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Being well means trying to maintain a work/life balance. As a student, this might mean working to keep a balance between your school life and your personal life. This section includes information and resources related to physical, and mental wellness.
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Wellness Resources and Tips for High School Students (and Their Families!)
Student Self-Regulation Self-Care Weekly Checklist : The purpose of the checklist is to help you be aware and in control of how you are doing in terms of your own physical and mental health and wellness, as well as helping establish and follow healthy life routines. This is a weekly checklist.
Steps for using the checklist:
Make a copy for that week. Add your name and date.
Take a close read at the items on the list.
Celebrate the areas that you are doing well in.
Consider any adjustments you may need to make in your life to improve your wellness and balance based on your answers on the checklist.
Regularly go back to the checklist to monitor your wellbeing.
Additional resources:
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Time Management
Time Management
Tips for Managing Your Study Time: Khan Academy provides a series of tips on how to manage your study time and keep your stress to a minimum.
The Research Paper Calculator (UBC): A tool that breaks down research assignments into manageable steps. Enter the assignment start date and due date to get planning!
More resources: How to Study.Org
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Take a breath: Try these short (1 minute) breathing exercises offered by Headspace: Breathe and Unwind. Pausing and breathing for just a few minutes a day can help live a healthier, happier, more well-rested life. These are easy to do and can be done anywhere, anytime!
5 Ideas for Better Sleep: Most teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. But many teens have trouble sleeping.
Why Exercise is Wise: Getting the right amount of exercise can rev up your energy levels and even help improve your mood.
Top 10 Stress Busters for Teens: Learn how to unwind and find "me" time.
A Quick and Simple 5-Minute Meditation: Stress Relief for When You're Short on Time
More resources: TeensHealth.Org, VeryWellMind.Com
Be There: How to help a friend
Technology
Technology
Common Sense Media: Privacy and Internet Safety Articles
Connect Safely: Safety Tips & Safety Advice
Ways to Manage Screen Time this Summer by Screenagers
What is media literacy, and why is it important? by Common Sense Media
More on Technology Management:
Transition / Nomadic Lifestyle
Transition / Nomadic Lifestyle
TCKid: A non-profit organization organized to connect Third Culture Kid (TCK) adults and youth across geographical boundaries.
Book: “Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds” by David Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken
Book: “Raising Global Nomads: Parenting Abroad in an On-Demand World” by Robin Pascoe
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