10 Days of Mindfulness Challenge | October 5-16
Pause With Purpose:
10 Days of Mindfulness & Brain Health
October 5-16, 2026

Belonging Builds Health
When we feel connected, supported, and engaged, we are better equipped to manage stress, adapt to change, and perform at our best. Strong social connections are one of the most powerful tools we have to support our mental wellbeing, build resilience, and reduce the risk of burnout. This year, our Pause With Purpose: 10 Days of Mindfulness & Brain Health Challenge encourages you to create small daily habits that support a healthier mind, stronger relationships, and a more adaptable brain. Through mindfulness, movement, learning, reflection, and connection, you'll have opportunities to invest in your wellbeing while building meaningful connections with coworkers and your community. Whether you join a group fitness class, attend a webinar, take a walking break, practice mindful breathing, complete a handout activity, or simply share coffee with a colleague, every small action can contribute to greater wellbeing.
How It Works
Step 1: Register:
Complete the registration form to officially join the challenge. πŸ“ Register Here
Step 2: Complete Activities During the Challenge:
Each workday from October 5-16, participants are encouraged to complete one or more wellbeing activities. Eligible activities may include:
  • Group fitness classes and stretch breaks
  • Wellbeats On-Demand sessions
  • Mental health and wellbeing seminars
  • Guided meditation and breathwork practices​​​​​​​
  • Reflection exercises
  • Connection activities such as having coffee or lunch with a coworker
  • Global wellbeing resources and learning opportunities
Step 3: Track Your Participation:
Keep track of the activities you complete throughout the challenge. You may complete as many activities as you'd like, but activities should be completed during the challenge period and on workdays between October 5 and October 16.
Step 4: Submit Your Activities
A challenge submission form will be shared at the conclusion of the challenge.
Participants will use the form to report completed activities and become eligible for prize drawings and recognition opportunities.
Why Participate?
Research continues to show that small daily habits can have a meaningful impact on mental wellbeing, resilience, focus, and our ability to adapt to change.
By participating in this challenge, you'll:
  • Build healthy habits that support brain health
  • Discover wellbeing resources available to you
  • Strengthen connections with colleagues
  • Support sustainable performance
  • Take proactive steps to reduce burnout
  • Invest in your overall health and wellbeing
Pause. Breathe. Move. Connect.
Employees: You may also self-report your participation for wellbeing points through Thrive with Us.  Scroll down for details
WEEK ONE
🌱**Day 1** πŸŒ±
Begin with Intention
Monday Oct 5th
Morning
Sound Healing
Anytime
Helios & WL1
WHO-5 Wellbeing Moment
Anytime
Global Wellbeing

Pause for a Headspace Meditation Session

Afternoon

Sweat for the Soul:
Total Body Blast
11:15am - 12:00pm CST​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A - Hybrid
Karleigh

Yoga with Props
12:05pm - 12:50pm CDT​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A - Hybrid
Amy
Early Evening
Yoga Nidra Meditation
4:30PM - 5:00PM CST​​​​​​​
Helios & WL1
 Wellbeats in the Studios​​​​​​​

Practice one of these 5 Breathwork Activities
Download Handout 

Wind down with a 20 min. self-paced stroll before getting in your car
🌱**Day 2** πŸŒ±
Move for Your Mind 
Tuesday Oct 6th
Morning
Brain Boost Ride
5:45am - 6:30am CST​​​​​​​
Bill
WL1 Cycle Studio​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​

Self-Care Activity
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Invite a co-worker for a coffee break chat or a stroll around the campus

Afternoon
Resilience in Action:
Bootcamp
11:15am-12:00pm CST​​​​​​​
Helios - Hybrid
Stephen

Exploring the Bigger Picture of Inflammatory Disorders
12:00pm – 1:00pm CST
Westalke Health & Wellness Clinic


De-Stress at Your Desk
3:00pm – 3:10pm CDT
Teams Only
 Edie
Early Evening

Reflection Activity

Wind down with a 20 min. self-paced stroll before getting in your car

Pause & Re-Center:
Hatha Yoga
5:05pm - 6:06pm CDT
WL1 - Studio A
Hemali
🌱**Day 3** πŸŒ±
Breathe & Reset
Wednesday Oct 7th
Morning
Connect with Your Senses
Anytime
Helios & WL1

πŸ“…Brain Capital
9:00am - 9:45am CST
Global Wellbeing

Afternoon

15/15/15
11:15am - 12:00pm CST​​​​​​​
Helios - Hybrid
Betti

Yoga
12:05pm - 12:50pm CST​​​​​​​
Helios - Hybrid
Kirie
Early Evening

Deskercise for Mental Health
​​​​​​​

Strength For Life:
Barbell Strength
4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A
Edie

Inward & In Tune:
Hatha Yoga
5:05pm - 6:00pm CDT
WL1 - Studio A
Mayra
🌱**Day 4** πŸŒ± ​​​​​​​
Focus with Purpose
Thursday Oct 8th
Morning
Standing Practice
Anytime
Helios & WL1​​​​​​​

Invite a co-worker for a coffee break chat or a stroll around the campus

Afternoon
 Live Meditation
11:00am CST
Webinar
Headspace
Power Express
11:15am-12:00pm CDT​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A - Hybrid
Stephen

De-Stress at Your Desk
3:00pm – 3:10pm CDT​​​​​​​
Teams Only
​​​​​​​ Edie
Early Evening​​​​​​​
The Mind-Body Method:
Pilates
4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
WL1 - Studio A
Kathi
Perreo y TradiciΓ³n: Hispanic Heritage Month Dance Series: Reggaeton
4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
 Helios
Edie​​​​​​​
🌱**Day 5** πŸŒ±
Protect Your Energy​​​​​​​
Friday Oct 9th
Morning
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9:00am - 10:00am CST​​​​​​​
Lyra Health
Go To Webinar

Practice one of these 5 Breathwork Activities
Download Handout 
​​​​​​​


Pause for a Headspace Meditation Session

Afternoon

Stretch & Mobility 
11:15am-12:00pm CST​​​​​​​
Helios - Hybrid
Kirie
The People in My Life Activity

Yoga Flow
12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A - Hybrid
Cindy
Early Evening

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Yoga Nidra Meditation
4:00PM - 4:30PM CST​​​​​​​
Helios & WL1
 Wellbeats in the Studios​​​​​​​

Go for a 20 min. self-paced stroll before getting in your car
WEEK TWO
🌱**Day 6** πŸŒ±
Connect to Thrive
Monday Oct 12th
Morning
Sound Healing
Anytime
Helios & WL1

Pause for a Headspace Meditation Session

WHO-5 Wellbeing Moment
Anytime
Global Wellbeing
Afternoon

Barre Fusion
11:00am-11:45am CST​​​​​​​
Hybrid - Helios
Kirie

Yoga with Props
12:05pm - 12:50pm CST​​​​​​​
Hybrid - WL1
Amy

Early Evening​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Yoga Nidra Meditation
4:30PM - 5:00PM CST​​​​​​​
Helios & WL1
 Wellbeats in the Studios​​​​​​​

Practice one of these 5 Breathwork Activities
Download Handout 

Wind down with a 20 min. self-paced stroll before getting in your car
🌱**Day 7** πŸŒ±
Learn and Adapt
Tuesday Oct 13th
Morning
Pedal & Flow
5:45am - 6:30am CST​​​​​​​
Bill
WL1 Cycle Studio​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​

Deskercise for Mental Health
​​​​​​​
Afternoon

Center Yourself:
Pilates
11:15am - 12:00pm CST​​​​​​​
WL1 - Studio A - Hybrid
Kirie
Strong & Steady:
TRX 
12:05pm - 12:50pm CST
WL1 Studio A​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Kirie
​​​​​​​
De-Stress at Your Desk
3:00pm – 3:10pm CST
Teams Only
 Edie

Early Evening

Kick Your Stress Away:
Kick, Core & More
4:15pm - 5:00pm CST​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A
Edie

Wind Down & ReCenter: Hatha Yoga
5:05pm - 6:05pm CST
WL1 - Studio A
Hemali
🌱**Day 8** πŸŒ±
Pause Outdoors
Wednesday Oct 14th
Morning
Connect with Your Senses
Anytime
Helios & WL1

Invite a co-worker for a coffee break chat or a stroll around the campus

Afternoon
Pedal & Flow
11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
WL1 Cycle Studio​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Jiji
​​​​​​​
Yoga in the Park
11:30am-1:00pm CST​​​​​​​
Energy Park
Mayra
Early Evening

Boot Scootin' Brain Power
4:30pm - 5:15pm CST​​​​​​​
Helios
Natasha

Inward & In Tune:
Hatha Yoga
5:05pm - 6:05pm CST
WL1 - Studio A
Mayra
🌱**Day 9** πŸŒ±
Small Habits, Big Change
Thursday Oct 15th
Morning
Standing Practice
Anytime
Helios & WL1​​​​​​​

Deskercise for Mental Health
​​​​​​​

Afternoon
Pilates Fusion (hybrid)
11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Helios
Kirie

Stretch & Mobility 
12:05pm-12:35pm CST​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A - Hybrid
Cindy
De-Stress at Your Desk
3:00pm – 3:10pm CST
Teams Only
 Edie
Early Evening
Reflection Activity

Breathe & Align:
Pilates
4:15pm - 5:00pm CST
WL1 - Studio A
Kathi
🌱**Day 10** πŸŒ±
Carry It Forward
Friday Oct 16th
Morning
Pause for a Headspace Meditation Session


Practice one of these 5 Breathwork Activities
Download Handout 
​​​​​​​


Afternoon

Stretch & Mobility 
11:15am-12:00pm CST​​​​​​​
Helios - Hybrid
Kirie

Yoga Flow
12:00pm - 12:45pm CST​​​​​​​
WL1 Studio A - Hybrid
Cindy
Early Evening

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Go for a 20 min. self-paced stroll before getting in your car


Download the 

Login to bp.com/benefitsatbp and click Thrive with US portal (powered by WebMD) or connect via WebMD Wellness At Your Side App.
  • Scroll down to β€œTake Action”
  • Click on β€œConnect with Wellbeats”
  • Enroll in Wellbeats​​​​​​​. Now you can start taking classes and earn points!
Group Exercise Class Points
To redeem 75 wellbeing points, login to your Thrive with Us portal powered by WebMD via bp.com/benefitsatbp or by the WebMD Wellness At Your Side app. Click Points & Rewards > Continue > Social > Complete 10 Group Exercise Classes > Report Completion and enter in the date of participation.
Wellbeats Class Points
Earn up to 150 wellbeing points by enrolling and/or completing Wellbeats classes. Login to your Thrive with US portal powered by WebMD via bp.com/benefitsatbp or by the WebMD Wellness At Your Side app. Click Points & Rewards > Continue > Social > Wellbeats Class Play Minutes. Complete 6, 20-minute Wellbeats classes and your points will be awarded within 2 weeks of completion.
Meditation Session Points
Track 10 days of meditation to earn 25 points. Login to your Thrive with US portal powered by WebMD via bp.com/benefitsatbp or by the WebMD Wellness At Your Side app. Click Points & Rewards > Continue > Emotional > Mindfulness Minutes Tracking: Quarter 4 > and click Enter Data. You can also download the Headspace app to sync your minutes.

For questions on self-reporting or the WebMD One portal or app, please contact the WebMD Helpline at 1-888-343-9862.​​​​​​​