The team has gotten to know each other through virtual meetings, as some students are studying in Chile at Universidad del Desarrollo, while others are in Finland at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. However, most of the project work is carried out independently outside of these meetings. Team spirit has been significantly enhanced through wellness activities organized by the wellness officer, which have been incorporated into the group’s shared sessions.
What Have We Done?
Each meeting begins with a brief wellbeing moment led remotely by the wellbeing coordinator, who guides us through a short breathing exercise and a muscle shake-out. After this, everyone has the opportunity to share something they feel grateful for. These moments have brought a relaxed and open atmosphere to the group, making it easier to start working together and allowing us to learn more about each other on a personal level. They’ve given us a chance to see new sides and hear different perspectives from each team member.
At the end of the day, we’ve also played various online games together, such as Uno, guessing words based on drawings, and guessing concepts represented by emojis. These games have brought fun, friendly competition, and laughter – little moments that have strengthened our team spirit.
Consistency and Execution
The team’s wellbeing coordinator has made sure that these wellbeing moments are part of every meeting. Although our team meets remotely, creativity and commitment have been essential in ensuring that everyone can participate fully and benefit from these moments. Remote work brings certain limitations, but the careful choice of activities and consistency have made these moments impactful.
Summary
In past projects I’ve been involved in, wellbeing moments were often overlooked due to time constraints. However, in this project, I’ve realized that being “too busy” is just an excuse – there’s always a few minutes for a wellbeing moment, and it has a powerful effect on team spirit. These small moments, where we can breathe together and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, are invaluable for team dynamics.
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