Students and Staff all over Red River College Polytechnic participated in the Mindwell “Take 5” Challenge this year! The challenge was meant to improve stress management skills over a period of 30 days by teaching mindfulness-in-action. These winners won a range of well-being prizes including yoga equipment, massages and Sport Check gift cards!

Check out our winners from 2025 below and what they have to say about the experience.

If you would like to sign up for Mindwell, click here! You can start anytime.

Nilab Wahab

“The MindWell Challenge was an inspiring and empowering experience for me. Each day, I practiced mindful exercises and stress-reduction techniques that helped me look after my mental well-being. The challenges taught me healthy habits, grounded me, and helped me find pockets of peace amidst my busy routine. I noticed improved concentration and resilience, and it became a part of my daily life. It helped me prioritize my mental health in a simple and practical way.”

Ravinder Kaur

“I am excited to share my experience about the Mindwell challenge. It helped me reduce stress and enjoy present moments. I felt depressed initially but it has helped me to stay in tune with the present and enjoy every single moment instead of worrying about the future.”

Vira Musatova

“Taking a module of Mindwell daily enabled me to move past things that would habitually irritate me, relatively calmly. It is not that I have become thick-skinned, it is that I have decided to switch gears and use my mental energy for the better vision of opportunities available in the moment and not for dwelling on past unfortunate experiences. Listening actively, taking 5, and not reacting on the spur of the moment were valuable pieces of advice that helped me to reach that competency.”

Gurpreet Kaur

“The mindwell challenge experience was incredibly enriching and insightful. It provided a great opportunity to focus on mental well-being, practice mindfulness, and explore various techniques to reduce stress and improve overall mental health. Throughout the challenge, I found if not only helpful for stay grounded but also empowering to see how small, consistent actions could lead to noticeable improvements in my emotional and mental state. It was a rewarding journey of self-awareness and growth.”