Hey Students, 

If you need an App to help with yout Mindfullness... The Mind Yeti App is a great one. 

This week I would love it if everyone could try this breathing activity. 

Remember "Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they make your body feel like it does when you are already relaxed. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body. This is because when you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax."

Have a great week! 

Help your classmates take a break during class! Studies show brain breaks help students retain more information as they learn. Create a short video of you doing something you enjoy and email it to jallen@orangeusd.org.  Brain breaks will be added below to give your peers several brain breaks to watch, relax, and try new things!

Brain break ideas:

-Tiktok dance tutorial

-quick recipes

-DIY projects

-short guitar lesson

- yoga routine

-sports conditioning examples

If you need a new way to get a handle on the tension in your life, here are some recommended apps that anyone can use to help promote "mindfulness." 

Use this weekend to check out these apps and work toward a stress-free life:

1. Happify: Learning about your stress – and conquering it – can be fun with Happify. Users follow “tracks” to fight anxiety and negativity, and daily quizzes make sure you stay consistent. The app employs research from psychologists and neuroscientists to give you the right tests for your situation.

2. Sanvello: Stress can come from anywhere — whether it’s your job, a relationship, or your health — and each trigger requires a different tool. Sanvello tracks your mood throughout the day and offers calming tips, such as breathing and muscular relaxation exercises. If you feel stressed during the day, record it through audio exercises and revisit it to find a solution later on.

3. Headspace: If you’re interested in trying meditation, or want to engage more deeply with the practice, try Headspace. Headspace offer a range of exercises for all experience levels to help users cope with different sources of anxiety. You can use this app wherever you want, whether you’re on a train to work or waiting at the doctor’s office for an appointment.

4. Stop, Breathe & Think: Stop, Breathe & Think helps users cope with stress by managing their breathing. The app offers a variety of exercises, and you can learn about the effects of stress on the body.

5. Calm: With Calm, you can choose which stress-relief solution will allow you to achieve your desired state of mind, whether it’s improving your focus, increasing happiness, or developing gratitude. Podcasts play music, meditation sessions help you relax, and calming background images help you feel at ease.