DIY Well-being Activities

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…

We spend so much time preoccupied with where we are going or what we need to do next that it can be hard to focus on the moment. Slowing down…

We all know that gratitude is important, but sometimes we can use a tangible reminder to cultivate it. Gratitude can help us: Strengthen relationships Increase happiness and life satisfaction Improve…

The two-minute mornings journal prompt, based on a book written by Neil Pasricha, is a quick activity that fosters a positive mindset you can carry throughout the day. There are…