Hygiene

As we get older, hygiene becomes even more important due to our bodies going through many changes. I will provide some resources as to why hygiene is important.

Hygiene is important because:

• prevents viruses from spreading

• keeps the body healthy and clean

• prevents odors and acne

• allows for good oral hygiene

How to practice good hygiene:

• wash or shower every morning and night

• brush teeth every morning and night

• wear clean clothes every day

• change bedding once a week

• wash hands every time they become dirty or after using the washroom

• wear deodorant

• comb or brush hair

Here is a sheet as a reminder to practice good hygiene every day

Exercise..

Exercise can impact our overall mental health. When we exercise, our mental health has the following benefits;

• release of endorphins (natural stress and pain reliever)

• increase of self-esteem

• stronger body and mind

• improves sleep

• able to concentrate and focus more

A rule of thumb is to have 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This can include a wide range of activities such as;

• walking/hiking

• swimming

• riding a bike with friends

• playing outdoor games with friends (tag & red rover)

• scavenger hunts

• sports

• and the list goes on :-)

This week I will be sharing information of how we can keep our bodies moving during this time. Physical health is just as important as our mental health. A rule of thumb I like to follow is, "healthy body, healthy mind!" If we are active, our bodies are releasing endorphins. Endorphins helps us to feel happy :-)

I have attached a video I made of how our own backyard can be our gym! We can keep our bodies active by making it fun and turning the backyard into a obstacle course.

Enjoy and stay active!!

Hello, this week I will be sharing information and coping strategies of how to deal with anxiety. As our lives took a dramatic change and our "normal" and everyday routines have changed, taking care of our mental health is very important.

What is anxiety and how can we recognize it??

Anxiety is our body responding to stress. The following are ways to recognize anxiety within our body:

• upset stomach

• not sleeping

• hard time concentrating

• not eating or overeating

• becoming angry very easily

• muscles becoming very tense

• fidgeting more than usual

• overthinking or having negative thoughts

Everyone experiences anxiety in different forms. What is important is to recognize that feeling and find a healthy coping strategy for our body to feel happy again :-)