Wellness Challenge Archive

Welcome to the Mindfulness Challenge shared by Dr. Michelle Grocke, MSU Extension Health and Wellness Specialist.

To learn more about the mindfulness challenge, watch the video on YouTube here.

• Try one of these MSU Extension guided mindfulness exercises, found here
• Explore these additional mindfulness exercises, found here
• Download one of these FREE mindfulness apps and follow along:

• Breathe to Relax: Apple or Android
• Insight Timer: Apple or Android
• Smiling Mind: Apple or Android
• Stop, Breath, Think: Apple or Android

Welcome to the Attitude of Gratitude Challenge, presented by Dr. Alison Brennan, MSU Extension Mental Health Specialist. 

To learn more about the challenge, watch the video https://youtu.be/_zgwEXKVufg

Here are additional resources: 

• Gratitude Journaling: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/gratitude_journal
• Gratitude Letters: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/gratitude_letter 
• A Grateful Heart is a Healthier Heart: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2015/04/grateful-heart
• Giving Thanks Can Make You Happier: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
• The Little Book of Gratitude: Create a Life of Happiness and Well-being by Giving Thanks by Dr. Robert A. Emmons (a prominent positive psychology researcher), available formats: paperback, Kindle, Audible 

Welcome to the Acing Your Stress Relief Challenge shared by Katelyn Andersen, Family and Consumer Science Agent in Ravalli County. 

To learn more about the stress relief challenge, please watch the video on YouTube here. 

• Learn more about stress and the impact on our body: https://msuextension.org/wellness/stress-management/index.html
• Positive ways to manage stress: https://msuextension.org/wellness/stress-management/mt_farm_stress_clearing_house/manage_your_stress.html
• Find more detailed information on stress and stress management at nih.gov , cdc.gov, and mentalhealth.gov

Welcome to our Your Life, Your Legacy Challenge shared by Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Family Economics Specialist at Montana State University. 

To learn more about Your Life, Your Legacy Challenge, please watch the video on  youtube here: https://youtu.be/flYvwhHizGY

• Learn the difference between estate planning and legacy planning https://frankkraft.com/what-is-the-difference-between-legacy-planning-and-estate-planning/
• Learn about Montana law that provides for a Separate listing of Tangible Personal Property: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? https://apps.msuextension.org/montguide/guide.html?sku=MT199701HR
• Learn more about Legacy Planning: https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/estate-planning/601651/legacy-planning-create-a-lasting-legacy  Create a Lasting Legacy

Welcome to the Diet-Trying Challenge shared by Dr. Brianna Routh, RDN, MSU Extension Food and Family Specialist. 

To learn more about the Diet-Trying Challenge, watch this 5 minute video https://youtu.be/vI8FbOto8-E 

• Download the USDA Start Simple with MyPlate phone Appand see if you can set and achieve 3 goals each week. 
• Make a recipe from MSU Buy, Eat, Live Better recipe box with a support buddy.
• Check out the Get Your MyPlate Plancalorie calculator to see what research would suggest are your calorie and food group needs. 

Talk to your medical professionals before making any dietary changes to make sure you are meeting your own body's needs! 

 

Welcome to the Giving Financial Stress the Boot! Challenge shared by Joel Schumacher, MSU Extension Economics Associate Specialist at Montana State University. 

To learn more about Giving Financial Stress the Boot!, please watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/iN5h2KANX-k

Learn something new by:

• Watch a Solid Finances Webinar on a financial topic that causes you stress:

https://solidfinances.msuextension.org/pastrecordings.html 

• Read a MontGuide on a financial topic that causes you stress: montana.edu/extensionecon/publications.html