April 2026 Wellness Calendar

Pause. Breathe. Reset.

April is Stress Awareness Month. Stress is something we all experience,  but managing it is key to maintaining a healthy mind and body. 

Use this calendar as a guide to practice daily self-care.

Let us know which activity was your favorite by May 15, and you could receive Working for a Healthier Tennessee swag!

April 1: Stare at your to-do list until you reach inner peace. Just kidding! Happy National Humor Month!

April 2: Share your favorite way to de-stress. You could receive a prize! Email a photo to show how you manage stress to inspire others on the Working for a Healthier Tennessee Facebook page.

April 3: Enjoy a slice of homemade yogurt cake on this state holiday.

April 6: Take a wellness break to Stretch & Destress from 12 to 12:15 p.m. CT. Can't join live? Download the Stretch & Destress invite to access video links in the Microsoft Teams chat.

April 7: Check your inbox for this month's Be Well @Work newsletter. You could receive a prize if you answer the monthly trivia question.

April 8: Register for the Simplifying Your Money When Life Gets Busy webinar, presented by BrightPlan from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT. Can't attend live? Register to receive the recording.

April 9: Join the Nature Journaling workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT. View pictures of nature and record your thoughts. Share with the group to deepen the connection or listen and be inspired. 

April 10: Start a container garden in observance of National Garden Month. Email WFHT.TN@tn.gov recent or past garden photos for us to spotlight on the Working for a Healthier Tennessee Facebook page.

April 13: My water bottle and I are in a committed relationship. It follows me everywhere. Celebrate National Humor Month one silly sip at a time!

April 14: Recharge your midday energy with a 10-minute fitness break at 11 a.m. CT.

April 15: Try these baked kale chips for a healthy crunch.

April 16: Make your next team-building activity a Volunteer Tennessee experience.

April 17: Make the right call with this cauliflower rice recipe.

April 20: Learn to calm your mind with Sharecare's Unwinding Anxiety app.

April 21: Celebrate Earth Day early. Take the Nobody Trashes Tennessee Litter Quiz.

April 22: Stress less with Mindfulness with Nat from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT. Can't attend live? Enjoy the February Mindfulness with Nat recording.

April 23: Take a 15-minute fitness break at 10 a.m. CT. Can't join live? Download the fitness break meeting invite to access the video link in the Microsoft Teams meeting chat.

April 24: Level up your garlic game with this roasted garlic recipe.

April 27: Sign up to be a wellness champion! A wellness champion is an employee who volunteers to support and promote wellness initiatives to their coworkers.

April 28: Want to schedule a laughter yoga session for your team? Email us at WFHT.TN@tn.gov to learn more.

April 29: Save money by trying this homemade iced mocha recipe.

April 30: Let us know your favorite activity from this calendar by May 15. You could receive a prize! 

Learn about all upcoming wellness activities, challenges, webinars and workouts on our Wellness Events webpage. If you have questions, please email WFHT.TN@tn.gov

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