Thinking about Thinking...

PRINCIPLES OF CHARACTER - GENEROSITY

  • TRY TO UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER'S FEELINGS AND MOODS
  • GIVER EACH OTHER ROOM TO CHANGE AND GROW
  • GIVE EACH OTHER COMPLEMENTS
  • DON'T PUT EACH OTHER DOWN
  • LISTEN TO EACH OTHER
  • CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER
HINTS FOR GOOD MENTAL HEALTH...
  • GET ENOUGH SLEEP AND REST
  • Lack of sleep can lessen your ability to deal with stress by making you more ittirable.
  • Take more rest periods of you don't sleep well.
  • EXERCISE REGUALRLY
  • Physical activity creates an outlet for mental stress to be released.

  • LEARN TO LISTEN TO YOUR BODY
  • Your body will give you warninng signs and signal when you are scared, stressed, and uncomfortable.
  • Listen and trust.

  • TALK OUT YOUR PROBLEMS
  • Remember to talk out your problems not act them out.
  • Talking out your problems with a trusted and respected friend or therapist is a sign of strength not weakness.

  • BALANCE WORK WITH PLAY
  • Avoid relying on drugs and alcohol to deal with problems.
  • Seek real solutions not temporary ones.

  • LEARN TO ACCEPT WHAT YOU CANNOT CHANGE
  • Learn the difference between what you can and cannot change in your life.

  • SERVICE TO OTHERS
  • Reach out to others.
  • Learn to love and trust one step at a time.
  • Build friendships.

  • TAKE ONE THING AT A TIME
  • Walking requires taking one step at a time, so does solving problems or anything that we do.
  • Break down problems or tasks into smaller steps.

  • LEARN FROM YOUR EXPERIENCES
  • Learn from challenges in life.
  • See trials and problems as challenges and learning experiences for your growth not punishment.