Employee Wellbeing
November 23, 2022

How to get high engagement from a company steps challenge

Learn how to launch a successful corporate steps challenge that engages all employees and drives better health outcomes.

Hilda Bahringer
6 minutes

Introduce the challenge and explain why it's important

According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and various types of cancer. In fact, it is estimated that one in four adults worldwide are not active enough to maintain their health. The good news is that even small amounts of physical activity can have a significant impact on our wellbeing. For example, taking a brisk walk for just 20 minutes a day can lower your risk of stroke by up to 27 percent. And adding just 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise to your daily routine can reduce your risk of premature death by as much as 17 percent. Clearly, increasing our level of physical activity is essential for maintaining our health and wellbeing.

Describing the steps involved in completing the challenge

Describing the steps involved in completing a challenge is important for a number of reasons. First, it helps to ensure that everyone is on the same page and knows what needs to be done. Second, it can help to prevent misunderstandings or confusion. Third, it can help people to identify any potential problems or difficulties that they may encounter. Finally, it provides a record of what was done and how it was done, which can be helpful for future reference. By taking the time to describe the steps involved in completing a challenge, we can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and that the challenge is completed successfully.

Provide tips for how to stay motivated during the challenge

It can be difficult to stay motivated during a challenge, especially if you're not seeing results right away. However, it's important to stick with it and stay positive. Here are a few tips to help you stay motivated during a challenge:


1. Set small, achievable goals. Rather than thinking about the overall challenge, focus on smaller goals that you can accomplish along the way. This will help you stay focused and motivated as you see yourself making progress.

2. Find a support group. It can be helpful to connect with others who are going through the same thing. You can offer each other support and encouragement, and share your successes and setbacks.

3. Stay positive. It's normal to have moments of doubt or discouragement, but it's important to stay positive and remember why you're doing this in the first place. Focus on your progress rather than dwelling on setbacks, and keep your eye on the finish line.

Offer a prize for the person who completes the challenge first

Completing a challenge can be a great way to push yourself to achieve something new. Whether it's learning a new skill or getting in shape, a challenge can help you to set and reach goals. However, it can often be difficult to stay motivated throughout the entire process. One way to help keep yourself on track is to offer a prize for the person who completes the challenge first. This prize can be anything from a small token of appreciation to a more significant reward, such as a gift card or free membership. By offering a prize, you'll not only give yourself an extra incentive to complete the challenge, but you'll also motivate others to do the same.

Encourage people to share their progress on social media

In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in comparison. With social media, we have a constant stream of information about other people's lives, and it can be easy to assume that everyone else is doing better than we are. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and discouragement. However, recent studies have shown that social media can also be used as a tool for motivation. When people share their progress on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it can help to encourage others who are working towards similar goals. In fact, a sense of social connectedness has been linked with increased levels of motivation. So the next time you're feeling down about your own progress, remember that you can use social media as a tool for inspiration. And who knows? You might just motivate someone else in the process.

Recap the challenge and highlight some of the most impressive results

It's always important to recap and review what has been accomplished in any event or challenge. This allows everyone to see how far they have come and what still needs to be worked on. Highlighting some of the most impressive results is key in order to show what is possible and give motivation to others. It also points out any areas that might need more improvement. By looking at both the accomplishments and failures, it becomes easier to set goals for the future and strive to improve. In sum, recapitulating and reviewing data is a pivotal part of self-improvement.

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