It's Mindfulness Monday!
Congratulations to each and every one of you. You've made it to the last day of the challenge. We hope you take some time today to revel in your accomplishments and show some pride in the progress you have made. Thank you for showing up, whether you logged every day, only logged once or twice, or simply followed along and read the emails. Your interactions with us were what made this all a huge success. Thank you for participating along with us. Take some time today to practice mindfulness. Follow the link below for a guided meditation facilitated by our very own Sam Wilt for Mental Health Month last year. Keep an eye out in the coming days for the announcement of our challenge winners.
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It's Celebrity Sunday!
Today is the second to last day of our challenge. We've been on a wild ride together! Rather than focus on just one celebrity today, let's honor 52 of them. Follow the link below to People Magazine, where they have featured 52 celebrities who have openly shared about their struggles with mental illness. Remember, mental health is a concern for everyone, no matter what your life is like. Think about it today: how has mental illness impacted your life or the lives of those around you? It's Stress Awareness Saturday!
Today, let's focus on ways you can practice stress management in your day to day life. There are so many different healthy ways to manage your stress. Yes, often we're drawn to ways that are not quite as healthy, but it's important to maintain a personal list of options that you can choose from. Often, mental health and wellness professionals recommend that you have a "toolbox" or a list of options to choose from that is accessible to you in an area where you'll see it. This is often recommended because when your brain goes into a stress-response mode, it's hard to think clearly and logically. Explore the article linked below and consider some ways you can manage your stress. If you're feeling up to it, take the time to write out your own stress management toolbox and put it up on your wall or somewhere else that you'll be able to access it when you need it. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm#:~:text=Effective%20stress%20management%20helps%20you,and%20meet%20challenges%20head%20on. Hello all, and Happy Friday!
Thank you for joining us in this journey so far! We have three days left of the challenge, so get those activities logged! Congratulations to this week's winners! You can watch the video at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5GGaPbRJ0mbgs8wxEq6cy0D-MwlTaUh/view?usp=sharing. In case you can't view the video, this weeks' winners are: Random Prize Winners Ryan Hench Samuel Steele Jason Lawler Sarah Sweeney Stacy Bokinsky Kid Prize Winners Kash B. Keller B. Lillian K. This week we're rewarding our TEEN participants who logged activities Rylie Sheets Annalise Abruzzese Joanna Genemans Congratulations again to all of our prize winners today and in the past several weeks. We'll be emailing you shortly to let you know what you've won, and it will be included in your medal packet next week. It's Community Spotlight Friday!
Today, we'd like to shine the spotlight on an organization that we work with quite a bit within Frederick County Public Schools. SHIP, or the Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership of Frederick County is an amazing organization that does so much for the children and teens who are in need locally. Go explore their website below to get an idea of what they do and how they do it. It's Thankful Thursday!
Good Morning, all! Happy Thursday! It's our last Thankful Thursday of the challenge. When we think of gratitude, many of us think of Thanksgiving and the Fall. Why do we need to relegate thankfulness and gratitude to holidays and cold weather? Take some time today to practice gratitude with 5 activities you can practice all year long. Have a fantastic day! It's Wellness Wednesday!
Happy hump day! You've made it halfway through the week. Can you all believe we only have a few days left of May? We can't either! Today, check out How Right Now from the CDC for some resources designed to promote wellness and health during the Coronavirus Pandemic. If you haven't signed up for a pick up slot or let us know about how to get your medal to you, please do that today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44aeaa2ba5f4c07-medal. It's Togetherness Tuesday!
Today we'd like to highlight the support groups within our community. The link below will take you to a list curated by Frederick Community College. Check it out to explore some of the many support groups in and around Frederick. It's the last week of our challenge! Set a goal this week to push yourself just a little bit farther! You can do it! Also, remember to sign up for a medal pick up slot or let us know if you'd like us to send you your medal or do a local drop off. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44aeaa2ba5f4c07-medal Happy Tuesday, all! It's Mindfulness Monday!
How do you practice mindfulness? Is it something you incorporate into your daily life? Have you heard all about it and aren't quite sure what to do with that information? Check out mindful.org for some fabulous resources and information. It's Celebrity Sunday!
Today we're talking about Prince Harry. He's made news in quite a few ways over the last couple of years. Did you know that he's talked about his own struggles with mental health? Here are the links from the image below: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ceciliarodriguez/2017/04/18/prince-harry-opens-up-about-his-20-years-of-mental-struggle/?sh=44ab748878ab https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a27097838/prince-harry-oprah-apple-tv-mental-health-documentary-series/ https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/prince-harry-keep-talking-mental-health-after-genetic-pain-raise-tensions-b935175.html |