Think about a challenging situation at school - learning something new, a disagreement with a friend, losing at sport etc. What strengths helped you deal with it? Write or draw about it. How could this strength help you now manage online learning at home?  

Choose the strength that you will focus on this week. It might be one you like, want to develop, admire in someone else. Write down 2 new ways you will use this strength this week. You might like to set a SMART goal, visit our website for ideas: www.growingstrongminds.com 

What mindfulness will you do today? Mindfulness helps us focus our attention, making it easier for us to learn. It also calms our brain. Try to schedule mindfulness into your day. You could mindfully hang out the washing, do the dishes, make your bed and mindfully walk through the house. Do this by focusing all your attention and thoughts on the activity and doing it slowly. Try a mindfulness exercise from Smiling Mind www.smilingmind.com.au

When we experience positive emotions it boosts our immune system. One way to feel good is to savour the good times. You can savour a conversation, a hot shower, yummy food, music, sunshine, anything. Focus all your attention on it, using as many senses as possible. What does it sound like, feel like, what can you see, taste and smell? Record these emotions in your gratitude journal every day for a week. 

Make a list at the end of each day of 3 things that went well and why. Share these with your family. They may be big or small e.g. I had a great breakfast which gave me energy, I learnt a new maths strategy, I did a mindfulness exercise for 5 minutes ( 1 minute longer than yesterday) and felt relaxed afterwards! 

​Look at and use some of the features in the Wellbeing Hub Website. Share what you have found with a friend.     

Write about 3 -5 things that you are grateful every day for this week. Try to focus on people and experiences over objects. Explain why you are grateful for each. Younger children can draw 2 things they are grateful for. Create your own Gratitude Journal. Think about this activity at the beginning of the week, so as you are on the lookout for things that go well throughout the week. See www.growingstrongminds.com for more information.