Calm Your Body
We should all get about 7-9 hours.
What is sleep?
Upright movement of your body- one step in front of the other.
What is walking?
Writing down your thoughts on paper.
What is journaling?
You need someone you can talk to that you know well.
What is talk to a friend?
It feels very big to you, but you can break it into smaller pieces.
What is a problem?
Your body does this without your control.
What is breathing? Take some deep breaths!
Walking, running, elliptical, swimming....what ever you choose to do.
What is a workout/exercise?
Electronic Dance Music, Indie Rock, Country, Jazz, Metal.
What is music?
People that raised you and hopefully have your best interests in mind.
It can help when you take this perspective on your problems.
What is optimism?
Your body has groups of these and are used for lifting and pushing. Take some deep breaths and try to unwind these.
What is relax your muscles?
Ballroom, tap, ballet...all different versions of this sport.
What is dancing?
Sketching, painting, sculpting.
What is art?
In the dorm I am having a problem with my roommate. I should probably....
What is talk to my RA on the floor?
I am not good at this YET.....
What is growth mindset?
Focus your energy on something positive. This is how I can help others.
What is volunteering? What is helping others?
You love the outdoors when you are stressed. You might be doing this activity.
What is hiking? What is nature walk?
Thinking about food choices, healthy vs. unhealthy calories, three meals a day.
What are healthy eating habits?
I am feeling very lonely and disconnected. It might be a good idea for me to....
What is talk to a counselor/therapist?
I am writing down all that I need to accomplish for a particular issue or goal.
Group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines, originated in India.
What is yoga?
I want to be more active and love to play a certain sport. At Behrend, I will consider....
What is join an intramural sport/team on campus?
When you are centering and grounding yourself in the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
You feel well cared for, because you have built yourself a great group of people.
What is a social support network?
I can only do my best right now. I am keeping my focus on....
What is the current moment in time?