when you find yourself stressed and have some 'weeds' popping up, try taking a walk, doing a quick breathing Keep track of what works to help you take your mind off your 'weeds' (your negative thoughts) and focus read a book, listen to music, drink cold water, do a craft, talk to someone you trust, 5 minutes of deep breathing, take a bath, play a game...

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Examples- brain breaks, deep breathing techniques , grounding exercises, mindful moments, origami,

when you find yourself stressed and have some 'weeds' popping up, try taking a walk, doing a quick breathing Keep track of what works to help you take your mind off your 'weeds' (your negative thoughts) and focus read a book, listen to music, drink cold water, do a craft, talk to someone you trust, 5 minutes of deep breathing, take a bath, play a game...

Take 3 deep breaths - in through the nose, out through the mouth, and remind yourself that there is no saw this adorable video from Sesame Street featuring Common and Colbie Caillat reminding us to belly breathe

If you see a child is anxious, re-establish the calm - take deep breaths, remind them that everything Sometimes all a child might need is a minute to breathe and a few mantras to repeat. Here are some examples: I am calm and peaceful You are okay I love myself I am safe Take a deep breath Kids can keep this card in their backpacks or teachers can tape it to the students' desks.

This project is a fun reminder to keep your flowers (your joyful & happy emotions) growing tall and bright

With shopping, planning, decorating and keeping things festive... staying on the brighter side of things skin will thank you : ) # 5 P R A C T I C E M I N D F U L N E S S Taking even 5 minutes to do some deep breathing can really help regulate your stress levels and keep you present this holiday season! We'd love to hear how you are keeping stress levels low this season! Thanks for reading along and remember, keep pulling your weeds! . . .

When in doubt - take a deep breath and practice patience.

in a moment of fear or anxiety, here is a little mindfulness technique that will help you catch your breath S - Stop, slow down T - Take some deep breaths, release the tension and negativity with each exhale O - Observe your body, feel how it calms down with your breath P - Proceed with what you were doing If

The memories buried down so deep that are too sad to think about... Write down as many you can. Once you feel your list is complete, take a step back and breathe.

DIY Dandelion Wreath: Use a wire hanger as your frame and string along dandelion heads! Gently pluck a dandelion from a field, taking care to keep its fluffy seed head intact. you gaze upon your dandelion wish jar, let it remind you to wish big, to dream boldly, and to always keep Dandelions have a long taproot that can reach deep into the ground, making them resilient and difficult