Gratitude Campaign Day 2!

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Make our gratitude wall come to life

Today is the day to make it over to the Wellness Center!

• Come to the Wellness Center at any time all day Wednesday
  • Click here for Wellness Center hours
• The Gratitude Wall is located in the atrium, past the front desk, you can't miss it!
• Write down what you are thankful for on a post it note and stick it to the wall
• Enter your name into the drawing for a chance to win 1 of 4 $20 Scheels gift cards!

Not on Campus? Can't make it to the Wellness Center?

No problem!

• Make your own gratitude wall! This can be in your office, at home, or virtually with your co workers. Anything goes!
• To be entered into the gift card drawing, please email UND.workwell@und.edu by the end of the day on Wednesday, 11/16.

Gratitude Campaign Daily Activities

Monday

• Take the Quiz
• Find out how grateful you are at the start of this challenge
• See which areas you can improve in
• You can take this quiz again after the Gratitude Campaign and see how your score changes!

Tuesday

• Stop by the UND Wellness Center any time from 6:00am - 10:00pm to write what you are thankful for and see our gratitude wall come to life!
• Enter your name into a $20 Scheel's Gift Card Drawing - 4 winners chosen!
• Not on campus? Make your own wall! Put sticky notes in your office or break room and invite co-workers to share what they are thankful for.
  • Email und.workwell@und.edu to enter into the drawing.

Wednesday

• Write a letter to someone you care about or have not talked to in a while. You can follow this guide or write what you like.

  • Write as though you are addressing the person directly
  • Describe what this person has done that makes you feel grateful and how they have impacted your life
  • Describe what you are doing in life now and how frequently you remember their act of kindness or generosity

Thursday

• Unplug for ONE DAY. You can choose to delete the apps from your phone or simply not open them. Turn off notifications.

• Negative aspects of social media:
  • Inadequacy about your life or appearance
  • Fear of missing out (FOMO)
  • Isolation
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Cyberbullying
  • Self-absorption
• Try these activities instead:

  • Cook or bake a new dish, read a book, play a board game / cards, watch a feel-good movie, or spend time with a friend

Friday

• Bundle Up! Go for a walk outside and make a special effort to appreciate your surroundings.

  • You can do this by focusing on each of your senses, one at a time. Spend a minute listening, a minute looking at your surroundings, and so on.
  • Try to notice the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations you would usually miss, such as a cool breeze on your skin, or the clouds in the sky.

Saturday

• Take this opportunity today to reach out to someone you have not talked to in a while. You can write something out or say things that come to mind.
• • Tell them you love them and that you are thankful to have them in your life.

Week 2 Schedule

Sunday

• Gratitude Journaling

  • Write out what you are grateful for. Follow these prompts or write what comes to mind.

    • I am grateful for my family because…
    • Something good that happened this week…
    • I am grateful for my friendship with… because…
    • I am grateful for who I am because…

Monday

• Gratitude Conversation
  
  • With another person, take turns listing 3 things you were grateful for throughout the day

  • Spend a moment discussing and contemplating each point, rather than hurrying through the list.

  • You can make this part of your routine by practicing before a meal or before bed.

Tuesday

• Random Acts of Kindness

  • Take part in at least ONE Random Act of Kindness. Here are some ideas:

    • Pay for someone’s coffee
    • Pay for someone’s groceries
    • Bring in treats to work
    • Compliment a stranger
    • Donate flowers to a nursing home
    • Tip generously
    • Leave a note for a co worker
    • Lend a friend a favorite book
    • Write your coworker an encouraging note

Wednesday

• Gratitude Contemplation
  • Remove yourself from distractions such as phones or TV
  • Spend 5-10 minutes mentally reviewing the good things from your day
  • This technique can be practiced as part of prayer, meditation, or on its own

• After reviewing the day, think about how you feel now compared to the start of the Gratitude Campaign. This could be a good time to retake the Gratitude Quiz!

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