Students Stay Healthy & Manage Stress

During this difficult time of quarantine, it is important to set a routine around your daily activities.   Make sure you are eating at least three meals a day, sleeping at least 8 hours and getting some physical activity at home.  This will help keep you positive and minimize any stress you may be feeling.  In addition, here is a list of coping strategies to help you pass the day in a healthy way.

Ways to Feel Better

• Get to a quiet room and read a good book.

• Listen to your favorite music.

• Pray, meditate, or focus on a relaxing place.

• Listen to or watch something funny.

• Run in place for 5 minutes.

• Call a friend.

• Talk to a parent or other adult who understands and listens.

• Write or draw in a journal.

• Sing aloud or play an instrument.

• Dance to your favorite music.

• Be positive and tell yourself things will get better.

• Talk about your feelings

• Tell someone you love him or her.

• Play with your pet.

• Spread kindness and send a text to someone and tell them why you appreciate them.

• Help your parents around the house by doing a chore without being asked.