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National Stress Awareness Day

Jaclyn Baker
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November 3rd is National Stress Awareness Day. This day is celebrated on the first Wednesday in November.  

Everyone experiences stress at times and it can even be beneficial as it can help you respond better to some situations. But too much stress can interfere with your quality of life and result in physical and mental issues. Learning how to identify and reduce stressors is why National Stress Awareness Day exists.

Here are some ideas for helping you to decrease stress:

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National Stress Awareness Day 

Stress Management Tools And Resources

Stress Management: Breathing Exercises For Relaxation

Your Stress-Busting Checklist

How To Relax | 8 Relaxation Tips For Your Mental Health (YouTube)

How to Master The Art of Patience

Jaclyn Baker
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Do you ever have one of those days where you wish everything could be done yesterday?

Great things take time. Faster does not always mean better.

It’s time to talk about the art of patience.

Pay Attention to Your Emotions

The next time you catch yourself feeling restless or impatient, listen to what your mind and body are trying to tell you.

Have you felt this way before, or is this a new feeling?

Did something recently happen that may have triggered this feeling?

Are you anxious about an upcoming event?

Listening to our emotions can help us understand them on a deeper level.

Embrace The Waiting Game

There will always be events that take a little longer than you expected.  When you are stuck in traffic, there is nothing you can do to make the cars in front of you go any faster.

However, how you feel and react to the event is your choice.

Yes – staying calm won’t make traffic move any faster. However, it will make the journey far more pleasant.

Explore Healthy Distractions

A little healthy distraction can help make any waiting game far easier. It all comes down to being prepared and having a game plan.

Here’s an example.

Let’s say you’ve been putting off calling a customer support line due to the fear of being stuck on hold.

Organizing a few simple waiting game activities in advance can make all the difference. You can download an audiobook, fold your laundry or play a game on your phone.

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyer

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Bullying Prevention Month

Jaclyn Baker
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With the increase in technology and social media use by kids and teens, there are many new ways that they may be experiencing bullying, some of which are hard to track. October is Bullying Prevention Month and it aims to spread awareness of the dangers of bullying and show others what you can do to help out.

Bullying is harmful and makes individuals feel powerless due to constant verbal or physical mistreatment. Especially in the digital age, where cyberbullying can follow children home. 

This month, we are called to action by speaking up or encouraging those affected to reach out to someone they trust. When it comes to bullying we all have an important role to play. 

Teachers and parents can create a safe space for children and make sure they know that bullying is unacceptable. By having open communication in schools and at home, you can teach your children to spread empathy and respect their peers. 

You can also show them how to report bullying and why it’s important to help out other people if they see it happening.

Bullying Prevention Month is all about spreading awareness of the dangers of bullying and showing others what you can do to help out. 

We can work together and put an end to bullying. 

You can visit the resources below and learn more about bullying prevention. 

Bullying Prevention Month

Run, Walk, Roll Against Bullying Event 

Stop Bullying On The Spot

Resources For Educators and Families

Videos For Kids

Becoming More Authentic

Jaclyn Baker
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It’s not too late to start living more authentically and go after what you really want.

Here’s how…

Keep Your Goals In Mind

Here are a few questions to ask yourself: 

  • What do you find meaningful?
  • Do you enjoy what you do?
  • Where do you see yourself five years from now?
  • If you could change one thing about your life right now, what would it be?

It’s so easy to get lost and caught up in other people’s goals that we can forget to pursue our own or put them at the bottom of our priority list.

Once you establish what you truly want right now – you can go after it. 

Remember – if you can dream it, you can do it.

Listen To Your Thoughts

If something out of the ordinary makes you feel sad, happy or confused, don’t push those emotions aside. 

Take a closer look at them and get to know them on a deeper level. 

The sooner we challenge our thoughts, the sooner we can understand them.

It’s common for goals, priorities and feelings to change over time. 

What seemed insignificant to you last year could have an entirely different emotional meaning today. 

When in doubt – listen to your instincts. 

“Authenticity, living your truth, kindness – these are necessary virtues.” – Merle Dandridge

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