Social Emotional Learning
If you are experiencing stress, this is your place to relax.
Here are some suggestions from LAUSD to support your
peace of mind in the midst of any circumstances.
If you are experiencing stress, this is your place to relax.
Here are some suggestions from LAUSD to support your
peace of mind in the midst of any circumstances.
Mindful Monday
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment. It can provide numerous benefits, from decreased stress and sadness to increased levels of focus and happiness, according to research. Mindfulness meditation practice is one way to truly experience the current moment and integrate that awareness into your everyday life. Grounding Activity Practicing mindfulness helps to ground us and put us in a place of well-being. Use these two breathing practices this week! • Box Breathing • Breathe Bubble Community Building & Well-being Activities • Did you practice mindfulness today? • Try these simple video exercises: 1-Minute Breathing 3-Minute-Breathing Mindfulness Journal Implement consistent routines in the home. Doing things at about the same time every day makes our lives feel normal and predictable and is a simple way to take care of ourselves and our families. Limit your access to daily media. Every time we are exposed to information that is stressful, our brains are activated to self-protect and this can throw us into a fight, flight, or freeze response. Disconnecting offers us an opportunity to manage our mental resilience. Grati-Tuesday
Gratitude is one of the many positive emotions. It’s about focusing on what’s good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to notice and appreciate the things we often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, clean water, friends, family, and even computer access. Grounding Activity Practicing mindfulness helps to ground us and put us in a place of well-being. Use these two breathing practices this week! • Box Breathing • Breathe Bubble Community Building & Well-being Activities • Have you connected with someone today? • Reach out to two people and let them know why you appreciate them. Be creative. This can be email, text, phone, etc. Stay in contact with family and friends. However busy you may be, find time to check in with someone who matters to you. Even a quick text can give you a sense of connection and support. Ask them how they are doing and don’t hesitate to tell them how you are doing and feeling. When washing your hands, think of 3 things you're grateful for. Taking the 20 seconds to practice gratitude lowers your risk of infection and boosts positivity. |
Wellness Wednesday
There are eight Dimensions of Wellness: emotional, physical, social, occupational, spiritual, environmental, financial, and intellectual. Each dimension of wellness is interrelated and equally vital in the pursuit of optimum health. Understanding how to maintain and optimize each of the dimension can support an optimal level of overall wellness. Grounding Activity Practicing mindfulness helps to ground us and put us in a place of well-being. Use these two breathing practices this week! • Box Breathing • Breathe Bubble Community Building & Wellbeing Activities • How will you practice emotional wellness? • Pick someone whom you’ve built a rapport with to share your thoughts about when you are not at your best and talk about what you can do to bring you back to a state of well-being. Return the favor. Turn a sit-down meeting into a virtual walking meeting. The movement will get the creative juices flowing, and will allow you to sneak some light exercise into an already-busy day. Take a short break at least once a day. Step away from your computer, even for just a few minutes, and do something that energizes you. You'll return with renewed focus and purpose. Thoughtful Thursday
Doing something for others is powerful for your well being. In fact, when we give to others, our brain’s pleasure and reward centers light up as if we were the receiver and not the giver! We also get a boost of feel-good endorphins and a hormone called oxytocin is released, which lowers our stress! Grounding Activity Practicing mindfulness helps to ground us and put us in a place of well-being. Use these two breathing practices this week! • Box Breathing • Breathe Bubble Community Building & Well being Activities • When you think of being thankful, what pops in your head? • Who are you thankful for professionally and personally? Let them know. Right now, send a message to a neighbor or friend and ask how you can help them. This can put our stressors into perspective, and gives us a “helper’s high. Try something you've never done before. When you break out of your comfort zone in small ways, you’ll build up your capacity to manage the busier, more anxiety-inducing moments in life. Fun Friday
Fun Friday is the opportunity to learn more about our students while building community and developing and strengthening relationships. Be creative and have fun! Grounding Activity Practicing mindfulness helps to ground us and put us in a place of well-being. Use these two breathing practices this week! • Box Breathing • Breathe Bubble Community Building & Wellbeing Activities • You completed the first week of school! • Now, have some fun. Go for a drive, sleep in, garden, exercise. What will you do for fun? Think of a person, place, or thing that makes you feel your best. It can be a positive memory, your favorite place, your pet, your faith, or something that makes you smile. Reach out to a fellow student, parent (adult), or teacher once a day. Even a quick hello will let your colleagues know you’re thinking of them, which helps them feel valued. |