Human Resources

Strive to Thrive program

Weekly words of wellness

"You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down."

- Mary Pickford

UFV Employee Health & Well-being community! Through your participation, you're helping create a healthier, more connected workplace while supporting your own well-being

Our Goal This Year

Be Inclusive

  • Wellbeing looks different for everyone. We aim to create opportunities that are welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all employees.

Small Changes Matter

  • Simple daily actions can lead to meaningful improvements in physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Lead From Within

  • Positive workplace cultures are built one person at a time. By prioritizing our own wellbeing, we help create healthier workplaces for everyone.

Join the Strive to Thrive community

If you are already a member, there is no need for you to register again – your membership will continue, but if you’re not, don’t delay – find out how to register and earn great incentive prizes along your journey to wellness. 


Join us from October 5-November 27!

The Goal: Just 15 Minutes a Day                                                                                       

The rule is simple: Log 1 point for any day you complete 15 minutes of intentional movement.                                                                                            

How you move is entirely up to you! You can:                                                                                                                                                                           

  • Take a quick 15-minute walk around the campus at lunch.                                                                                           
  • Do quick stretch and standing during meeting online meeting.                                                                                 
  • Park a little further away or use a walking meeting to get your minutes in.                                                                                                             

Simple Milestones & Exciting Prizes                                                                                               

Check off your boxes Monday through Friday to earn up to 5 points a week (additional 2 bonus entries are available). As your points add up over the next two months, you will automatically unlock raffle entries for great prizes:                                                                                           

  • Bronze Level (15+ Points): Entered to win Cascade Cash and Strive to Thrive swag.                                                                                     
  • Silver Level (25+ Points): Entered to win $25 campus bookstore gift cards.                                                                                        
  • Gold Level (350+ Points): Entered to win the Grand Prize, including an annual Campus Rec  membership!                                                                                

                                                                                               

How to Participate                                                                                     

Open the Fall 2026 Movement Challenge Tracker (or print it out for your desk).                                                                                

Check a box each day you get your 15 minutes of movement in.                                                                               

The challenge kicks off October 5 and runs until November 27!                                                                                                                                                                  

How to win!                                                                                    

Submit your tracking sheet by December 4, 2026 to:                                                                                         

health.disability.wellness@ufv.ca                                                                                          

 


Track your activities and submit your weekly report

Follow the link below to track your progress and give us your feedback on the program. This report is a great way for us to establish programming based on your interests and needs!

 

Submit my weekly progress report

 


Resources, offerings, workshops, and activities

To make this challenge even more fun and successful, we would love to get your input and ideas. Please email health.disability.wellness@ufv.ca with your suggestions.

UFV Campus Recreation

Interested in staying active on-campus, fitness classes are a great way to keep your body healthy! Head to the Campus Recreation and Active Living to find out more:

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