Simple Things You Can Do Today to Optimize Your Mental Wellness

• Go for a walk – A 10-15 minute walk outdoors, especially in nature, can boost mood and reduce stress.
• Practice deep breathing – Try inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8 seconds to calm your nervous system.
• Stretch or move – Gentle stretching or a quick burst of physical activity (like jumping jacks) can release tension and increase energy.
• Journal – Spend 5 minutes journaling your thoughts or listing three things you're grateful for.
• Call a friend or family member – Reach out to someone who lifts you up.
• Give yourself a break – Allow yourself permission to step away from stressors and take a short mental reset.
• Focus on what you can control – Let go of things outside your influence and channel energy into productive tasks.
• Reframe negative thoughts – Challenge negative self-talk by considering alternative, more positive perspectives.

(Damian Geleyns, Wellness Kids Summit)

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