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Students, now that we are back in school, every day school stresses have returned and understanding that we are stressed and how to work through it is essential during your middle school years. I've shared some of these resources to help you through some obstacles you may be running into. I want to encourage you to try at least ONE of these things each day to maintain your mental health. Stay safe, stay strong, and remember, you can do this!
Students, now that we are back in school, every day school stresses have returned and understanding that we are stressed and how to work through it is essential during your middle school years. I've shared some of these resources to help you through some obstacles you may be running into. I want to encourage you to try at least ONE of these things each day to maintain your mental health. Stay safe, stay strong, and remember, you can do this!
Stress Relief Tips and Benefits:
Stress Relief Tips and Benefits:
Find Your Calm
Figure out what works for you to help you calm down. Some people like breathing, closing their eyes and being still, fidgeting with something squishy, or listening to certain music. Whatever it is, make sure it’s something you can have/do anywhere.
Eat Real Food
Drink water instead of sodas and fresh fruits and veggies as often as you can. Eating processed foods will make you feel more groggy and make it harder for you to focus on the task at hand.
Get Your Zzz’s
Sleep is when your brain organizes all the information it receives throughout the day. Go to bed early enough so that you can get adequate sleep--enough so you feel good and fresh each day!
Get Your Steps
Make sure you are getting adequate movement throughout your day. If you’re sitting for a long time, you might benefit from a quick walk, even a short one down the hall or around the block with your dog. Stepping away from a task may help you focus better when you get back to it.
Get Outside
Sometimes fresh air, feeling the sun and seeing trees may give you the little boost you need.
Better yet, combine some of the above tips (breathe mindfully while you walk outside) for maximum benefits!
Activities to help relieve stress or boredom
Activities to help relieve stress or boredom
Cook or bake something
Do something nice for someone else
Write a letter to a friend you miss and send it in the mail
Play with your pet/walk your dog
Listen to music or play an instrument
Dance
Play a board game or cards
Do an art project
Journal: What is stressing you out? What are you grateful for? What are your dreams? What would you like to get better at? Write a story.
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation is a great way to relieve stress, help your sleep habits, and reset your mind if you are feeling anxious or upset. Below are some great short meditation videos for you to try!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p_yaNFSYao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inpok4MKVLM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inpok4MKVLM
Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is not only a great way to relieve stress, it can also increase flexibility, help you sleep, and provide a great workout. Below are some yoga videos you can do in the comforts of your own home and with other members of your family.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF7O6-QabIo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pKly2JojMw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9X4Y47DBdI
Wellness Toolkit (4).pdfThis wellness tool kit has lots of great things for you and your family to do to stay healthy physically and mentally.
This wellness tool kit has lots of great things for you and your family to do to stay healthy physically and mentally.
Have fun! Even though you may be stuck at home, you still need to smile and laugh. Here are some fun ideas for you and your family to do to stay happy and keep smiling.
Have fun! Even though you may be stuck at home, you still need to smile and laugh. Here are some fun ideas for you and your family to do to stay happy and keep smiling.
Take time for fun.docxExercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. Physical activity helps bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins.
Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. Physical activity helps bump up the production of your brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins.
Check out these short exercise videos to help you raise your heart rate and relieve stress!
Check out these short exercise videos to help you raise your heart rate and relieve stress!
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