Creating Small Habits for Big Impact.

Better health starts today. By adopting one healthy habit at the beginning of each week, you will always be moving closer to your wellness goals. Whether your aim is to eat healthier, exercise more, reduce stress, or improve your sleep, we provide evidence-based resources to support you every step of the way. Simply recommit to a small change every Monday, and you’ll never get off track.

About Healthy Monday

Healthy Monday is a national public health initiative run by the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health at Syracuse University. We encourage individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and communities worldwide to commit to better health every Monday. Join us and make Monday your day to become a healthier you!

Did you know that when you start a healthy habit on Monday, you’re more likely to sustain it throughout the week? By harnessing the power of Monday, you have 52 chances a year to stay on track with your wellness goals.

Monthly Feature

sleep
Rest comes in many forms beyond just sleep. Learn about the different types of rest and find simple ways to recharge your body and mind t...
Physical Activity
Walking is one of the simplest ways to stay active, and “Japanese walking,” a long-studied routine that’s currently trending, gives it a ...
Nutrition
Learn how the 6-to-1 Grocery Method can help you plan meals, cut down on food waste, and bring mindfulness to your weekly shopping.
Stress Management
Press pause and recharge with 3-part yogic breathing, a simple sequence that brings deeper breaths, calmer thoughts, and renewed energy.
Illustration comparing ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives. On the left side, against a pink background, are chocolate pudding, sugary cereal, potato chips, frozen pizza, and chicken nuggets with a red “X.” On the right side, against a green background, are chia pudding, oatmeal with fruit, popcorn, pita pizza, and tofu nuggets with a green check mark.
Nutrition
From cereal marshmallows to “immortal” bread, ultra-processed foods are engineered to wow your taste buds while quietly stripping away nu...
Physical Activity
This Monday, keep a record of your workouts. Tracking your fitness accomplishments will help identify useful patterns, reveal a picture o...
News
The 2025 Lerner Health Promotion Innovation Awards at NYU Langone Health spotlight creative, Monday-based wellness projects designed to s...
Disease Prevention
Healthy Monday can help you maintain your tobacco cessation goals. By recommitting to your quit every Monday, you can achieve steady and ...