DIY Well-being Activities

There are many benefits to giving and receiving thank you notes. Expressing gratitude in a handwritten note boosts positive emotions and well-being for both the person writing the thank you…

Mindfulness & Well-Being Mindfulness: the state of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment while acknowledging one’s feelings and thoughts without passing judgement. 3 Qualities of Mindfulness: Intention to cultivate…

How does journaling work, and why should we practice it? Journaling works on multiple levels: It allows us to express our emotions, which can support our well-being by letting us…

Overcoming fears often requires that we develop a more positive association with the thing that we fear. We can shift our perception through positive reinforcement and positive self talk. Engaging…

Why are friendships important? Friendship strengthens mental health by: Increasing sense of belonging and purpose Boosting happiness and reducing stress Improving self-worth and self-confidence Reducing risk of depression Providing support…

Why does our sleep matter, and why should we track it? Sleep is an essential part of our life. Poor sleep can negatively affect our memory, mental health, and academic…

Routines provide us with structure to navigate competing responsibilities. Routines are most helpful when they can adapt to our present and future needs. So, support well-being by giving yourself permission…

What are calm strips? Similar to stress toys, Calm Strips are a slim and discrete stress tool to help with focus and attention. Calm Strips were designed to help manage…

Why should we celebrate our progress? It’s easy to think of progress as linear, or to focus on our challenges rather than our success. In truth, most of us make…

We all have places and people that are special to us, and many of us have photos as reminders of them. Looking at photos like these often will make us…