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Meaningful may

4/30/2020

Daily life has been turned upside down and it's easy to feel lost. Although we can't control what's going on around us, we can choose to live purposefully. Find meaning in the month of May with some ideas from the calendar below. Be well, be safe, be blessed.

Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/media/875760/may_2020.jpg

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The 4 M's of Mental Health

4/23/2020

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https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/reducing-anxiety-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-psychiatrist-shares-tips-80626245971

Mindfulness- You can practice being present to your mind (and to the rhythm of the activity) in any routine activity. Starting April 27th, join in a mindfulness session from 1:00-1:30 pm on days you see an announcement in your Canvas Seminar.
Mastery- Getting better at something; ideally at something that 'strengthens' you and you care about.
Meaningful engagement- Humans are social animals. We need to connect. Remember your community - we’re in this together. Think about your connections; your wider community, your friends, school friends, family.
Movement - Yes, we have to move! Go outside; go for walks, take your pets on walks, connect with nature. Or perhaps exercise; bike, run, hike.

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Interrupt anxiety with gratitude!

4/21/2020

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Plans are pushed back, events are canceled, you are stuck at home, and the store hasn't restocked its toilet paper. You may be feeling frustrated and worried but it's important to find the positives in every situation. Writing three things you're grateful for each day can train your brain to focus on and feel the positives. Whether it's a text you got from a friend, a good meal, or a sunny day, jot it down and move forward. It has been said that the quality of our gratitude determines the quality of our lives. The more we express thankfulness, the happier and healthier we are! "SOCIAL DISTANCING" does NOT mean "EMOTIONAL DISTANCING", Look for ways to stay emotionally connected and starting noticing and take note of the good things happening around you today! It will make your heart and mind happy!

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Daily Strategies PartII

4/16/2020

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Accessibility. Develop ways in which you are accessible to other NUAMES students, friends and family.

Face Time and Connectivity. Humans need to feel and be connected. Utilize video tools such as Skype, Facetime, Google Hangouts, Facebook and WhatsApp to connect visually.

Resources. Know your resources; from meeting your basic needs to when you are in an emergency.

Support. The National Alliance on Mental Health Illness website provides a comprehensive guide to national and local mental health resources. Know that there is help when needed.

Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/active-april
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The Science of kindness... it does a body good!

4/14/2020

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https://tinyurl.com/thescienceofkindness

"Kindness not only makes us feel good, but also has a positive impact on our health — both physical and mental. Being kind fills us with life. Why? Our brain secretes substances that support a healthy mind and body.

Being kind helps us keep in good health and strengthens our immune systems! Putting this attitude of Kindness into practice releases endorphins, our body’s natural pain-reliever.

In fact, stress-related health problems improve after doing “kind acts”. It helps reverse feelings of depression, provides social contact, calms aggression and decreases the likelihood of loneliness, which can cause stress."

Source:exploringyourmind.com

do something kind for yourself or others today!

https://inspirekindness.com/blog/kindness-ideas-kids-covid19-coronavirus

https://inspirekindness.com/blog/practicing-kindness-during-the-coronavirus

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Daily Strategies Part i

4/9/2020

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Space. Create a structured, dedicated work environment, and include regular patterns of self- care.

Routine. Try to maintain a routine that reflects your normal day routine, including how you dress and structured breaks for lunch and mini-breaks.

Activity. Regular exercise and mindfulness activities are key during times of crisis. Exercise and mindfulness activities help mitigate depression and anxiety while improving cognition and confidence. Develop a daily routine for both, even if this is as simple as a 15-minute walk and/or quiet time with deep breathing.

Time and Energy Management. Be mindful of over- or under-working. Try to structure your daily work in a way that mirrors your normal school hours. In addition to time management, be aware of the way in which you eat, self-talk, and communicate with others. Self-compassion and self-care provide stability and confidence.

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Healthy body + healthy mind = happy human

4/7/2020

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The World Health Organization recently published an article that tells us that regular physical activity benefits both the body and mind! Physical activity helps support healthy growth and development and reduces our risk for disease and illness. Regular physical activity also improves mental health and can reduce the risk of depression, and improve overall feelings of well being.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when some of our regular activities and movements are restricted, it is even more important for people of all ages and abilities to be as active as possible. Even a short break from sitting, by doing 3-5 minutes of physical movement, such as walking or stretching, will help ease muscle strain, relieve mental tension and improve blood circulation and muscle activity. Regular physical activity can also help to give the day a routine and be a way of staying in contact with family and friends. Here are some easy ways to be physically active today!

Join in online active games or activity classes, also look for online physical education classes as well as exercise routines suitable for adolescents.
Set up playground games indoors such as Jump rope and hop-scotch – make up new games and challenges that involve being active.
Learn a new skill – for example try an learn to juggle.
Encourage doing some muscle strength training activities such as lifting weights or use improvised weight such as bottles full of water or sand.
Climb up the stairs as much as you can, think of it as an opportunity to be active.
Use household chores as a way to be more physical activity.
Join in an online exercise class or make up your own routine to music you enjoy that uses the major muscle groups and raises you heart rate.
Do some muscle strengthening activities such as lifting weights or improvise using full bottles of water or simply use your own body weight and do sets of press ups, sit ups and squats.
Make time for fun, such as dancing to music

For more information from the World Health Organization on Physical Health go to:
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/be-active-during-covid-19

Remember that the Safe UT App is available 24/7. If you or someone you know needs help with things such as anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts - please use this confidential resource!

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Meaningful may

The 4 M's of Mental Health

Interrupt anxiety with gratitude!

Daily Strategies PartII

The Science of kindness... it does a body good!

do something kind for yourself or others today!

Daily Strategies Part i

App of the Week

Healthy body + healthy mind = happy human

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