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Is Anxiety Common?
Is Anxiety Common?
It is normal to feel grief, anxiety, or worry. Taking care of your mental health allows you to think clearly and react to the needs that help protect your family and yourself. Early intervention can help manage symptoms effectively and improve your quality of life.
It is normal to feel grief, anxiety, or worry. Taking care of your mental health allows you to think clearly and react to the needs that help protect your family and yourself. Early intervention can help manage symptoms effectively and improve your quality of life.
The CDC advises that people with preexisting mental health conditions continue receiving treatment during a pandemic and monitor themselves for any new symptoms. Additional information and crisis support numbers can be found on the SAMHSA button below. You can also text 741741 to speak to a counselor at anytime!
Create Your Own Self-Care Plan
Create Your Own Self-Care Plan
Click on the button below to create your own self-care plan (make a copy and create your own).
Reframe Your Negative Thoughts
Reframe Your Negative Thoughts
We can't control everything that happens to us but we can control how we react. Negative, depressive and anxious thoughts can create negative emotions (depression, anger, sadness etc.) and lead to isolation, outbursts or crying.
Click on the button below to create a list of negative thoughts and begin your path towards positive thinking
Free Mindfulness App for Educators (Headspace)
Free Mindfulness App for Educators (Headspace)
When you feel that anxiety is trying to creep inside, turn to mindfulness practices to be grounded. We can't control the past and worrying about events that haven't happened can create more anxiety. Be in the moment and take care of yourself.
Setting Boundaries
Setting Boundaries
Boundaries will help you during stressful times. You are in control of the boundaries you put forward to protect your mental health and energy.
Disable your phone alerts/push notifications if you are overwhelmed with the flood of alerts.
If you are constantly on your phone/social media, set a time to check your social media accounts (delete the apps for a day or two if you have to).
A study showed that going 24 hours without any alerts/notifications helped improve stress levels in children and adults.
Self-Care Activities
Self-Care Activities
Self-care is not a luxury; it's a necessity for maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life. Watch this video to learn simle self-care strategies!
Positive Affirmations
Positive Affirmations
Positive affirmations are powerful tools for boosting self-esteem, shifting mindset, and creating a more positive outlook on life. Click on this link to create your own list of affirmations. After you develop your list, make a coy and keep it in an area easily accessible. Review them daily to start your day.
Loving Yourself!
Loving Yourself!
When was the last time you told yourself you love yourself? Use this form or jot the prompts on a piece of paper to write yourself a self-compassion letter. Read it to yourself during a stressful day.w it had a name. Caring about students can come with a price. Self-care helps, but schools need to take the lead in helping educators cope with STS.
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