Welcome to the Virtual Calming Room

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious/stressed, or have a head ache?

• Lay down on your back with your feet up against the wall (or put your feet high in the air) and your hands on your belly, breathe deep like this

• Kneel and put your forehead to the floor in child's pose Like this!

• Stand tall and bend at the hips, folding forward, grab your elbows and shake your head no, then yes, like this

Need some happiness?

• Smile -- it changes the chemicals in your body to release happy hormones instantly. Bonus: Try laughing.

• Make someone else smile: give someone a compliment, do something nice for someone in your home. It may be as simple as leaving a post it note on their bed that says, "I appreciate you." Bonus -- be specific -- "Thanks for making breakfast." or "You make my day when we hug."

• If you have a pet, give your pet a snuggle, describe aloud why he/she is a great pet.

• Make a list of the things that you are grateful for, then say them out loud (start with the simple stuff: air to breathe, food to eat, then move into details like

• 1 minute dance party -- don't have music? Sing it. Dance it. Be silly. Be you. (Be sure to put yourself on mute)

• Tired eyes?

• Look out your window and try to find the farthest point you can see, then focus on that spot, naming every detail

• Without moving your head, move your eyes all the way left, right, up, down, top left to bottom right, then top right to bottom left. Repeat open then repeat closed.

Feeling tired?

• Do 10 jumping jacks, 10 squats, and 10 mountain climbers, repeat 3 times, or until you feel your breath quicken and your body wake up

• If you have stairs, walk up and down the stairs 2 times

• Did I mention 1 minute dance party? Do it! (Be sure to put yourself on mute)