Do something creative.  Paint a picture, sculpt, dance, or do yoga, then create a connection meme!

Post your memes by using #StayConnectedGUSD #WellnessWeek2020

(You will be entered in a drawing for a wellness gift basket filled with fun things to help you cope in times of need)

 Mental Health Fact: When you succeed at creating something, your brain is flooded with dopamine, a feel-good chemical that actually helps motivate you. Whether or not you’re aware of your increased happiness, the hit of dopamine you get after being in flow, will drive and influence you towards creating some more!

Write a thank you letter to an essential worker. Glendora Healthy Minds has partnered with Sprouts on Grand, Stater Bros. on Lonehill, and Vons on Foothill to display thank you messages from our community.  Stop by and leave a thank you note!

Students who are now essential workers post a picture of yourself! Give the community an opportunity to say thank you for your services. 

Post a picture and tag #StayConnectedGUSD #WellnessWeek2020

Mental Health Fact: The gift of a thank-you is positive for both  the giver and receiver.  For the giver, it creates a positive emotional state that supports the release of feel-good brain chemicals. For the receiver, it can positively impact their social value and increase self-worth.

Post pictures with your pet or family members doing something together.

Have a game night; family dinner together (out in downtown Glendora or at home), create a gratitude list together, go for a family walk, create a family scavenger hunt. Tag #StayConnectedGUSD #WellnessWeek2020

Mental Health Fact: Animals help with depression, anxiety, and stress.  According to research, pets help our breathing become more regular, and relaxes our tense muscles.  In addition, they provide companionship and ease loneliness.  Pets bring us joy and unconditional love.

Like pets, families can play a key role in our mental health and wellbeing. Connecting with your family is important.  Good family relationships can make us feel safe and loved, and provide a sense of belonging.

Show how you are still socially connected.  Everyone wear yellow to your Zoom class this day!

Take a picture of yourself and post it using #StayConnectedGUSD #WellnessWeek2020

Mental Health Fact: Friendships and connections offer a number of mental health benefits, such as increased feelings of belonging, purpose, increased levels of happiness, reduced levels of stress, improved self-worth and confidence. Research has found that perceived social support counteracts disorders like anxiety and depression.

Connect with yourself and practice self-care.  Post a picture of yourself doing something that you love that makes you feel good.  Tag #StayConnectedGUSD #WellnessWeek2020

Mental Health Fact: People who neglect their own needs and forget to nurture themselves are at danger of deeper levels of unhappiness, low self-esteem, and feelings of resentment. People who spend their time only taking care of others can be at risk of getting burned out on all the giving, which makes it more difficult to care for others or themselves. Taking time to care for yourself regularly can make you a better caretaker for others.