MEM Wellness Team

  Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community December 28, 2020 Embracing our Extended Family How members of the community, friends (old and new), colleagues and our neighbors have played a huge part in finding happiness this year. When family from far away couldn't visit, we noticed extra smiles from our neighbors. When our regular date nights and dinners out came to a stope, we changed our gatherings to socially distanced outside BBQs and Zoom gatherings. We sent funny GIFs and resent old pictures to those we shared experiences with before we stayed home. We hugged our loved ones at home a little tighter in appreciation of the extra time that we've spend with them at home. We said thank you and please more than we ever have in the past and showed a greater appreciation for the little things. Reconnecting to your Inner Child Do you remember your hopes and dreams from your childhood. Are you living your best life with a glimpse of these child-like aspiration...

  Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community December 20, 2020 Comfort and Joy...  instead of Panic and Exhaustion Say “NO”, honor your boundaries  Engage in activities that foster want instead of “should” Hydrate, Breathe, Sleep & Limit your screen time.  Journal! Dump the ruminating thoughts, limiting feelings and frustrations.  Finish the journaling session with gratefulness.  How to...Journaling: Many of us are not good at writing down our feelings. As our thoughts and feelings start to control the way we interact with people we see at work or the community and most importantly those we love, that's the time to try committing to journaling.  Many have found that it is an emotional release. You may notice patterns and then you may be able to see through the words a lead to problem solving. You will find confidence when you look back on struggles that you've overcame. You'll noticed that journaling is a great way to doc...

Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community December 13, 2020 Boundaries Oversharing has become normalized. We should create boundaries and teach our children to do the same. Let's focus on how to keep adult worries with adults. Boundaries are the invisible lines we draw with ourselves and others to keep our self concept and privacy intact. Our identity and integrity depend on them. Model the behaviors, children learn first by observation. Awareness and self control can go a long way, children are intuitive. They sense stress or joy through watching body language and hearing the tone in our voices. Pay attention to the topics that can be confusing or stressful: money, illness, strains in relationships, gossip and other toxic behaviors. Social media is tricky, our children don't understand who is privileged to see our posts. Curb their exposure to your platforms. Expressing yourself and managing these boundaries are important. Choose someone who will respect y...

Memorial Wellness Weekly Newsletter   Parent/Teacher/Community December 4, 2020 Energy The universe responds to two energies - thoughts and feelings. We attract the energy that we put out. Here are a few ideas of how to connect and make the most of our energy:  Positive thoughts result in positive experiences. Positive feelings will reflect these experiences. Be open and willing to allow the positive moments to happen. Stay in the now and notice the small moments of positive energy as they connect us to each other through the experiences we share with ourselves and others. Try breathing with the whole body, visualization (water sources are great and energy inducers) and journaling feelings, thoughts and sources of gratitude. Join the Positivity Challenge! Read of the week:  Because By: Mo Willems December Theme:  Self Advocacy The power of your words Visit:   Ms. Hodgdon's Interactive Office Listen:  How to Trade Expectations for Appreciation  Watch:...