Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Wellness Wednesday: Lift Up

Happy Wellness Wednesday!



What does it mean to "lift up others"? It means to make one feel happier, more confident, or more contended.

What are ways you can lift others up?

Be encouraging. Encouragement is an expression and assurance of one’s hope and future in words, presence, and sincerity.

Be quick to forgive. When others make a mistake, be quick to forgive and forget; releasing them from guilt and shame that may take root in one’s heart when not dealt with over time.

Be understanding. Wisdom and understanding go hand in hand. Understanding starts by being an active listener, asking intelligent questions to gain further insights, and being accepting of what the speaker is sharing. Then, answer without condemning. Or don’t answer at all and decide to just be a listening ear.

Be positive! Positive thinking goes beyond having the drive and motivation for personal success. Positive thinking is explicit, definite, and outspoken. It’s contagious. Build up your loved ones with your positiveness, allowing them to be open for better things to come.

Love. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 

Read more at https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ten-simple-ways-to-build-each-other-up/

Kindness Challenge:

Stop to help. One example is when you see someone in the store parking lot who needs help with their groceries, stop and ask if you can help. Sometimes all they need is an offer for assistance.


Self-Care Tip:

Look your self in the mirror and smile big. Smiling releases endorphins, which helps a person feel happier and more positive,



We all need someone to talk to, someone who listens, and someone who understands. Your Sweetwater High School Counselors are here for you. We are just an email, video chat, or phone call away. 


Virtual Wellness Room

Please visit our Virtual Wellness Room to take a break from your online classes. Do some breathing exercises, stretch, or play a game. It's OK to take a time out in the middle of the day for a "brain break".
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources

Get the latest information on specific SBCS programs and services as well as efforts to support the wider community and additional resources as we monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts. https://southbaycommunityservices.org/covid-19-resources/