LVHS

Relaxation Room

Breathing Exercises

How to do Deep Breathing


5 Minute Breathing Exercise for Relaxation and Stress Relief


Meditation

Beginners Guide to Meditation


5-Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere


Body Scan Meditation


Yoga

5-Minute Yoga: Calm Your Anxiety


10 Minute Beginning Yoga


Nature Sounds

Forest, Birds and Water Sounds


Ocean Waves


Coloring

Cuteness, Humor, Fun

Read or Listen to Books

Consider picking up a good book to read or listen to!

Don't forget that Mrs. Boehmer has ebooks you can check out of the LVHS library.

Audible is offering free audio books for students to stream during the shutdown.

Other Relaxation Ideas

  • Art - Draw, paint, craft

  • Music - Listen, play, create

  • Exercise - Being active is so important for stress management! Find time to be active doing something you enjoy.

  • Nature - Get outside!! Go for a walk. Nap in a hammock. Have a family campfire. Go fishing. Go star gazing.

  • Gratitude - Practice gratitude. Keep a gratitude journal listing 1-3 things a day you are grateful for. Tell someone in your life you are thankful for them. Take a moment to notice something you are thankful for multiple times a day.

  • Writing - Journal, write poetry or short stories, letters, postcards, etc.

  • Bake/Cook - Cook a meal for your family. Bake something you've never made before.

  • Kindness/Service to Others - Call your grandparents. Send a thank you note to a healthcare worker. Mow your neighbor's yard.

  • Humor - Find something to do that makes you laugh. Call a friend or watch a funny show.

  • Time with friends and family - Spend time with your family at home. Set up zoom gatherings with your friends. Host a zoom talent show or Yahtzee game.

  • Take a hot bath or shower.

  • TURN OFF THE TECHNOLOGY! Take a break from screens, zoom, school work, social media and have some time to regroup.

  • Talk to someone - Find a friend or family member to talk to. Remember, your school counselors are also available. You can set up a zoom meeting on our website.