Reference A: DAOD 5023-2, Common Military Tasks Fitness Evaluation
NDHQ CWO Jason Pickard challenges all leaders in the NCR to “TAKE 10 for an Active Break” this October!
You could win a complimentary healthy snack break for your unit.
Good leaders care about their people and want their teams to be healthy and productive. Great leaders support operational effectiveness by enabling and promoting physical activity (Ref A) and mental wellbeing through a supportive environment.
"TAKE 10 for an Active Break" is a call to action and a challenge to NCR unit leaders (at all levels) to prioritize taking breaks for mental and physical health this fall. Active Breaks are a simple way to promote mental and physical health in the workplace and positively impact your unit’s health and wellness culture! Daily short active breaks during the workday are also very valuable in helping with productivity, focus and mood. It’s a win-win.
The “10” can be:
- The number of repetitions of an activity like 10 squats, deep breaths or desk pushups to break up long periods of sitting.
- The amount of time for a break activity like a 10-minute walking meeting or a 10-minute mindfulness meditation to improve your focus and decrease stress.
How to get started:
- Use the tools in our leadership toolkit to foster a work environment where taking breaks for your fitness and mental health is expected and an easy choice.
- Create a supportive environment for your unit members by taking active breaks yourself and encouraging others to join in or take their own!
The hard part? Making it a habit and modeling the behaviour as a unit leader!
Below you'll find a weekly challenge for October to help create a habit and get you started.
Join CWO Pickard and challenge YOUR team to “TAKE 10 for an Active Break” every day in October.
