The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Mind, Body, Me badge requirements.

Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Explore the body-mind connection

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.

RECOMMENDED: Self-Care Moment

• 20 Minute Movement _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Movement Stations
• Self-Care Moment _{((Similar to VTK Suggestion))}
• Spa-Day Event _{((Similar to Handbook Suggestion))}

Step 2 – Make time for you

Build a personalized wellness routine by adding short, meaningful breaks and self-care moments into your daily schedule.

RECOMMENDED: Wellness Break Tracker

• Brainstorm Self-Care Actions _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Brainstorm Wellness Activities _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Wellness Break Tracker

Step 3 – Move it outdoors

Scouts discover how outdoor movement (Active Service or Meditation) can support personal wellness and help them reconnect with nature and purpose.

RECOMMENDED: Outdoor Meditation Trial

• Outdoor Meditation Trial _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Plan and Do Outdoor Service _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}

Step 4 – Be mindful

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

RECOMMENDED: Tai Chi Trial Video Session

• Body Scan Meditation Trial _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Laughter Yoga – Scouts try laughter yoga by combining playful movements with joyful sounds to help their bodies and minds feel good.
• Mindfulness Walk _{((Similar to Handbook Suggestion))}
• Qigong Trial Video Session _{((Similar to VTK Suggestion))}
• Take a Class for Yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong _{((Similar to Handbook Suggestion))}
• Tai Chi Trial Video Session _{((Similar to VTK Suggestion))}
• Yoga Trial Video Session _{((Similar to VTK Suggestion))}

Step 5 – Focus on your mental health

Explore how caring for your mental health supports your physical well-being and practice to strengthen both (Creative Art Therapy or Stress Reduction Techniques).

RECOMMENDED: Stress Reduction Tracker

• Brainstorm Stress Reducers _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Explore Creative Art Therapy _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
• Stress Reduction Tracker

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Mind, Body, Me page.

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