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02/18/2020

We tend to breathe without intention throughout the day. Take a moment and breathe deeply. Take a deep inhale and slow exhale. When was the last time you practiced mindful breathing?

When you need a moment to refocus your energy, collect your thoughts, or simply calm yourself, your breath is your superpower. All you have to do is take several long deep breaths to reset your brain and refocus your negative energy. It’s that simple!

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02/15/2020

Start your day with this mood-boosting smoothie!

1 frozen banana sliced

2/3 cup almond milk

1 Tablespoon almond butter

1 Tablespoon flax meal

Who’s trying it?!

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02/09/2020

...Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems? FALSE
..People with mental health needs, even those who are managing their mental illness, cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job? FALSE
..Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns? TRUE

…Once a friend or family member develops mental health problems, he or she will never recover? FALSE

…Prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders focuses on addressing known risk factors? TRUE

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02/06/2020

Growth is an important factor in building self-worth.

How do you challenge yourself? Do you shy away from challenges?

I challenge you to do something that scares you today!

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02/03/2020

Stop overthinking all of life’s riddles, you don’t need all of the answers. Overthinking can cause you to miss out on the beautiful journey of life. Accept things as they are and the fact that there may be things you can’t change. Take time to slow down and be still. Try to find a few minutes of stillness in each day just to appreciate where you are.

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01/31/2020

Check out these meals to boost your mood: https://greatist.com/happiness/25-meals-boost-your-mood

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01/28/2020

At least half of all Americans experience some form of mental instability at some point in life, so you're not alone!

There are plenty of methods available to help. Cognitive behavior therapy, for example, is a form of therapy can help correct negative thought patterns and behaviors to get you feeling better!

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01/26/2020

Color Psychology is a real phenomenon. For instance, shades of blue, black, and red are linked to confidence.

Affirmations are also a widely used confidence technique. Some to try include:

-I am competent, smart, and able.

-I am growing and changing for the better.

-I love the person I am becoming.

Also, you can start a confidence journal. Writing can give your mind the power you need to succeed. Write about being confident, why you want confidence, and how your life will be better once you feel more self-confident!

Confidence is important in all aspects of our lives. Let's build together. Feeling confident enough? Give a little boost! We are here to help you!

01/25/2020

The World Health Organization published a report that states it is possible to prevent mental disorders by addressing issues such as work, housing, childcare, and education among others.

Let’s take a look at the strategies:

Keep good physical health

Challenge your brain

Learn anger management

Control and lower stress

Nurture relationships

Take time out for fun and leisure

Work on self-esteem

Think positive

Sleep well

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01/23/2020

There are 4 main factors which impact our level of self-confidence know as the 4 P’s: Perspiration- our attitude toward fear and anxiety,

Peers- comparisons to others, Parents- the support we were given by our families, Performance- academic or career.

Confidence is important in all aspects of our lives. Let's build together. Feeling confident enough? Give a little boost! We are here to help you!

01/22/2020

Myth #1 Prevention doesn't work. It is impossible to prevent mental illnesses.

Myth #2 Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Why bother when you can just take a pill?

Myth #3 People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Myth #4 There is no hope for people with mental health problems.

WRONG x4!

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01/20/2020

Self-confidence can be influenced by self-esteem which is shaped by our self-perceptions, and are formed by three factors:

-what we think about ourselves

-what others think of us

-what we think others think of us

Consider how you perceive each factor and what adjustments you can make to change any negatives into positives.

Confidence is important in all aspects of our lives. Let's build together. Feeling confident enough? Give a little boost! We are here to help you!

01/19/2020

Check out this talk by Athletic Director and head coach, Dr. Joseph. Dr. Joseph talks about self-confidence as a skill. Practice makes perfect! This can also be applied to building self-confidence. Take a moment to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-HYZv6HzAs

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01/17/2020

The best way to increase your confidence after you have failed at something is to:

A. Immediately quit. Obviously you'll never be good at it, so you should just give up.

B. Find someone else to blame... it's best if the failure wasn't your fault.

C. Switch to doing something you know you are good at, and then stick to doing only the things that you are certain you will find.

D. Acknowledge your failure, figure out what went wrong, think of different strategies, or get some advice on how to be more successful, then try again

Some quick ways to feel more confident before a challenge are:

A. Give yourself a pep talk

B. Strike a power pose

C. Imagine yourself succeeding at first

D. All of the above

If you answered D for both- you’re RIGHT!

Confidence is important in all aspects of our lives. Let's build together. Feeling confident enough? Give a little boost! We are here to help you!

01/16/2020

Stress is a natural response. It helps us to respond quickly to dangerous situations. However, sometimes stress gets out of control and the body stays in the ‘fight or flight’ response which can be harmful to health.

Stress can lead to emotional changes intensifying feelings of anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, or frustration. Behavior changes may also be experienced, such as being withdrawn, indecisive, or inflexible. You may even experience bodily changes which result in headaches, nausea, and indigestion.

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01/14/2020

Changing your mindset can impact your self-confidence.

Here’s and example of a ‘fixed mindset’: "It doesn't matter how hard I try; there are some things that I will never be able to learn."

Here’s an example of a ‘growth mindset’: "Learning and playing sports that are challenging to me, even when they are difficult, helps to develop my talent"

Want to find out more about your mindset? Take this quiz: http://mindsetonline.com/testyourmindset/step1.php

Confidence is important in all aspects of our lives. Let's build together. Feeling confident enough? Give a little boost! We are here to help you!

01/13/2020

#1 Be willing to listen to other’s suggestions and be ready to compromise.

#2 Meditate, relax, and try to think of pleasant things.

#3 Visualize how you can manage a stressful situation more successfully.

#4 Take one thing at a time.

#5 Make good nutrition choices.

#6 Share your feelings.

#7 Be flexible, yet structured.

You are not alone, we are here for you!

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