In our latest feature, Custom Activity Challenges, you can customize an action or activity you want users to complete. Get creative and run a challenge based on water consumption, veggies eaten in one day, sleep, meditation and more. The sky is the limit!

[Custom Activity Challenges](https://movespring.com/blog/run-a-challenge-based-on-any-activity-introducing-custom-activity-challenges-5ff4ba3430b74400086f3056) are easy to set up and are a great way to get creative with your company health and fitness challenges. Custom activity goals are open-ended and only require you to describe your daily goal in 50 characters or less. Additionally, you'll need to come up with an abbreviated nickname for your custom activity, which will appear when users log the activity throughout the app.

Keep in mind, users will complete the same, single action each day, or for a set number of times, throughout a Custom Activity Challenge. If you want users to complete a daily activity that varies, check out our [Actionable Content feature](https://movespring.com/blog/promote-and-track-a-variety-of-health-actions-through-our-latest-feature-actionable-content-5f99a56440e4ca00087226cf), which allows you to upload a different prompt each day. Not sure which feature is right for you? Check out our decision guide [here](https://movespring.com/blog/should-you-use-actionable-content-or-a-custom-activity-challenge-5ff4c2b6a9eaf30007837ba3).

### Try any of these daily goals in your next Custom Activity Challenge:

* Call a family member to say hello
 * Nickname: Call family
* Take the stairs instead of the elevator
 * Nickname: Take stairs
* Eat a vegetarian or vegan meal
 * Nickname: Veggie meal
* Drink 8 glasses of water each day
 * Nickname: Drink water
* Go to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual
 * Nickname: Early to bed
* Wake up 15 minutes earlier than usual
 * Nickname: Early to rise
* Perform one act of kindness
 * Nickname: Be kind
* Save $1 each day
 * Nickname: Save $1
* Take an afternoon walk
 * Nickname: Walk break
* Limit caffeine intake to one serving
 * Nickname: Caffeine cap
* Complete 10 push ups
 * Nickname: 10 Push ups
* Stretch for 15 minutes
 * Nickname: Stretch
* Meditate for 5 minutes
 * Nickname: Meditate
* Complete a strength training workout
 * Nickname: Strength
* Complete a cardio workout
 * Nickname: Cardio
* Complete a creative activity
 * Nickname: Get creative
* Volunteer or donate
 * Nickname: Give back
* Go one day without sugar, candy or dessert
 * Nickname: Sugar free
* Spend some time in nature
 * Nickname: Enjoy nature
* Read for 15 minutes
 * Nickname: Read
* Try something new
 * Nickname: Something new
* Be alcohol free
 * Nickname: No alcohol
* Avoid eating red meat
 * Nickname: No red meat
* Spend a few minutes journaling
 * Nickname: Journal
* Do 100 sit ups
 * Nickname: 100 sit ups
* Complete 5 burpees
 * Nickname: 5 burpees
* Practice self-care
 * Nickname: Self-care
* Get 8 hours of sleep
 * Nickname: Sleep 8 hrs
* Jump rope for 2 minutes
 * Nickname: Jump rope
* Eat a salad
 * Nickname: Eat salad
* Give up soda
 * Nickname: No soda

Have a fun idea for a Custom Activity Challenge? Let us know, we'd love to hear it! Email [help@movespring.com](//help@movespring.com) to share your idea.

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Custom Activity Challenge Ideas

A few weeks ago, we launched a new feature: [Actionable Content](https://movespring.com/blog/promote-and-track-a-variety-of-health-actions-through-our-latest-feature-actionable-content-5f99a56440e4ca00087226cf?utm_source=gratitude-ac-post&utm_medium=ms-blog&utm_campaign=gratitude-challenge). This feature allows challenge admins to post a task, action, or behavior they want their participants to complete. Once achieved, challenge participants can mark this action as complete in the app.

We love to use our own product, so we put our new feature to the test in our our free, consumer step challenge app, [Stridekick](https://stridekick.com/?utm_source=gratitude-ac-post&utm_medium=ms-blog&utm_campaign=gratitude-challenge). With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we decided to create a challenge that focused on gratitude. We used Actionable Content to post a new gratitude prompt each day of the challenge. 

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### Our app was flooded with stories of gratitude, love, happiness, struggle, and triumph.

The response from users humbled us. Our app was flooded with stories of gratitude, love, happiness, struggle, and triumph. In the midst of a difficult year, we were struck and inspired by the resounding honesty, grit, and gratitude of our users.

### What are people grateful for in 2020? Here were the top answers:

*   Family
*   Health
*   Job
*   House
*   Nature
*   Friends
*   Education
*   Life, being alive
*   Pets
*   Faith, spirituality
*   Freedom
*   Getting a good night’s sleep
*   Having enough to eat
*   Access to internet
*   Being debt-free
*   Music and art
*   Resilience, ability to persevere
*   Ability to forgive
*   Self-respect
*   The Stridekick community ❤️

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### Over 1/4 of challenge participants completed the daily gratitude prompt. 

While we always hope and design for engagement in our app, we were floored by the number of users completing the gratitude prompts. In a challenge with thousands of users, nearly 1 out of 4 participants consistently completed the daily prompts.

Even more surprising, our challenge participants did more than simply mark the action as complete. They used our comment feature to answer the prompt. In addition to hundreds of completions, we saw hundreds of comments on each post.

We asked users to, “Recall a hard time and how you've grown from it.” While every prompt had touching comments, the responses to this question seemed particularly inspiring given the challenges of the year. Reading through the answers, we saw struggle and loss, but most importantly, we saw human resilience. Here’s a few stories our users shared.

*   “Left CA due to domestic violence and moved to MO with my kids not knowing anyone. 6 years later I'm engaged and my kids are doing great.”
*   “My grandfather passed away in Feb. Grief and depression consumed me. With God and my faith I'm in a much better space”
*   “Having to start all over after mismanaging my money and [and now I've] never [been] happier”
*   “Struggling with infertility and then welcoming our daughter many years later 💕”
*   “I went through a nasty divorce and had to raise my daughter alone with no child support but I survived stronger than before.”
*   “Diagnosed with cancer in February. Underwent surgery. Thankfully no signs of spread. Learning the importance of eating well, exercising.”
*   “Lost my job but it lead to a career change that has been great.”
*   “Losing so many loved ones. I have learned to appreciate everything more in life and enjoy the good times I have with friends and family.”
*   “I learned to be thankful every day after a fatal car accident. My mom & I were passengers. She died and I had cuts, bruises.”
*   “Nursing my dad as he was terminal and moving onto train as a nurse as a result”
*   “In fall 2018 I had back surgery, was let go (because of surgery), and my GF broke up with me. Now down almost 40 lbs and doing great!”
*   “Lost job, now what to do, started college to get a degree to get a better job, now I am 7 months from finishing!”
*   “When I was 21 I got a DUI. I felt guilt and shame. I came out of Diversion a better, more responsible, person. Don’t drink and drive!”
*   “A friend had conversations and suddenly start yelling at me on the phone. I hung [up] by saying, ‘I love you, call me back when [you] want to talk.’”
*   “Some days are better than others when dealing with my mom’s dementia. But I am grateful for everyday I get to visit her and she remembers me.”
*   “After screwing up my relationships with my husband & in laws, finally able to stay calm and make peace & eventually build healthier relations.”
*   “I've had a few hard times. I always remember that things will get better. Even if it takes some time. I also am a hopeful person.”

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### There’s never been a better time to focus on gratitude. Run a gratitude challenge to ground yourself and others. You'll be thankful you did.

Practicing gratitude is scientifically proven to strengthen our mental and physical wellbeing. Follow our challenge plan to create your own gratitude challenge on the MoveSpring platform.

#### Challenge Name 

✨14 Days of Gratitude

#### Challenge Description

This November, we're challenging you to 14 days of gratitude. Each day at 7am CST, we'll share a new daily gratitude prompt for you to complete. To participate, complete each daily prompt and mark it as done in your challenge. Use the comments to share your answers and gratitude with others. We hope you'll join us!

#### Actionable Content

Post the following prompts using our Actionable Content feature. For current clients, find all of these prompts in our MoveSpring Content Library and upload the entire collection in just 2 clicks.

*   Learn about the Science of Gratitude with [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMd1CcGZYwU).
*   Write down 5 things you're grateful for today.
*   Appreciate the beauty of nature. Take in the sunset or sunrise; view photos of Earth's natural beauty.
*   Recall a hard time and how you've grown from it.
*   Take a deep breath and appreciate the gift of today.
*   List 10 people you're grateful for.
*   Thank a friend or family member. Make your friend or family member's day with a quick call, text, or note letting them know you're thankful for them!
*   Find one way you can give back. Lend a helping hand, a listening ear, or share an unexpected gift today.
*   Spend 5 minutes reflecting on what you're grateful for.
*   Write down your talents and how you can use them for good.
*   Reframe a negative thought to a grateful one today.
*   Wake up early to write down 3 things you're grateful for.
*   Learn how to add gratitude to your daily routine with tips from [this article](https://www.mindful.org/an-introduction-to-mindful-gratitude/).

#### Streak Challenge

Goal: 7,500 steps/day

#### Prize

Gratitude Journal or subscription to Headspace

Don’t have a subscription to MoveSpring? Get a demo of our product [here](https://movespring.com/request-demo?path=nav?utm_source=gratitude-ac-post&utm_medium=ms-blog&utm_campaign=gratitude-challenge). Or, tell us what you’re grateful for by posting and tagging us on social media. 

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at MoveSpring!

P.S. Check out another Thanksgiving-themed challenge idea [here](https://movespring.com/blog/step-challenge-idea-thanksgiving-theme-5dd6bdd0781c5a0007d9808b).

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We ran a gratitude challenge. The response humbled us.

Encourage your group to eat their greens with this veggie-themed challenge!

Have some fun and inspire your group to eat more veggies with our Eat Your Veggies challenge. To compete, participants can join a veggie-themed team, such as Dashing Radishes, Speedy Spinach, or Moving Mushrooms (see our team name ideas below!). Teams will compete against one another to earn the #1 spot and be crowned the veggie champ.

In addition to the team challenge component, we suggest posting daily, veggie-filled recipes to encourage participants to eat their daily dose of vegetables. In the chat, participants can comment on whether they tried the recipes and also share their own favorite healthy meal ideas.

#### challenge details

### **Challenge Mode:** Team Leaderboard

### **Duration:** 7 days

### **Goal:** Team with the highest daily step average wins

#### Team Name Ideas:

* Sprinting Spuds
* Charging Carrots
* Galloping Eggplant
* Rushing Rhubarb
* Bounding Broccoli
* Active Asparagus
* Speedy Spinach
* Awesome Artichokes
* Coasting Cauliflower
* Dashing Radishes
* Moving Mushrooms
* Bolting Beetroot
* Creative Cucumbers
* Over the Top Onions

### Content Strategy

Post a variety of recipes that inspire challenge participants to eat their veggies in new and exciting ways. Here are some fun recipes we recommend to get you started:

* [Greek Yogurt Zucchini Bread from Sally's Baking Addiction](https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/greek-yogurt-zucchini-bread/)
* [Healthy Cauliflower Pizza from Tasty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGorXsGevrk)
* [Veggie-Packed Lentil Loaf from Tasty](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQHfww0sFDs)
* [Grillable Veggie Burger by Minimalist Baker](https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-grillable-veggie-burgers/)
* [Roasted Rainbow Vegetable Bowl from Minimalist Baker](https://minimalistbaker.com/roasted-rainbow-vegetable-bowl-30-minutes/)
* [Sticky Sesame Cauliflower from Chocolate Covered Katie](https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/sticky-sesame-cauliflower/)
* [Zucchini Lasagna Recipe from Downshiftology](https://downshiftology.com/recipes/zucchini-lasagna/)

_Note: Be sure to include a content module in your challenge, then [upload and schedule](https://youtu.be/UDozg9qYjP8) the above articles and videos._

### Chat Strategy

To bring out your group's competitive side, post daily updates in chat highlighting the top 3 teams to see if anyone can knock them out of their top spot.

In addition to team updates, encourage participants to try out the recipes from your content and post pictures of their creations throughout the week in chat. You can also ask participants to share other creative ways they like to get their veggies in and include their favorite recipe ideas for others to try out.

### Rewards Strategy

You can reward the top team with the highest daily step average for their efforts with a group prize or smaller individual prizes for each team member, but for increased engagement, we suggest implementing a points-based raffle for prizes.

All participants on the winning team get 5 entries each in the raffle, and participants in second and third place receive 2 entries each. Reward 1 additional entry for each photo or recipe shared in chat so that everyone has a chance to win regardless of their activity level.

To download all of the messages and photos shared in your chat, pull a Challenge Chat report from the MoveSpring Admin Center. You can use [this guide](http://help.movespring.com/en/articles/1828030-how-to-pull-a-report) to learn how to pull a report.

### Prize Ideas

* [Veggie Spiralizer](https://www.amazon.com/Brieftons-Spiralizer-BR-5B-02-Strongest-Heaviest/dp/B01MSZE4YK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjdCBztSJ6wIVENbACh2i1AMgEAAYASAAEgIlwvD_BwE&hvadid=176961185428&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9021717&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1948935398442943838&hvtargid=kwd-3546755505&hydadcr=13957_9624615&keywords=spiral+veggie+slicer&qid=1596822839&sr=8-1-spons&tag=googhydr-20&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExREVQWURSOVlPMEdQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDQ3NjgyMkc0SjNKTDA4NDlaUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDI3OTA5M01VRFQ3U0hNRVRPWiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)
* [Indoor Herb Grow Light](https://www.wayfair.com/TORCHSTAR--Plant-LED-Kit-14W-Indoor-Herb-Grow-Light-JCMNGDL14W40WHT-L897-K~TRCH1221.html?refid=GX444197840763-TRCH1221&device=c&ptid=748516225858&network=g&targetid=pla-748516225858&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=81785855&fdid=1817&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2q316dSJ6wIVStbACh2vnwTvEAQYASABEgKwafD_BwE)
* [Freshii Gift Card](https://www.freshii.com/)
* [Garden Markers](https://www.etsy.com/listing/804110952/garden-markersvegetableset-of-10garden?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vegetable&ref=sc_gallery-1-1&plkey=b38fe65cee9bdf4c3429be25187d95d9eb2add86%3A804110952&frs=1)
* [Never Stop Growing T-Shirt](https://www.etsy.com/listing/828490788/never-stop-growing-shirt-vegetable?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=vegetable&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&organic_search_click=1&frs=1)
* [Touchscreen Gardening Gloves](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Digz-Women-s-Medium-Fabric-Gardener-Touchscreen-Gloves-77861-010/301119779)
* [A Veggie-Filled Cookbook](https://www.amazon.com/Vegetables-Ultimate-Cookbook-Laura-Sorkin/dp/1604339640/ref=asc_df_1604339640/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416901796984&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=738522806942195891&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021565&hvtargid=pla-896637739630&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=94182731896&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416901796984&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=738522806942195891&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021565&hvtargid=pla-896637739630)

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Step Challenge Idea: Eat Your Veggies

Help your employees ease into a healthy habit in the new year with a Stick To It step challenge on MoveSpring.

In this Stick To It challenge, set a daily activity goal and specify how many times participants should reach that goal throughout the challenge. For example, ask each participant to reach 8,000 steps/day 15 times during a 30 day challenge. If they miss a day, it’s no big deal! Each day is a new opportunity to check off another daily goal.

#### Challenge Details

### **Challenge Name:** Stick To Your Resolutions

### **Challenge Mode:** Stick To It!

### **Duration:** 21 days

### **Goal:** Reach 8,000 steps, 14 times during the challenge

### **Challenge Description:** 

On your mark, get set, go! This challenge is all about building a healthy habit as we step into the New Year. You’ll work to achieve 8,000 steps for a total of 14 days during the challenge. Miss a day here and there? No problem! You only have to reach the daily goal 14 times to be a winner. Check out the tips on goal setting & accountability we'll be posting in the challenge as well. Have fun and happy stepping!

### **Content Strategy**

We suggest including [content](http://help.movespring.com/en/articles/1868596-upload-and-manage-content-within-the-content-module) in each challenge to promote your challenge theme and share relevant educational content with your employees. For this challenge, we recommend sticking to the theme of goal setting and accountability to help your employees ease into a healthy habit as they ring in the New Year. You can share your own posts, articles, and videos, or you can select pieces from our Content Library and Collections to cut down on set up time.

If you're looking for content to include, we suggest checking out our **Goal Setting & Accountability** [Content Collection](http://help.movespring.com/en/articles/4106367-adding-collections-to-your-content-module) in the Admin Center, which includes the following content pieces and more:

* [The Choice! Animated Film](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HEnohs6yYw)
* [Why Habits are the "Compound Interest" of Self-Improvement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Xm_MA2NwA)
* [3 Ways to Get Closer to Achieving Your Goals](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/ways-get-closer-achieving-goals/art-20267230)
* [Taking the First Step](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-your-mind/201802/how-take-action-when-you-don-t-wanna)
* [7 Reasons You Need Big Mental Muscles to Succeed](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/202002/7-reasons-you-need-big-mental-muscles-succeed)

_Note: Be sure to include a content module in your challenge, then [upload and schedule](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zQgSMqGbG0) the above articles and videos._

### **Chat Strategy**

It's always fun to see employees sharing their daily successes and encouraging one another in the [challenge chat](http://help.movespring.com/en/articles/3204481-using-the-chat-feature-in-movespring). We suggest admins consistently engage with the group chat to encourage and prompt employees throughout the challenge. You can set the tone early in chat by sending out a short message introducing yourself and sharing how excited you are about your group's upcoming challenge. Maybe even include a fun photo of where you'll be getting your steps in that day.

Here are a few additional prompts you can share throughout your challenge to help start the conversation:

1. What resolutions are you looking to make in 2021?
2. How do you track your resolution progress? If you have any best practices, please share!
3. How have you helped a family, friend or teammate stay accountable?

Be sure to check-in regularly and engage with participants by reacting to their messages with emojis or replies. You can also encourage your users to post in the chat by incorporating chat engagement into your rewards strategy. Check out the next section to learn more.

### **Rewards Strategy**

We suggest following our [rewards strategy doc](https://www.dropbox.com/s/ny0n0nq515rdaw9/MoveSpring_RewardsStrategy_2019.pdf?dl=1) for a step-by-step points plan that gives every participant a chance to win. For this challenge, here are a few specific actions or achievements that award users raffle entries (1 raffle entry earned per action with a max of 3 entries possible):

* Complete Stick To It goal by reaching 8,000 steps 14 times - 1 entry
* Overachieve Stick To It goal by reaching 8,000 steps 15 or more times - 1 entry
* Post a message or photo in chat - 1 entry

We suggest sharing these incentives at the beginning of the challenge. Additionally, share how many winners you'll be selecting and when they will be announced.

#### prize ideas

* [A bullet journal](https://bulletjournal.com/products/notebook)
* [Blue Bottle coffee subscription (3 months)](https://bluebottlecoffee.com/at-home/gift)
* [Google Nest Hub](https://store.google.com/us/product/google_nest_hub)
* [A light therapy alarm clock](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0W1RIW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=selfamp-20&linkId=bcc175610fce7216664abdc67287212b&language=en_US)
* [Apple Watch SE](https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-se/)
* [Fitbit Sense](https://www.fitbit.com/global/us/products/smartwatches/sense?sku=512BKBK)
* [An insulated water bottle](https://takeyausa.com/collections/actives)

Here's to healthy habits! We hope you have a happy and healthy New Year.

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## The holidays can be a wonderful time of year. However, the holidays also bring lots of extra responsibilities, expenses and stress.

There’s more pressure than ever to have the “perfect holiday.” Buy the perfect gift, attend back-to-back holiday parties, and host a joyous occasion for a family that doesn’t always get along. It’s no wonder that most people report feeling stressed during the holidays. Unfortunately, this stress can greatly impact a person's health–and even their performance at work. 

Oftentimes, to deal with stress, people will resort to bad habits. Most commonly, these bad habits include eating unhealthy snacks and breaking a regular exercise routine. Additionally, people are likely to overspend on gifts, creating a looming financial stress. 

This adds up and affects life at work and at home. At the office, this means lower productivity, low morale, and, on average, missing over 2 days of work.* At home, this could lead to depression and anxiety. 

Help make the holidays the joyful time it should be. Check out our ideas for a fun, festive challenge that will help keep your employees healthy, zen and on-budget this holiday season.

#### Challenge Details

### **Challenge Mode**:  Team Leaderboard & Streak

### **Duration**:  25 days

### **Goal**:  Be the team with the highest daily step average & achieve 20 active minutes per day

### **Creative Team Names:**

Create and name the teams in your team leaderboard challenge. Try out these fun, festive ideas: 

*   Runnin' for Rudolph
*   Santa’s Sprinters
*   Tinsel Toes
*   The Silent Knights
*   The Blizzards
*   Santa's Little Runners
*   Dashers, Dancers, & Prancers
*   Run Run Rudolph
*   Winter RUNderland
*   Fab-YULE-us
*   Snow Ballers
*   Team Polar Express
*   The Stocking Stuffers
*   Grandma Got Run over by some Runners
*   Happy Feet
*   Jingle Ballers
*   Grinch Gang
*   Jingle Joggers
*   Elf’s On a Mission
*   Fast, Furious & Festive
*   Hanukkah Matata
*   Give Us Your Best Shabbat
*   Hallel, It’s Me
*   Chabad to the Bone
*   Light it Up
*   YOLO Yamacas
*   Menorah Menches
*   Maccabeats
*   Synagogue Swag
*   Lucky Latkes
*   Flava Flavs Falafels 
*   Kuumba Klique
*   Karenga Krew
*   Kujichagulia 7 Times Fast

Wondering how we got so punny? Check out [this blog post](https://movespring.com/blog/its-all-in-the-name-creative-challenge-names-5d729f499b14297ba6fc4bb2) on creative challenge naming. 

### **Content Strategy**

Upload your own content to highlight ways to stay healthy, de-stress and budget for the holidays.

*   [How to Get Your Family Active](https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/how-to-get-your-family-active)
*   [10 Ways to Exercise as a Family](https://www.parents.com/fun/sports/exercise/10-ways-to-exercise-as-a-family/)
*   [20 ways to stay fit over the holidays](https://healthplans.providence.org/fittogether/find-your-fit/physical-activity/fit-exercise-into-your-day/20-ways-to-stay-fit-over-the-holidays/)
*   [Festively Fit: Staying Fit Over the Holidays](https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/7139/festively-fit-staying-fit-over-the-holidays)
*   [How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nomanazish/2018/12/28/how-to-stay-healthy-during-the-holidays/#551e7edb51db)
*   [Recipe Makeover: Holiday Classics](https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/recipe-makeovers/lighten-up-holiday-classics)
*   [8 Tricks for Lightening Up Holiday Foods](https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2012/12/8-tricks-for-lightening-up-holiday-foods)
*   [Holiday Healthy Eating Guide](https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/holiday-healthy-eating-guide)
*   [12 Tips for Holiday Eating](https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/12-tips-for-holiday-eating-201212245718)
*   [25 Ways to Fight Holiday Stress](https://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20306655,00.html)
*   [Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress/art-20047544)
*   [10 Holiday De-Stress Tips](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/isnt-what-i-expected/201511/10-holiday-de-stress-tips)
*   [How to Stay Sane During the Holidays](https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelcyvjoseph/2018/12/02/how-to-stay-sane-during-the-holidays/#341d28182750)
*   [5 Ways to Beat Holiday Stress](https://psychcentral.com/blog/five-tips-to-beat-holiday-stress/)
*   [The Most Concerning Holiday Stress Statistics](https://blog.partnersforyourhealth.com/blog/the-most-concerning-holiday-stress-statistics)
*   [8 Smart Tips for Budgeting for Holiday Expenses](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/86766/8-smart-tips-budgeting-holiday-expenses)
*   [Holiday Budget Tips](https://www.aba.com/advocacy/community-programs/consumer-resources/manage-your-money/holiday-budget-tips)
*   [How to keep your holiday spending on budget](https://bettermoneyhabits.bankofamerica.com/en/saving-budgeting/holiday-shopping-tips)
*   [Here Are The Top Budget Tips For This Holiday Season](https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinstoller/2018/11/19/here-are-the-top-budget-tips-for-this-holiday-season/#4ef541265511)
*   [How to Plan Your Budget for the Holidays](https://blog.mint.com/budgeting/how-to-plan-your-budget-for-the-holidays/)
*   [5 Ways to Stay On Budget This Holiday Season](https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/finance/5-ways-budget-holiday-season/)[](https://www.realsimple.com/magazine-more/inside-magazine/your-words/how-to-keep-a-holiday-budget)
*   [How Do You Stay on a Budget During the Holidays](https://www.realsimple.com/magazine-more/inside-magazine/your-words/how-to-keep-a-holiday-budget)

_Note: Be sure to include a content module in your challenge, then [upload and schedule](https://youtu.be/UDozg9qYjP8) the above articles and videos._

### **Rewards Strategy**

Keep with the seasonal theme in these prize ideas. Follow our [rewards strategy doc](https://www.dropbox.com/s/ny0n0nq515rdaw9/MoveSpring_RewardsStrategy_2019.pdf?dl=1) for a step-by-step points plan that gives every participant a chance to be rewarded for their hard work.

Prize Ideas

*   3 months paid gym membership
*   One year subscription to [Headspace](https://www.headspace.com/subscriptions) meditation app
*   [Holiday hosting essentials](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/holiday/)
*   A bundle of [family board games](https://www.target.com/c/board-games-toys/-/N-5xt9h) such as Scattergories, Codenames, Monopoly and more.
*   [The ultimate set of cold weather exercise gear](https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a24220136/best-winter-running-gear/)
*   Subscription to [ClassPass](https://classpass.com/) to stay fit during the holidays
*   A gift card for a massage

### May you have a stress-free and happy holiday!

*Sources:* 

[](https://blog.partnersforyourhealth.com/blog/the-most-concerning-holiday-stress-statistics)[https://blog.partnersforyourhealth.com/blog/the-most-concerning-holiday-stress-statistics](https://blog.partnersforyourhealth.com/blog/the-most-concerning-holiday-stress-statistics)

[](https://allonehealth.com/holiday-stress-guide/)[https://allonehealth.com/holiday-stress-guide/](https://allonehealth.com/holiday-stress-guide/)

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