#GrinWell Begins

Grinnellians ask a lot of themselves. To do our best, we have to be at our best.

President Raynard S. Kington is challenging Grinnellians to get healthier, happier, and more productive by joining him in a new wellness program.

The President’s Wellness Challenge is a 12-week event for students, staff, and faculty. It’s easy to sign up. And President Kington will also be participating in the challenge and posting his progress to help motivate our campus community. 

The challenge encourages intentional wellness in four areas:

• SLEEP a solid 7-9 hours.
• EAT the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables.
• MOVE your body for at least 30 minutes.
• RECHARGE yourself through meditation, religious participation, a bike ride, baking — anything that gets you outside your routine and restores your sense of balance.

Each person taking part in the challenge will define their own goals for building good habits in these areas (i.e., how many days each week they want to do address each area). The College will make a donation to a local wellness charity on behalf of each participant who completes the challenge.

Although this is not a comprehensive definition of wellness, it can help students, faculty, and staff lay the groundwork for a healthier lifestyle. For tips, strategies, and presidential updates, check out the wellness events on the calendar and like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Watch the Campus Memo for more information and the newest issues of the LiveWellGrinnell newsletter.

The challenge runs for 12 weeks beginning Monday, September 29 through Friday, December 18.