ideal for hot summer days, and you can make your own!
July 31: Let us know your favorite activities or resources from this wellness calendar, and you could receive a Working for a Healthier Tennessee prize!
Learn all about upcoming wellness activities, challenges, webinars and workouts on our Wellness Events page. If you have questions, please email WFHT.TN@tn.gov.