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

Whole Health
Eating a variety of leafy greens throughout the week can help manage weight, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and ...
News
The 2025 Lerner Health Promotion Innovation Awards at NYU Langone Health spotlight creative, Monday-based wellness projects designed to s...
Stress Management
Focus on the bright side this Monday to ease your stress and develop your inner calm. If stress has been causing you to have negative tho...
Physical Activity
Moderate aerobic exercise increases the amount of slow wave sleep (also referred to as deep sleep) you get each night.
Stress Management
Positivity is an overarching concept that consists of four core principles: happiness, compassion, gratitude, and calm. Understanding the...
sleep
Rejuvenate this Monday with fresh techniques and strategies to get better, deeper sleep. A healthy sleep plan on Sunday can set you up to...
Disease Prevention
Healthy Monday can help you maintain your tobacco cessation goals. By recommitting to your quit every Monday, you can achieve steady and ...
Whole Health
This Monday, make an appointment to meet with your doctor and make sure you leave knowing the core four measurements of health.