USC Mission: Possible 3

A four-week, team-based wellness challenge for USC faculty and staff

The USC WorkWell Center welcomes you to Mission: Possible 3! If creating new healthy habits sometimes seems impossible, Mission: Possible 3 is here to help. Become a “secret agent” and celebrate USC’s Unifying Value of well-being during this four-week, team-based wellness challenge from Sept. 25 to Oct. 26, 2026.

To participate

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to:

  • Create a team of four agents from inside or outside your school or unit, and assign your team’s lead agent. The lead agent will register your team on the Mission: Possible 3 portal and invite teammates to join the team. The lead agent will need each team member’s email.
    • If you don’t have a team of four, please register on the Mission: Possible 3 portal and search for a team to join or contact WorkWell Mission Command and we will help match you with other program participants. You also have the option to create and lead your own team.
  • Complete your mission assignment – You will receive an email every week with a video transmission from WorkWell Mission Command with your mission assignment (or check back here for updates), along with “briefings” of tips and resources on how to successfully accomplish each mission.
  • Log your missions on the Mission: Possible 3 portal, under the “My Missions” tab. Complete as many missions as you can. The more missions your team completes, the greater your chances are at earning a team raffle prize!
  • Join the Mission: Possible 3 celebration at the end of the challenge to connect and recognize teams.

Register here for the mission kickoff at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to get intel about the program logistics and connect with other agents.

Watch our Mission: Possible 3 recruitment video for more details about the wellness challenge for USC faculty and staff.

Are you ready to accept this mission?

Good luck agents, and Fight On!

Table Of Contents
  1. To participate
  2. Missions

Missions

Mission 1: Track the amount of water consumed

Mission 1: Track the amount of water consumed.  

Date: Sunday, September 27 through Saturday, October 3

Description: Track the amount of water consumed for the next week.  
To successfully complete this mission, your team must accumulate at least 1,792 ounces of water. That means you and your teammates each need to average about 64 ounces of water seven days a week.  

This mission is focused on just plain water. Even though we can hydrate from other sources, our mission is simple – H20. You can incorporate water in many ways. Leave a full bottle of water on your nightstand and be ready to conquer your water goals first thing in the morning. Bookend your day with water and drink a cup in the morning and a cup before bed. Have your favorite water bottle filled and ready to sip while working. Take sips throughout the day or on the hour. You can also fill up your water bottle at one of the many water bottle refilling stations at USC. Close out your evening with sparkling water with a fresh squeeze of lemon or lime for a refreshing finish to your day. 

Don’t forget to enter your information into the Mission: Possible 3 on-line tracker and send us photos of your progress. Next week, you will receive a new mission to complete. 

Good luck and drink up! 

Mission 2: Track mindfulness minutes  

Mission 2: Accumulate 300 mindfulness minutes

Date: Sunday, October 4 through Saturday, October 10

Description: Accumulate 300 mindfulness minutes.
To successfully complete this mission, your team must accumulate 300mindfulness minutes. That means you and your teammates need to average 15 mindfulness minutes per person 5 times a week.

Extra Credit: Continue tracking your daily habits after the mission to earn your chance at raffle prizes. Winners will be selected among all entries and announced at the end of the challenge.

There are many ways to achieve 15 minutes of gratitude or meditative activities 5 days of the week. We encourage you to step out of your usual routine and try mindfulness practices like gratitude journaling, creating a gratitude jar or tree, following gratitude prompts, or sending gratitude notes to those you care about. Additionally, explore meditation practices designed to strengthen your mindfulness. Whether it’s a guided session, deep breathing, body scan, visualization, or stillness meditation, each practice can help you connect with the present moment and reduce stress. The key to completing this mission is to engage in activities with the intention of being present, increasing self-awareness, and fostering a sense of calm and clarity in your daily life.  

Don’t forget to enter your information into the Mission: Possible 3 on-line tracker and share your mindfulness activities on #mission-possible Slack.

Good luck and be well!

Mission 3: Track sleep minutes  

Mission 3: Complete 8,400 minutes of sleep.

Date: Sunday, October 11 through Saturday, October 17

Description: Complete 8,400 minutes of sleep.
To successfully complete this mission, your team must complete 8,400 minutes of sleep. That means you and your teammates each need to average about 420 minutes of sleep at least five days this week.  

Adults should strive to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night. The key to completing this mission is time management and creating a consistent bedtime routine. By setting a regular sleep schedule such as going to bed and waking up at the same time each day, you’ll make it easier to fall asleep and wake up naturally. Additionally, avoid your phone before bed by limiting screen time or charging your phone as far away from your bed as possible. Maintaining a peaceful sleep environment is essential, so try using earplugs, listening to calming music, or choosing a supportive pillow. By following these strategies, you’ll be well on your way to reaching your sleep goal!   

Don’t forget to enter your information into the Mission: Possible on-line tracker and send us photos of your healthy sleep routines or post them on our #missionpossible Slack channel.  

Good luck and sweet dreams! 

Mission 4: Track amount of physical activity 

Mission 4: Accumulate at least 1,440 minutes of physical activity

Date: Sunday, October 18 through Saturday, October 24

Description: Mission 4: Accumulate at least 1,440 minutes of physical activity

To successfully complete this mission, your team must accumulate at least 1,440 minutes of physical activity. That means you and your teammates each need to average about 60 minutes of activity, at least six days a week.  

Remember, intentional movement counts! Whether it’s a hike with your dog, a yoga flow, dancing to Zumba, swimming, yard work, playing a team sport, or joining a WalkUSC walk. Mix it up with different activities to keep things fun and engaging. Maybe even try something fun and new like boxing, ji jitsu, water aerobics, hot Pilates, fencing, squash, or skiing. Prefer shorter sessions? No problem! Break up your 60 minutes into two 30-minute sessions. The goal is simple: keep moving and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle!  

Don’t forget to enter your information into the Mission: Possible 3 on-line tracker and send us photos of your activities.  

Good luck and happy moving! 

For more information, email Julie Chobdee, Associate Director, Health & Well-being Program, at Jchobdee@usc.edu.