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Boarding wellness

THE HEALTHY MIND PLATTER

Seven daily essential mental activities to optimize brain matter and create well-being

 

-Focus Time

When we closely focus on tasks in a goal-oriented way, we take on challenges that make deep connections in the brain.

 

-Play Time

When we allow ourselves to be spontaneous or creative, playfully enjoying novel experiences, we help make new connections in the brain.

 

-Connecting Time

When we connect with other people, ideally in person, and when we take time to appreciate our connection to the natural world around us, we activate and reinforce the brain's relational circuitry.

 

-Physical Time

When we move our bodies, aerobically if medically possible, we strengthen the brain in many ways.

 

-Time In

When we quietly reflect internally, focusing on sensations, images, feelings and thoughts, we help to better integrate the brain.

 

-Down Time

When we are non-focused, without any specific goal, and let our mind wander or simply relax, we help the brain recharge.

 

-Sleep Time

When we give the brain the rest it needs, we consolidate learning and recover from the experiences of the day.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Melanie Bendfeld

Lisa Mulvihil

Samina Makhanbetazhiyeva

Lucy Zhu

 

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MONTHLY WELLNESS NEWSLETTER

January Wellness Newsletter

January 01, 2016

This month’s wellness focus is HEALTHY HABITS

New Year is a good time to focus on what matters and to kick start a fresh plan. First, reflect on what habits you have that are working well for you. Next, focus in and get inspired by looking at the 4 areas of wellness. What changes do you want to make this term?

December Wellness Newsletter

December 01, 2015

This month’s wellness focus is HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The comforts of home are awaiting for you in a few short days, but if it's the first time you're heading back home since you became a boarding student there are a few things that can help pave the way for a smoother, more comfortable transition back to the life you left behind a few months ago.

November Wellness Newsletter

November 01, 2015

This month’s wellness focus is BACK TO BASICS

Back to the Basics: Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition

October Wellness Newsletter

October 01, 2015

This month’s wellness focus is SELF-CARE

It’s anything that you do with the intention of caring for your physical,

emotional, social or academic wellness.

LISTEN UP! THIS PART IS IMPORTANT… Self -care is also about what you do to lessen your stress BEFORE it hits the limit (feeling exhausted, sad, hopeless or totally stressed out).

You are going to be much happier and healthier if you tune into your needs right now, and do what YOU need to do to stay healthy.

September Wellness Newsletter

September 08, 2015

This month’s wellness focus is RELATIONSHIPS.

September brings new friendships, new house brothers and sisters, teachers, classmates and house parents. A lot of your energy is spent on making new friends and re-connecting with old friends. Take a look at the tips below to help you get the most out of your relationships this year.

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