Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation - Snap & Steps Challenge: Move, Capture, Inspire challenge, sponsored by Humana
In summarizing Aristotle, American historian and philosopher Will Durant once wrote, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
This is true for anything we do in life, including wellness. And the best way to create a new healthy habit is to keep it simple.
Welcome to the Snap & Steps Challenge — a journey designed to help you boost your wellness through movement, creativity, and mindful reflection. This 10 day challenge will help you commit to two simple daily actions: a walk and taking a meaningful photo. Each day, you’ll focus on and photograph a different aspect of your wellness.
Every step you take strengthens your body. Each photo you capture helps you slow down, notice your surroundings, and reflect on your experience. Through these simple actions, you can build sustainable, enjoyable habits that feel meaningful. Though this challenge concluded on February 27, 2026, we invite you to try this challenge with a nurse colleague or a loved one. Get started here.
Warning: Please consult with your medical provider before engaging in strenuous cardiovascular activity. We recommend consulting a healthcare professional before starting any new physical activity or making any dietary changes.
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How are you doing in the challenge?
I have been able to increase my cardion and enjoying running. I love looking forward to running and it is also a moment for me to step back and relax in nature! I will continue to this!
@Edison I love that you're keeping up with this!
I enjoy walking/hiking with friends! Not only is it a great stress relief, but it is sweet to participate in activities alongside close friends. I try to be active (walk, gym, outdoor sports) for at least 30 minutes a day everyday when I can. It is always a bonus when I can do this with friends! As I finish nursing school and transition to practice, I plan to maintain this habit. Just 30 minutes of movement a day makes me feel better, think more clearly, and process my days.
I've been going to the park and taking my dogs for a walk at least 4 times a week. Feels good to get out and get some fresh air.
I belong to the Veteran Team Red White and Blue We are committed to. Run 100 miles in Feb 2026 in support of those we lost in Iraq GWOT I am right on target I also will do Cowtown ½ marathon I am 70 years old Deb Stuart RN
I was feeling a little lazy but I got my running shoes and ran for 30 minutes, felt relieved and so glad I did it because my mood did in fact change!
I have been continuing to do my cardio of an incline walk (15% 2.5mph 40ish min 4x weekly) on a treadmill very consistently, and recently I started wearing a 30 pound weighted backpack while going on max incline to help prepare me for my trip to Guatemala for spring break where I will be hiking a volcano! I will try to get a picture soon, if not I will post pictures from the volcano on my account.
Now that the cold weather is diminishing, I can return to my daily walk of 2 miles a day, 5 days a week! Looking forward to my first walk tomorrow!
I enjoy going on walks with my friends or alone just listening to music. It helps me escape from the stress of nursing school and the stress of night shifts. I like to take walks in the morning after night shifts to watch the sunrise and let myself destress after a long 12 hour night shift
I’ve recently enjoyed walking with my dog at cameron park! This simple exercise is good for both my dog and I as it helps to destress my mind after long work weeks and helps my dog to stay on top of his weight. This is cooper and I cooling off after a nice 30 minute stroll on the river side in Waco! Cooper and I commit to walking 15 mins down and 15 mins back for 10 days for this challenge!
A week ago, I started my night shifts. With that being said, my daily routine has changed significantly, in which I have spent more time in my bed to sleep rather than getting up and being active. Before starting night shifts, I have always spent my evening walking around my college campus with my roommate, which usually takes us 30 to 45 minutes. However, I have not been able to do so since I started night shifts. As I am creating this post, I would like to commit myself to getting back on track and walking at least 30 minutes a day for the next 21 days. Here is my first day of getting back on track :)