Good morning and welcome to “Wellness Wednesday” from your schools’ SEAC (Social Emotional Awareness Counselors) Team. Check out the newsfeed for today’s topic: Gratitude #bethellegacy #onebethel #wellnesswednesday #gratitude
We want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and while we know that celebrating may look a little different than in years past, we hope that your day is still filled with family and love.
In those life seasons when tough times seem to keep coming, it is important to stay focused on the things you have to be grateful for. Gratitude is simply defined as the state of being grateful. It involves expressing thanks or appreciation for something, from a gift to life itself. While having a mindset focused on gratitude does not change your circumstances, it can change your mood and your perspective.
Below are a few benefits of practicing gratitude:
Gratitude involves recognition of the positive things in your life and how they affect you. This can range from acknowledging a beautiful flower you pass on the sidewalk to the feeling of thanks that comes from recovering from a serious illness.
If practicing gratitude is not a natural response for you, here are a few ways to get started:
gratitude exercises, such as journaling
paying attention to the little things in life, like the birds in the trees
telling someone you’re grateful for them or for something they did, even if it was a long time ago
doing something kind for someone in your life to express your gratitude
meditating on the positive aspects of your life
giving thanks through prayer
Cited from: Healthline.com
As always, if you have any questions about your child(ren)’s mental health, please feel free to contact your Bethel SEAC Team.
In Wellness,
Your SEAC Team: Sara Davidson (Grades: K-5) davidsons@blsk12.org Coleen Henderson (Grades: 6-12) hendersonc@blsk12.org