May Mental Wellbeing Challenge Newsletter

Congratulations to our Mental Wellbeing Weekly Random Prize Drawing Winners!

Mental Wellbeing Prize Winners

Susie Tyrrell, Omaha - $10 Scheels Gift card

Michele Sleight, Seward - $10 Scheels Gift card

Congratulations to the Mental Wellbeing Challenge random prize drawing winners! These winners became eligible for our weekly random prize drawing by logging activities boosting their mental health at WellPowerMovement.com.

Follow the WellPower Movement on Facebook and post photos, stories and tips using #WellPowerUp to become featured on our website!

Make plans to join us this July as we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Cornhusker State Games. Find information and register today at CornhuskerStateGames.com!

May Mental

Wellbeing Tip

Presented by The Wellbeing Partners

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t mean you have to do it all by yourself. In fact, connection is one of the most powerful tools

we have for healing, growth, and resilience. Whether it’s a trusted friend, a supportive coworker, a community group, or a simple check-in from someone

who cares, social support can make all the difference.

Mental health is a shared journey, and you’re not alone. Let this be a space where you can pause, reflect, and find what works best for you.

Click here to Explore the Mental Health Toolkit

Weekly Wellness Tip!

A Little Movement Goes a Long Way

Did you know that getting up and moving—even just a little—can make a big difference in your mental health? Physical activity has been shown to help reduce anxiety and depression, boost your mood, increase self-esteem, improve sleep, enhance cognitive function, and even help manage cravings.

Not sure how to get started?

Here are some simple ways to incorporate more movement into your day:

💃 Dance around your room

🚶 Take a short walk

🏡 Mow the lawn

🏊 Go for a swim

🧘 Try yoga

🏑 Explore a new sport

📺 Follow an exercise video online

Remember, even small steps toward a more active lifestyle can lead to big improvements in how you feel—both physically and mentally. You deserve to feel your best!

Share Your Experience!

Has participating in the WellPower Movement made a difference in your life? Maybe it encouraged you to get moving more regularly, helped you shed some pounds, brought you closer to friends, or motivated you to train for a 10k run. Whatever your experience is, we’d love to hear about it! Send your story to awuestewald@nebraskasportscouncil.com to be featured in our newsletter!