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23/2/2023

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Everywhere you go, people are looking down at their phones, watching other people living their best life. I do it myself sometimes. We sit there watching people explore the world, fall in love, having fun with their friends, celebrating special occasions... We're just feeding our FOMO. And ironically, the more we sit there scrolling, the less living we're doing and the more we're missing out on. Don't get me wrong, social media isn't all bad. There are some great accounts out there with some uplifting posts. It starts to be a problem when we follow accounts that make us feel bad about ourselves and when we spend too much time online. So, why don't you put your phone down for a while. Watch the world go by around you. Do something fun. Be spontaneous. Look up!
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February 07th, 2023

7/2/2023

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Another important part of emotional intelligence is self-regulation. According to Very Well Mind this means the ability to manage your emotions. Someone once said, 'your emotions are like a toddler, you can't let them drive and you can't put them in the boot.' Learning self-regulation is like teaching the toddler to drive. One way to develop self-regulation is to learn to distract yourself. The good thing about uncomfortable emotions is that they pass. Sometimes they last a long time but they don't last forever. When you use distraction to cope with emotional distress, it's like putting something in the fridge to cool it down. It's still there but it's not as hot. When you're at school or work it might be difficult to distract yourself. Here are some suggestions though it depends on your school policies:
  • Go for a short walk - ask to go to the bathroom
  • Talk to someone - a trusted teacher of school chaplain or counsellor
  • Use a fidget toy
  • Journal
  • Draw
  • Do some deep breathing.

Here are some ideas if you're at home:
  • Shoot some hoops
  • Get out in nature
  • Have a shower or bath
  • Listen to some music
  • Watch funny Youtube videos
  • Create something
  • Talk to a friend.

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Back to school anxiety

25/1/2023

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January 18th, 2023

18/1/2023

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Mindful Puzzles

11/1/2023

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Get Outside: Build a sandcastle

10/1/2023

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Get Outside: Go for a swim

22/12/2022

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Get Outside: Alphabet walk

1/12/2022

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Grab a friend, go for a walk, and try to find something starting with each letter of the alphabet. You might have to get creative for some letters.
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Emotional Intelligence

29/11/2022

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Mind Tools defines Emotional intelligence as "the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of people around you." They explain that emotionally intelligent people "have strong relationships, and they manage difficult situations calmly and effectively. They're also likely to be resilient in the face of adversity." It sounds like something that everyone would want, but not everyone has it. We're going to look at some ways to increase your emotional intelligence in the next few weeks. You can find the Mind Tools online emotional intelligence quiz at - https://www.mindtools.com/axbwm3m/how-emotionally-intelligent-are-you. 
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Get outside  - grounding

24/11/2022

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Taking your shoes off and walking barefoot in the natural environment is called grounding or earthing. Some of the benefits of grounding include:
  • Lower stress hormones
  • Decrease in anxiety and depression
  • Better sleep
  • Releases tension
  • Improved immune system
  • Increased sense of well-being
So, what are you waiting for? Just be careful of prickles.
Source: https://welldoing.org/article/earthing-benefits-being-barefoot
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