Recharge

Power Up Your Mind and Body

Get ready to Recharge with Castlight – and earn chances to win sweepstakes prizes! Recharge is a team-based journey designed to guide you toward better emotional well-being. Learn how to better manage stress through a series of fun and interactive activities that help you build skills, improve positive thinking and connect with others. Cheer on your teammates as you individually complete activities and unlock new levels for your team – complete all 10 levels by trying each healthy habit to finish the journey. And be sure to check out Abbott’s ultimate music playlists to boost your mood.

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HOW IT WORKS

Create or join a team! Form a team of 2-4 or ask to be placed on a team and you will earn a sweepstakes entry for a chance to win a Bluetooth speaker. Looking for teammates? Invite your co-workers to the challenge! And remember, your covered spouse/domestic partner can participate, too.

Journey runs November 11 – 25. Focus on completing one new activity every 1-2 days to stay on track and complete all 10 levels by the end of the journey. And if your teammates unlock new stages before you are ready, don’t stress, you can always return to previous levels and participate at your own pace!

ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE JOURNEY

Recharge takes you through 10 skill-building levels of mindfulness activities, along with daily breathing exercises and written reflections. The levels build upon one another, so don’t rush and go at your own pace. It’s recommended you complete one new activity every 1-2 days.

 

Level 1

Unwind with Deep Breathing

Breathing has a positive impact on stress, anxiety and mental health overall. This deep breathing technique can help you relax when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

  • Choose a breathing exercise
  • Relax and reduce tension
  • Do it at your own pace, on your own time – and at any level of the journey!

Level 2

Sound Sessions

Listening to music positively impacts your mood and body. Discover more about how this simple activity can brighten your day.

  • Write down 3 songs that make you feel good
  • Listen to your tunes
  • Share your playlist with your team

Level 3

BUILD GRATITUDE ATTITUDE

Gratitude helps us recognize there are good things in the world. Practice identifying what you’re thankful for in today’s activity.

  • Identify 2-3 things you’re grateful for and why
  • Write down your ideas
  • Share your reflections with your team

Level 4

Green Exercise

Exercising outdoors has greater benefits than working out indoors. Find out why and get started with your own green exercise today.

  • Do an outdoor workout
  • Record your physical activity
  • Share a workout selfie or exercise tip

Level 5

Picture This

Visualizing a positive scene or event is even more powerful than positive thinking. Discover how you can harness this power in this activity.

  • Think about a place that makes you happy
  • Focus on what you taste, see, and smell
  • Write a description of what’s in the picture

Level 6

Mantra

Certain phrases can help you overcome negative thinking. Use this technique to feel better and relieve stress.

  • Choose at least 1 mantra
  • Use the mantra throughout your day
  • Write it down

Level 7

Mood Food

What we eat affects how we feel. Get to grips with the mood-boosting power of your favorite foods in this activity.

  • Write down your favorite foods
  • Research these foods
  • Record which are best for your mood

Level 8

Window Gaze

Window gazing is a simple mindfulness activity that can help the state of both body and mood.

  • Pick a window in your space
  • Spend 5 minutes gazing through it
  • Write down what you see

Level 9

Connect with a Friend or Family Member

Social connections improve emotional and mental wellbeing. Use this activity to recognize and appreciate a loved one who gives you support that makes you feel good.

  • Connect with a friend or family member
  • Tell them why you appreciate them
  • Write down who you plan to connect with

Level 10

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Reflection is a powerful tool that can help us better understand ourselves and the world around us. Write down your answers to these questions in this final activity.

  • What did I discover about myself?
  • Which activities made you feel best?
  • What do I plan to take with me going forward?
 

In each level you will:

  • Learn: Take a moment to read about the benefits of the activity offered
  • Act: Complete (or make a plan to complete) the suggested activity
  • Reflect: Record a written reflection about your experience
  • Share: This step is optional, but if you are comfortable doing so, consider sharing your experiences with your teammates

abbott’s ultimate playlists

Ready to rock? The music playlists you contributed to are here — featuring your favorite tracks to boost your mood. Use your preferred music app to download and listen.

Maple Grove, MN

Livermore, CA

Casa Grande, AZ

Lake County, Chicago, IL

Willis Tower, Chicago, IL

Dallas, TX

Roseville, MN

WIN SWEEPSTAKES PRIZES!

Healthy habits are a great reward, but participating in Recharge gives you a chance to win sweepstakes prizes, too! Individuals who join a team can win and there are additional sweepstakes for all those who complete all 10 levels.

  • Join a team in Recharge = Sonos Roam portable speaker (2 winners)
  • Individually complete the full journey (all 10 levels) = $250 Spafinder eGift Card (20 winners)

WHO CAN JOIN

All U.S. employees are eligible to join Recharge through Castlight. If your spouse/domestic partner is covered on an Abbott medical plan, they can join the journey through Castlight, too!

Need a Castlight account? Click here to register. If you need help or have questions, contact Castlight Support at 844-711-7113 or email support@castlighthealth.com.