In the spirit of the service pillar of the university’s mission, the Pay It Forward Challenge encourages employees to purposefully commit acts of kindness so that kindness can spread. Registration is now open, and the challenge runs Monday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 23. Those who complete and record at least eight acts of kindness for the two weeks of the challenge will receive 25 My Wellness points. All activity must be recorded by noon on Monday, Nov. 24.
This is the first of four wellness challenges in the 2025-26 My Wellness program year, and the first opportunity to earn My Wellness points for the wellness challenge activity, which can lead to some of the various incentives.
How do I enroll in the challenge?
Go to the My Wellness portal and enter your personal username and password. Select challenges from the upper menu or dashboard tile. Under “Available Challenges,” select “Get Started” and “Continue.” You are now enrolled in the challenge. First-time users should see the “How do I enroll?” section of the My Wellness Program website.
How do I log my activity?
Log in to the My Wellness portal and click on the “Challenges” tile. Select “Pay It Forward Challenge.” Select a date and then enter the activity. After entering the amount, “click “Submit.” Participants will need to log the previous week’s activities prior to the start of each new week.
How am I eligible for My Wellness points and chances for giveaway prizes?
The goal is to complete eight acts of kindness over two weeks. Participants who meet the goal and record this activity in the My Wellness portal will be awarded 25 My Wellness points. Participants who meet weekly goals will also be entered into the weekly prize giveaway (the week ends each Sunday at 7 p.m.). The challenge will be held Monday, Nov. 10, through Sunday, Nov. 23. Registration began Monday, Nov. 3. All activity must be recorded by noon on Nov. 24 to receive My Wellness points.
Interested in working with a health coach?
Challenge participants are encouraged to work with a personal health coach for general health coaching or for a specific health or lifestyle matter. The various free coaching offerings can be found on the Health Coaching page. You can take advantage of this free 1-on-1 coaching benefit by calling (800) 882-2109 or visiting the “Coaching” tab in the My Wellness portal.
Visit the Marquette My Wellness Program website for additional wellness resources.
