From January 6 to February 11, 2026, staff and students across RRC Polytech committed to something powerful—taking just five minutes each day to support their mental well-being through the MindWell Take 5 Challenge. From mindful breathing and gratitude to movement and moments of reflection, participants showed that small, consistent actions can make a meaningful difference.

Congratulations to our Take 5 Challenge winners!

Your commitment reminds us that well-being doesn’t have to be complicated—it can start with just five minutes.

To everyone who participated: thank you for showing up for yourselves and for each other. Whether you completed all Take 5 modules or simply tried a few activities along the way, every step toward wellness matters.

Here is what our three of the winners have to say about their experience:

“The Take 5 Challenge gave me simple tools I could actually fit into my day. The little reminders, like to drink more water and make healthier snack choices helped me be more mindful of my well-being without feeling overwhelming.” – Jessie Sopher

“The Take 5 challenge has been a simple yet powerful reminder to pause, breathe and intentionally care for my wellbeing each day. Taking just five minutes to reset and reflect has made a meaningful difference in reducing my stress and strengthening my overall mental health. I make sure to take a moment each day when I feel overwhelmed and notice the cues, notice the new, notice your body, notice your breathe and notice the now.” – Shannon Coates

“The Take 5 Challenge helps me relax and refocus whenever I need it. It has been a wonderful support for my mental wellness.” – Sang Le

Missed the MindWell challenge or want to continue building healthy habits? It’s never too late to begin. Sign up for your free account today and take five minutes today to pause, breathe, and check in with yourself—you deserve it.