Wednesday, November 17, 2021
It's Wellness Wednesday! This week our Wellness Wednesday Tip is: Gratitude!
What is it?
Gratitude is a strong emotional response and is a state of thankfulness. Thanking others, thanking ourselves, and identifying positive things in our everyday life in which we are grateful for can help bring positivity in our life.
Why? Benefits of gratitude:
- Psychological: Enhancing mood and
cultivating positive emotions and thoughts. Becoming more self
aware and aware of our surroundings.
- Physical: A stronger immune system, and
improved sleep schedules and energy.
- Social: More empathy and stronger communication.
How?
- Making
a gratitude journal/ list
- Complimenting
yourself or others
- Sending
small tokens/notes of appreciation
This is a great article about the Neuroscience of Gratitude from Positive Pyschology.com. It shares some more tips on how gratitude impacts us and ways we can integrate small practices into our routines. Check it out! https://positivepsychology.com/neuroscience-of-gratitude/
We also welcome ANYONE (teachers, staff, students, entire classes, clubs, etc!) to reach out to share ideas and tips, too. Email us! Michaela Paul (MSW Intern) paulm@arps.org OR Hannah (School Adjustment Counselor) carusoh@arps.org
- Psychological: Enhancing mood and
cultivating positive emotions and thoughts. Becoming more self
aware and aware of our surroundings.
- ASVAB Permission Slips DUE BY END OF DAY TODAY. Bring to Ms. Cuffee-Gray.Exam is from 9am-12pm - Guidance Office
- Model UN will be meeting today at 3:45 in Ms. Bourbeau’s room (325) for a debate. If you have any questions, email Kyle Crosby (crosbyak@arps.org), Quinn Schein (scheinqf@arps.org), or Mira Setty-Charity (settycharityma@arps.org).
- Are You A Female-Identified Person Who Wants to FLY?!!!Did you know that only 7% of all licensed pilots are women? See Ms. Cuffee-Gray to find out if you qualify for an amazing pilot license scholarship!
- Mary Shea Wright Flight ScholarshipThis particular scholarship is for a young lady who is a minimum of 16 years old who is interested in obtaining a private pilot's license. The entire cost of the training, the materials, exams, and instruction will be covered by the scholarship (about a $5,000-$7,000 cost). The student selected must be able to commit to completing the coursework, lessons and tests in 12 months. Northampton Airport.
- Learn About Allied Health Careers at STCC on November 30thSTCC's Allied Health Careers Exploration Night which will be held in-person on Tuesday, November 30th from 4:30pm-7:30pm in Building 20 on the STCC campus.
- Please support POCU’s snack sale TODAY, after school, in the cafeteria.
