9-12 Wellness

Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated is one of the easiest and most beneficial ways to stay healthy. Choose plain water over soda, energy drinks, or juice.

Eat well! Proper nutrition will help you feel better, look stronger, and sleep better. Here are some resources on nutrition and eating for high school students:

• Learn about My Plate

• Create your My Plate Plan

• Maintaining a Positive Body Image

• Weight Management for Youth

Get moving! If you are sitting for a long time, either reading, at the computer, or in front of the TV, take 20 minute breaks and walk for 5 minutes.

Looking for a guided workout? Check out Fitness Blender for free workout videos. You can search the type of workout, including ones that require no equipment.

Looking for an outdoor trail for walking, running, or biking? Check out this site for trails throughout Connecticut.

Looking for a short, family-friendly hike for all ages and levels? This site lists ten hikes that are one miles and under throughout Connecticut.

Mindfulness is ability to be fully present and aware and helps us to not overly react or become overwhelmed with what’s going on around us.

Here are some resources to support your mindfulness:

• Guided meditations for teens

• Calm.com: A free website and app with guided meditation and relaxation exercises

• Guided Imagery Meditation

• Deep Breathing Meditation

Interested in yoga? Check these out!

• Yoga for teens with Adriene

• Yoga for beginners

• Yoga Flow for Teens