01/09/2026
đź’ˇThis month's SEL tip comes from Red Oak's Manager of Prevention and SEL Services, Joli Oliver, OCPS.
Build Self-Awareness
Kick off the year by reflecting on who you are and what matters most.
Identify Your Core Values
Write down your top 3 values (like kindness, honesty, creativity, or courage).
Ask yourself:
- How do these values guide my choices?
- Am I living in a way that reflects what matters to me?
Bonus: Build Emotional Awareness
Try a daily Feelings Check-In—pause each morning to name how you’re feeling (using words like calm, anxious, excited, or frustrated).
These simple practices helps build emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and stronger decision-making.