Happy Spring Break!
I hope that you all have been keeping well! I know that there are a lot of unknowns at this point and I will do my best to keep you informed as the information becomes available. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some strategies that might be helpful to keep REGULATED in this time of uncertainty. Please leave a comment about how you are keeping regulated and let's see if we can start a chat! 1. Create a routine - we all need routine to function more effectively, check out this one if you currently do not have routine in place! If you already have a routine, please share it! 7:00 - Wake up (stretch, make bed, get dressed, eat breakfast) 8:00 - Something for the SOUL (meditate, read, journal) 8:30 - Something for the BRAIN (school work, puzzles) 12:00 - Lunch time! 1:00 - Spend time outside 1:30 - Something for the BODY (Yoga, walk, anything to get your heart pumping) 2:30 - Something PRODUCTIVE (cleaning, organizing) 3:00 - Something for the HEART (hobbies, art etc.) 4:00 - Something FUN (Netflix, reading for pleasure, board games) 6:00 - Dinner time! 8:00 - Start winding down (read, journal, shower, in bed by 10:00) 2. Eat well - balancing our diet has a huge impact on our overall energy levels and mind frame. Take a look at Canada's food guide (click the link) recommendations. What are your thoughts on this? We were going to be analyzing food labels together in class, check out this video on how to read labels and take a look at some of your snacks. 3. Prioritize sleep patterns - try to go to bed at the same time each night and set an alarm to wake up 4. Get moving - try out some of those yoga videos I posted, go for a walk, get out in your backyard. 5. Get social (Physically isolate NOT socially) - FaceTime or message a friend or family member, write a letter, post a comment on here! 6. Learn new hobbies to do at home - take a look at the supplies you already have at home and get creative! Try a new art medium, learn to cook, knit, play a music instrument, write a poem, learn a card trick or new card game, learn origami. The internet is an amazing place with videos that can teach you new hobbies! 7. Help out with chores - cleaning your room is a great stress reliever and can make you feel more calm in a newly organized space 8. Take time for yourself - have a place in your house that you can go for some alone time. This could be an opportunity to journal, read, draw, or just to sit by yourself. This is an important practice in self-care. 9. Stay hydrated - don't forget how important this is and how hydration impacts your mental state and overall well-being 10. Get outside - weather permitting, try to get outside for some fresh air everyday. 11. Take a deep breath - we will figure all of this out, trust that you are safe and we get through this together! Any other ideas? What is working for you right now? What strategies have your families come up with to support each other? Is there anything that your communities are doing?
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Simon R
3/24/2020 03:46:37 pm
Here’s to hoping I’m not the only one reading this.
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oliver m
3/31/2020 04:26:24 pm
I'm with you
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