The Wellness Check-Up retrospective helps teams assess their overall health by identifying what energized them, addressing challenges, and prescribing practical improvements for future sprints.

When to use this template

Use this format when your team wants to focus on morale, team dynamics, and sustainable practices—especially after a tough sprint or before starting a new initiative.

How to facilitate

Set the context by welcoming the team and explaining the goal of checking in on team wellness.

Invite everyone to reflect and add notes about Healthy Habits that boosted spirits or improved collaboration.

Move to Symptoms & Setbacks, asking team members to share what felt draining or created obstacles this sprint.

Transition to Prescriptions for Improvement, encouraging the team to suggest actionable ways to boost well-being and performance.

Review and discuss the notes together, grouping similar items and clarifying where needed.

Prioritize key actions and agree on specific owners or next steps to address most pressing issues.

End with a quick round of appreciations or another light closing to reinforce a supportive team culture.

Pro Tips

Encourage sharing both large and small wellness wins to boost team positivity.

Model vulnerability by sharing your own setbacks or struggles first to create a safe space.

Define what ‘wellness’ means for your team—covering both workload and emotional health.

Check back on previous prescriptions next retro to track progress and accountability.

FAQ

What if team members are hesitant to discuss personal struggles?

Share your own experiences as facilitator to set the tone and use anonymous note tools to help people speak up.

How do we keep the focus on actionable improvement?

Guide the team to phrase 'prescriptions' as specific actions or experiments, not just general complaints.

How often should we run a wellness-themed retrospective?

Consider quarterly, after challenging projects, or any time signs point to flagging morale or stress.

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At a glance

Duration
45–60 min
Team Size
4-10 people
Columns
3 columns
Base Format
What Went Well, What Went Wrong, What We Want to Improve

Ready to get started?

Use this template to run your next retrospective

🤒 Wellness Check-Up

Let’s diagnose our team’s health! Take a seat in our virtual doctor’s office to discuss what boosted our spirits, what made us feel under the weather, and prescribe remedies for a healthier project.

Template Columns

💊 Healthy Habits

🤧 Symptoms & Setbacks

🩺 Prescriptions for Improvement

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