Well-Being Challenges
BeWell is continuing to facilitate friendly challenges for Penn State Health employees throughout 2025. These free virtual, month-long competitions are designed to promote health and well-being across all areas of the health system. Participate with your colleagues to foster friendly competition and stay motivated all throughout the year.
BeRested
The BeRested Challenge is a free, system-wide, month-long sleep challenge for Penn State Health employees, running March 1-31, 2025.
Challenge Details:
- Participating individuals are encouraged to engage in daily activities to improve sleep hygiene over the 31 days in March.
- Download the 31-day calendar and challenge yourself to complete the corresponding activity each day.
- Participants will receive a weekly email on Mondays from BeWell offering resources, tips, and tricks to improve sleep habits. The email will contain a link where participants will log their daily BeRested activities. .
- To join the BeRested challenge, register here. Registration will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, February 27th.
Frequently asked questions
When does the BeRested Challenge begin and end?
The BeRested Challenge runs March 1-31, 2025.
How does the challenge work?
Download the 31-day calendar that outlines simple daily tasks/activities to help increase sleep hygiene and promote a more restful night’s sleep. Challenge yourself to complete one each day!
How do I log my BeRested daily activities?
Use the 31-day calendar to check off each of the BeRested activities you complete each day. Each Monday, you will receive an email containing a link to log your daily activities from the previous week.
Can I swap one of the daily tasks for another?
Yes, if you cannot complete the assigned daily activity for a specific reason (I.e., work schedule), please choose another daily activity to complete instead. The order is not important, but rather that you complete one activity per day.
How will I receive communication during the monthly challenge?
All registered participants will receive a weekly email on Mondays from BeWell with reminders, resources, and tips for healthier sleep habits. The email will contain a link where participants will log their daily BeRested activities.
Will there be prizes?
Participants who have recorded at least one activity a week will be eligible for a random drawing to win PAWS UP! points.
Where can I find sleep resources?
We compiled a list of sleep resources for employees- click here.