Mental health first aid kit by Alana Teel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a by:Alana Teel en-us 2023-04-17 17:41:52 UTC 2023-04-17 18:03:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Grab a notebook 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557364482 When you are going through something mentally it is a good idea to take all of those stressing thoughts and write them in the journal. This also allows you to go back in the future, and see how much you have grown since that rough situation]]> 2023-04-17 17:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557364482 Grab a stress toy 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557370521 When negative emotions start to interrupt your thoughts and make you over think; its a good idea to grab a stress toy. Though these look like kids toys they can really help with your emotions; and help take your mind away from certain situations. ]]> 2023-04-17 17:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557370521 Take deep breaths 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557373871 When you are redirecting your gut reaction to failures; its a good idea to take some deep breaths and really thinking about what went wrong with this situation.]]> 2023-04-17 17:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557373871 Finding meaning in loss 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557378446 Taking time to talk to your friends about your problems can rally help you feel good mentally, and it can help you also get advice out of talking to your friends]]> 2023-04-17 17:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557378446 don't overthink situations 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557382541 Overthinking is something that many people struggle with including myself, so my advice is find a happy place; that makes you feel peaceful. For me that is at the beach when the sun is setting, because i feel a rush of happiness come to me.]]> 2023-04-17 17:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557382541 finding your passion 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557384630 Sports are a really good way to deal with your emotions because you brain is focused on doing the sport correctly. ]]> 2023-04-17 18:00:11 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557384630 take a moment to reassure yourself 08ateel https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557389117 taking 5 minutes in the morning to look in the mirror and tell yourself 5-10 good/positive things about yourself; can help boost your self esteem. ]]> 2023-04-17 18:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/08ateel/qg3zho3tlh7sme4a/wish/2557389117