Wellness

• Make a schedule for yourself each day, include meal times & breaks. Make sure you take your breaks even if it’s only a few minutes.
• Have a movement break each day even if it’s just a few minutes to stretch.
• Take device breaks and shut off all devices 1 hour before bedtime.
• Reach out to friends, trusted adults or Wellness Center staff if you need a listening ear & support.

EXERCISE:

Regular exercise is an instant mood booster! It has proven results for relieving symptoms of stress, anxiety, depression & improves self-esteem. Need some suggestions?

• GRAB SOME WHEELS: Skateboard, Rollerblade, Bike
• ALL SPORTS: Basketball/baseball/soccer/hockey/volleyball
• Walk or jog with a friend, pet, or with some earbuds & music!
• Ski/Snowboard

JOURNALING:

What’s so great about Journaling? Journaling can help you sort out your thoughts & feelings when there is no one available to help you talk through an issue or if you want to keep that issue private. Writing it out helps you become an outside observer to your thoughts. This is a great mindfulness activity! We have many journals to choose from so email Ms. Flowers if you’d like to pick one up.

ANIMALS:

West has a new school resource dog named Dani! Maybe you have seen her on our school’s Facebook & Instagram sites. Did you know you could schedule a virtual session to meet with Dani? Just email one of the Wellness Center Staff and we will connect with her handler, Mrs. Washburn to set up a time.

DIET & SLEEP:

Make sure you are getting enough sleep each night. When our bodies don’t get enough sleep at night, it negatively impacts our mood and learning. Make sure you are getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night. If you want info on how to set up a routine or learn about calming things to do at night, email a Wellness center staff person. We have lots of ideas you could try!

Just like sleep, eating a healthy diet is very important for mood & learning. We all know fruits, vegetables and protein are essential to maintain our physical health. Think of your body as a plant - we need to feed & water in order to grow.

If you want more information on eating healthy email a Wellness Center Staff person for some ideas. If your family could use help with getting food each month we work with a fantastic local food shelf that can help!

Your parent can also contact the food shelf directly.
ICA Food Shelf

 Social workers Ms. Flowers and Mr. Osland post mindfulness and wellness related videos in the This Week @ West videos and on WJH social media.

• Headspace is an approved app students can find in Self-Service. It offers everyday mindfulness and meditation for stress. Find out what mindfulness can do for you in just 3 minutes a day!
• Guided Meditation with Jessamyn Stanley
• Khan Academy's Meditation Library

• Erica Rascon - Deeply Rooted Yoga and Wellness
• Yoga With Adriene