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#WellnessWednesday Tip: Take some time to do the things you really enjoy. Pleasant events can lead to positive emotions that can cancel out negative feelings.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Give to others. Making a contribution to the community, however small, increases social wellbeing. Many feel a sense of contributing through meaningful work, but this could also mean volunteering, helping a neighbor or performing small acts of kindness.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Create flow: the state of being so highly involved in an enjoyable activity that you lose track of time. This usually happens when the level of challenge is about right for your level of skill. Flow can happen during work, hobbies, creative arts or sports.

As part of #WMHD , take these 5 steps to well being: - Connect - Be active - Take notice - Keep learning - Give

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Identify and use your strengths. Finding out what you are really good at and using those talents can increase wellbeing. A free strengths questionnaire is available at buff.ly/2kv1T8q. Using your strengths to help others creates a sense of purpose.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Develop gratitude. Count your blessings. Try keeping a gratitude journal and write down 3 positive things each day. This can lead to increased wellbeing.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Reduce stress by giving yourself a little extra time to get to places so that you’re not rushing. Try giving yourself an extra 5 minutes – it can make a big difference!

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Take time for self-care. For instance, plan some time for yourself each day to read a book, go for a walk, watch a favorite TV program, or relax!

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Reduce stress. Sometimes life’s demands become too much. Stress can have a negative impact on your health. Look for ways to reduce stress. Deal with problems, lean on supports, and take time for self-care.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Solve problems. Problems are a common source of stress & can contribute to anxiety. Therefore, it is important to start identifying & dealing with your problems. However, it can be hard to know which problems to tackle & how to go about solving them.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Learn to relax. Relaxation strategies can help lower your overall tension & stress. But relaxation is more than sitting on the couch watching TV. What makes a difference is “deep” relaxation, the opposite of what your body experiences when under stress.

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Establish social supports. It’s important to have people in your life you can count on. It helps to be able to talk to a friend when you’ve had a bad day or are struggling with a problem. Having a good social network has been linked to greater well-being.

Remember, you are in the driver's seat of your life and future. What you put into your life helps determine what you get out of it. ✌️

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Become active. Regular exercise can have a positive impact on both your emotional and physical health. In fact, exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing stress and anxiety.

Be caring, listen non-judgmentally, show compassion, have empathy. Suicide is preventable. #changealife #take5tosavelives

#WellnessWednesday Tip: Set goals. You'll be more motivated and positive if you give yourself goals to work towards throughout the school year.