Healthy Holiday Challenge
Week 4, Nov. 29-Dec. 5

“The human capacity for burden is like bamboo--far more flexible than you’d ever believe at first glance.”
- Jodi Picoult
This Week's Theme:

Breath of Resilience

Resilience refers to our ability to adapt to change and obstacles. Think about the way bamboo bends and bounces back, but does not break. It's not about how many times you fall down, but what matters is how many times you get back up. Resilience comes in many forms, and this week we are going to focus on the different ways you can cultivate it to be stronger in the face of adversity. Your challenge this week is to take a moment for mindfulness and self-compassion. Set a reminder to try one of these breathing exercises at some point throughout your day. Use affirmations to start your day by writing a positive statement down in a visible place, such as on your bathroom mirror.

Print your favorite design of the Healthy Holiday Challenge Pledge, fill it out, then post it in a visible place to remind you of your commitment. Use the Personal Success Tracker to check off each day that you have completed the weekly challenge. As you work on the challenge each week, write notes to yourself on what did/did not work.
Tools
We highly encourage you to stay connected and virtually chat with your fellow challenge participants on the new HHC Slack! There will also be a few opportunities throughout the challenge to earn bonus raffle entries!
Share your challenge photos on Instagram or Facebook using hashtag #UCBHHC
Featured Apps of the Week:
Try guided breathing exercises and meditations with Calm or use ThinkUp to help with positive affirmations.
Lentil Soup in a Jar
Recipes of the Week:

These jars on the go are great for lunch on a cold day, or for gifting during the holiday season!
Events & Resources of the Week
Dancing for Fun & Fitness: Zumba/Samba
Fri, Dec. 3, 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Nadia Qabazard

Fit some fun and fitness into your day with this free, beginner Zumba/Samba dance class!
Holiday Treats
Thu, Dec. 2, 12:10-1pm | Online
Instructor: Kim Guess, RD

Cookies, cakes, and candies, oh my! Stand out from the crowd with unique holiday treats this year and save money by making your own gifts and treats. Demonstration and recipes provided. 
Week 4 Raffle Prize: Sports Basement

Six lucky winners will win a $25 gift card to Dick's Sporting Goods by completing the participation survey in next Monday's newsletter! Winners will be announced next Friday, December 10, in the daily postcard. Gift cards will be emailed to the winners.
Submit Your Participation to Enter the Raffle for Week 3!

Submit your participation from last week's "The Art of Gratitude & Savoring" Challenge for a chance to win a Target gift card! Deadline is Thursday (12/2). Winners will be announced on Friday.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners from the Week 2 "Try Something New" Challenge! You each won a gift card to Safeway!
(winners announced here due to holiday last Friday)
  • Hawkin C.
  • Sherry P.
  • Jessica G.
  • Nichole S.
  • Anonymous
  • Anonymous