Positive social and emotional development is important. This development influences self-confidence, empathy, the ability to develop meaningful and lasting friendships and partnerships, and a sense of importance and value to those around you.

Please use the resources on this page to learn more about enhancing your social-emotional development to help you to become the best person you can be!

Mindset

Having a positive, or growth MINDSET helps us to see that all things are possible.

Instead of believing "I cannot do this" someone with a growth mindset thinks "What help do I require to do this?" Check out some resources above to help you to change and improve your mindset in order to improve your grades and outlook on life!

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

Mindfulness is a quality that every human being already possesses, it’s not something you have to conjure up, you just have to learn how to access it.

Below are a few Mindfulness activities you can try. They can help you calm yourself, get a better night's rest, or just decompress for a while.

Yoga

You've probably heard by now that yoga is good for you. Maybe you've even tried it and discovered that it makes you feel better. A consistent practice offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Some, like improved flexibility, are clearly evident. Others, including mental clarity and stress reduction, may be more subtle but are just as powerful.

Below is a beginner yoga activity to try... Many videos are available on u-tube. They are definiftely worth a search to find an instructor you like! Don't subscribe or pay for anything... there are lots of free ones!