Dealing With the Stress!

• What do celebrities say about meditation?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKnRKy5Wu7c .

• Exercise and eat regularly.

• Get enough sleep and have a good sleep routine.

• Avoid excess caffeine which can increase feelings of anxiety and agitation.

• Avoid illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

• Exercise! Feel the endorphins.

• 2 minutes guided meditation to relieve stress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLhOGEnEedk .

• An ancient Japanese method to relax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3-O7gPsQK0 .

• 4-7-8 Breathing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N02BnHwS5FE .

• Decrease negative self-talk: challenge negative thoughts.

• Take a break from stressful situations. Activities like listening to music, talking to a friend, drawing, writing, or spending time with a pet can reduce stress.

• Stay connected to friends even with social distancing.

• Journal, especially things you a re thankful for.

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• Try a mindfulness exercise to help relax https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRkILioT_NA

• Eat healthy foods.

• Get proper sleep.

• Make time to exercise every day.

• Balance work and play.

• Get outside. Connect with nature.

• Stay connected to friends even 6 feet apart!

• Talk to a trusted adult if you feel overwhelmed.

• Try kids yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X655B4ISakg .

• Look in the mirror and say nice things to yourself like you are talking to someone you love.

• Be thankful and write down the things you are thankful for.

• Do a good job but know you don't need to be perfect.

• Mental Health

• Medical Access

• Family support

• Positive Friends

• Mentors

• Healthy Activities

• Generosity

• Spirituality

Now think of more of your own strengths!