Energie für Ihren Körper, optimieren Sie Ihr Leben - Strengthening Healthy Habits Through Learning and Teamwork

Shaft Women's Rights Association participated as a partner in the Erasmus+ Mobility of Youth Workers project "Energie für Ihren Körper, optimieren Sie Ihr Leben" (Project Reference Number: 2025-1-AT01-KA153-YOU-000299912), coordinated by FI Gesundheits- und Sportverein. The project was held in Klagenfurt, Austria, between 21–26 July 2025, bringing together youth workers from Austria, Bulgaria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Türkiye. The mobility provided an international platform for participants to strengthen their professional competences while exploring healthy lifestyles, physical activity, nutrition, and innovative non-formal education methods.

Participants took part in an inspirational learning session focused on personal motivation and self-development. By listening to motivational podcast content and exchanging reflections, youth workers explored practical strategies for maintaining enthusiasm, setting meaningful goals, and improving their daily routines. The discussions encouraged participants to reflect on their own leadership approaches while discovering techniques they could later apply in their youth work activities.

A readiness assessment activity invited participants to evaluate their current skills, confidence, and preparedness for achieving personal and professional goals. Through a structured self-assessment process, youth workers identified their strengths as well as areas requiring further development. The exercise promoted self-awareness, encouraged continuous learning, and established a foundation for measuring personal progress throughout the mobility.

Healthy nutrition and active living were explored through an expert-led educational session that introduced current scientific knowledge about balanced diets, physical activity, and sustainable lifestyle choices. Participants discussed common misconceptions about nutrition, examined practical recommendations for healthier living, and exchanged experiences from their own countries. The interactive learning environment helped transform theoretical knowledge into practical ideas that youth workers can share with young people in their local communities.

Learning continued with a practical workshop where international teams designed balanced nutrition plans together with realistic physical activity programmes. Collaborative discussions enabled participants to compare different approaches, adapt healthy routines to everyday life, and support one another in creating achievable personal goals. The workshop also highlighted the importance of using social media responsibly to promote healthy lifestyles and inspire wider community engagement.

Physical activity concluded the learning experience through a friendly volleyball activity that encouraged cooperation, communication, and mutual support. Working together in an enjoyable sporting environment strengthened team spirit while demonstrating how sport can improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and build stronger interpersonal relationships. The combination of theoretical knowledge, practical planning, and collaborative sport equipped participants with valuable methods for promoting healthier and more active lifestyles through youth work initiatives.