Kindness Club
You are not alone, support is available.
- Talk to a trusted adult
- Text HOME to 741-741
- National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
- National Eating Disorder Association:1-800-931-2237
- Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Support through Kehillah:
- Confidential counseling support with Sarah Lesser
- Reach out to your advisor
- Talk to any teachers you feel comfortable with
- Get peer support
Ways to Practice Gratitude
Find things to be grateful for. It can affect your mood and well-being in a really positive way (source). Try to “[c]ount your blessings” or “[k]eep a gratitude journal” (source). Try thanking someone via a note or even just “think[ing] about someone who has done something nice for you” (source).
Relaxing Playlists:
Check out these relaxing playlists!
Gentle Classical | Spotify Playlist
Peaceful Piano | Spotify Playlist
Deep House Relax | Spotify Playlist
Breathing Exercises
Doing some breathing exercises can help you relax yourself— check these simple breathing exercises out (source).
Some other ways to de-stress
Get out a journal and just journal or draw whatever you think of, even if it’s messy. Journaling can help you “reduce stress” (source). Furthermore, “the creation of art can provide… a distraction from stressful thoughts and experiences…” (source). Going outside and spending time in nature can also help with your well-being (source).
Meditations
Meditating can be a highly effective way to destress (source). You can check out this one-minute meditation, this one-minute meditation, or this 10-minute meditation for stress. Also, try using the HeadSpace website or downloading the HeadSpace App.
More Resources
For more resources, check out the sources that are used throughout this webpage– many include more information on wellness practices, in addition to research. You can also take a look at the Greater Good Science Center website from UC Berkeley for more research-based wellness practices (Ms. Lesser’s recommendation!).
Kindness Club was pleased to invite Sarah Meyer Tapia to speak with Kehillah students
Topic
Managing Stress Through Finals and Beyond:
The Science and (Practical) Practice of Wellbeing
Click the button below to view the recording.