The Badge Archive

2011 – Mind, Body, Me

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2025 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

A trio designed to be a progressive earning experience

Choose your own activities!

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Move or relax for 20-30 minutes AND reflect how caring for your body through movement or relaxation can positively affect your thoughts, feelings, and overall mental well-being.
  2. Build a personalized wellness routine by adding short, meaningful breaks and self-care moments into your daily schedule for one week.
  3. Scouts discover how outdoor movement (Active Service or Meditation) can support personal wellness and help them reconnect with nature and purpose.
  4. Do a mindfulness activity (Body Scan Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong) to notice what you’re feeling in the moment and take positive action to support your wellness.
  5. Explore how caring for your mental health supports your physical well-being and practice to strengthen both (Creative Art Therapy or Stress Reduction Techniques).

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

  • None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

  • None Currently Available

Other Resources

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

  • None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

  • None Currently Available

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GSUSA Information and Details

Five steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Explore the body-mind connection
  2. Make time for you
  3. Move it outdoors
  4. Be mindful
  5. Focus on your mental health
Official badge from Girl Scout Shop online
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

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  • GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
    • Mtg 1: Move for Mood Boosting OR Self-Care Day, AND Quick Wellness Boosters OR Schedule Wellness
    • Mtg 2: Outdoor Mediation OR Outdoor Service Project, Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qiqong Class OR Body Scan Meditation, AND Creative Art Therapy OR De-Stress Brainstorm
  • VTK Mental Wellness Resources by GSUSA
  • VTK Wellness Breaks by GSUSA
  • VTK Body Scan Meditation Script by GSUSA

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Self Care badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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Tia Kennard