Wellness Events

Unless otherwise noted, cameras are not required.

Download the January wellness calendar.

Download the February wellness calendar.

Mindfulness Break with Nat
Wednesday, Jan. 15 & Feb. 19
from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT

Give your mind a break. This class is brought to you by volunteer instructor Nat Chapman from the Department of Human Services in partnership with Working for a Healthier Tennessee.

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Every Thursday: Mindfulness Break
Jan. 16, 23 and 30
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27
from 11:15-11:30 a.m. CT

Give your mind a break. You can expect a livestreamed video handpicked by the Department of Health wellness council members.

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Health and Wellness Trends
Tuesday, Jan. 28 
from 12-12:30 p.m. CT

Review the latest fitness, food and wellness trends as we share our expert insight on these popular crazes. We’ll use the platform Mentimeter for this interactive session.

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Working for a Healthier Me
January 13-31

For this challenge, you'll have a daily activity to complete on the January wellness calendar. It's okay if you miss a day or two, just do your best! 

Want some extra motivation? Join the Working for a Healthier Me Teams chat by Jan. 10 for messages from Working for a Healthier Tennessee and to connect with fellow employees. Let us know how you did. Three participants chosen at random will win a prize! Winners will be contacted by Feb. 15 via email from Working for a Healthier Tennessee.

O Fitness Tree 
Dec. 9-15

Did you participate in the O Fitness Tree Challenge? Let us know you participated. Share about your experience using this form. You could win a prize! Winners will be notified Friday, Jan. 17.

Sharecare's Destination Steps Challenge
Feb. 1-28

Pack your bags - we're stepping through Ikaria, Greece!

Track 7,000 steps a day for 21 days from Feb. 1-28 to unlock and virtually visit scenic locations along Ikaria, Greece.

Don't worry. Getting your steps in is easier than you think. Take an extra lap around the block with your dog, try for a few more minutes on the treadmill or convert your daily activities to get credit for things like housework, yoga or riding a bike.

The first 100 employees to complete the challenge will be eligible to receive a fun prize!

How to join the challenge:

  1. Log in to your Sharecare account or register at stateoftn.sharecare.com.
  2. Find Challenges under the Achieve icon.
  3. Look for Destination Challenge Ikaria, Greece, and click Join Challenge.
  4. Track your progress via the interactive virtual map and unlock the fun content along the way.

Note: Incentives are available for state employees and spouses who are enrolled in medical insurance with Partners for Health. Learn more.

None scheduled at this time.

You can try our free virtual workouts without any commitment. Just pop in, see if it interests you and stay if you want to give it a try! Unless otherwise noted, you don't need a webcam or anything special, and you can adjust the workout to your fitness level.

Please sign this digital waiver prior to live workouts.

Cupid Shuffle Dance Break
Tuesday, Feb. 11
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT

This dance break is fun for all fitness levels. No special equipment or attire is needed. Cameras are not required, but feel free to join with your cameras on if you want to! Invite your coworkers and make it a team building event! Please sign this liability waiver before participating.

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Every Monday: Stretch & Destress
Jan. 27
Feb. 3, 10 and 24
from 12-12:15 p.m. CT
Please note: There will not be a break on Jan. 20 or Feb. 17.

This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Exercises will be either seated or standing. No special equipment or attire is needed. Please sign this annual liability waiver before participating.

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Every Wednesday: 10-minute Fitness Break
Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26
from 11-11:10 a.m. CT

This class is brought to you by the Department of Human Services wellness council. No special equipment or attire is needed.

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Every Thursday: Fitness Break
Jan. 16, 23 and 30
Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27
from 10-10:15 a.m. CT

You can expect a livestreamed workout video handpicked by the Department of Children's Services wellness council members. Equipment needed varies from none to light/medium hand weights.

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