Escanaba Sr/Jr High School Student Wellness

 

This is Jim Thorpe. Look closely at the photo, you can see that he's wearing different socks and shoes. This wasn't a fashion statement. It was the 1912 Olympics, and Jim, an American Indian from Oklahoma represented the U.S. in track and field. On the morning of his competitions, his shoes were stolen. Luckily, Jim ended up finding two shoes in a garbage can. That's the pair that he's wearing in the photo. But one of the shoes was too big, so he had to wear an extra sock. Wearing these shoes, Jim won two gold medals that day. This is a perfect reminder that you don't have to resign to the excuses that have held you back. So what if life hasn't been fair? What are you going to do about it today? Whatever you woke up with this morning; stolen shoes, ill health, failed relationships, failed business, don't let it stop you from running your race. You can experience more in life if you'll get over the excuses and get on with living. You can have reasons or

·           ·        Don't be afraid to tell people you love them! Always be nice to your mother! Don't take yourself too seriously! Be flexible! Try and try again! Learn how to compliment men and women. Start by complimenting your own mother, father and siblings. Spend quality time with the people you love (FAMILY). You never know when they may be gone forever. Be kind and respectful to other people including yourself. Don't let fear dictate your actions. Overcome the fear! Believe in yourself! When you are visiting someone in their home, never show up empty handed!  Let them know that you are excited about seeing them. Learn the art of "Killing with Kindness". Go out of your way to not be confrontational. Try to walk away from every moment getting someone to either smile, to say thank you, or to be at peace with the situation. Interpersonal Communication Skills are extremely important and make the world a better place. Do not be late. Give yourself extra time. S

   

 Wait…What? The Story: A carpenter who was nearing retirement told his boss that he was ready to end his career and spend his time with his wife and family. He would miss his work, but he felt it was time to spend his time with the people who were important to him. His boss was saddened by this news, as this carpenter had been a good, reliable employee for many years. He asked the carpenter if he could do him a favor and build just one more house. The carpenter reluctantly conceded, even though his passion for building had faded. While he was building this last house, his normal work ethic faded and his efforts were mediocre, at best. He used inexpensive and inferior materials and cut corners wherever he could. It was a poor way to finish such a dedicated career that he once had. When the carpenter was finished, his boss came to look at the house. He gave the key to the carpenter and said, “This house is my gift to you for all of the hard work you have done for me over the years.”  The

 

 Work and School can be frustrating at times.  We will all have tough days!  Take a moment to breathe.  A small breathe can bring things right back into perspective!  Inhale.. 1.....2.....3....hold! Release.  Exhale  1....2.....3.....

 Here is the comic I quickly created to give it a try! Here is the link is the link to begin creating your own!  Enjoy!! https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

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(Written by a Unknown Teacher)  What Students Really Need to Hear It’s 4 a.m.  I’ve struggled for the last hour to go to sleep.  But, I can’t.  Yet again, I am tossing and turning, unable to shut down my brain.  Why?  Because I am stressed about my students.  Really stressed.  I’m so stressed that I can only think to write down what I really want to say — the real truth I’ve been needing to say — and vow to myself that I will let my students hear what I really think tomorrow. This is what students really need to hear: First, you need to know right now that I care about you. In fact, I care about you more than you may care about yourself.  And I care not just about your grades or your test scores, but about you as a person. And, because I care, I need to be honest with you. Do I have permission to be honest with you — both in what I say and how I say it? Here’s the thing: I lose sleep because of you.  Every week. Before I tell you why, you should understand the truth about school. You s

 Sweet Dreams The Story: A young boy and girl were enjoying a pleasant afternoon playing outside in their neighborhood together. The boy showed the girl his collection of beautiful, unique marbles. In turn, the girl showed the boy the handful of candy that she had just gotten for her birthday. The boy proposed that the two of them switch–he would give her all of his marbles if she handed over all of her candy. The girl agreed, as she found the marbles to be beautiful as well. The boy handed over all of his marbles, but kept one–the most exquisite one of them all–in his pocket. The girl kept her promise and gave the boy all of her candy. You have to be a participating factor in your relationship if you want it to be built on trust. That night, the girl was happy with the exchange and peacefully went to sleep. The boy, however, couldn’t sleep, as he was up wondering if the girl had secretly kept some of her candy, just like he did with the marble. The Moral: If you don’t give 100% in you

 

                                 Having A Best Friend   A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face. The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand; “Today my best friend slapped me in the face.” They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mud and started drowning, but the friend saved him. After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone; “Today my best friend saved my life.”  The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him; “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?” The other friend replied;  “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can

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    The man doesn’t know that there is a snake underneath. The woman doesn’t know that there is a stone crushing the man. The woman thinks: “I am going to fall! And I can’t climb because the snake is going to bite me! Why can’t the man use a little more strength and pull me up!” The man thinks: “I am in so much pain! Yet I’m still pulling you as much as I can! Why don’t you try and climb a little harder!?” The moral is — you can’t see the pressure the other person is under, and the other person can’t see the pain you’re in. This is life, whether it’s with work, family, feelings or friends, we should try to understand each other. Learn to think differently, perhaps more clearly and communicate better. A little thought and patience goes a long way. Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Always be kind and respectful.

                                         Example list of core values Here is a list of example core values that could assist you in your life.  I spent much of my life standing in the mirror and asking myself. Who Am I?  What Am I About? What Is My Purpose Here?   You can use this list as inspiration when deciding on your own core values, understanding what others might select as their core values.  The list below are great areas to work on in our lives.  From youth to elderly.  Time is open…. These are things that can be worked on daily.  Give it a chance.  Read through the list and evaluate if the subject is an area that you could improve.  There is no pass or fail on this.  Every value you work on is improving your life one step at a time.    Challenge yourself to work on a couple of the values at a time.  As you improve on one… take on another! Acceptance Achievement Adventure Bravery Community Creativity Curiosity Family Friendships Growth Happiness Hard work Honesty Humility

Gratitude: A Worksheet Reviewed by:  KidsHealth Behavioral Health Experts en español La gratitud: hoja de trabajo Brain research shows that positive emotions, like gratitude, can benefit our bodies and minds. Feeling grateful for what we have (instead of obsessing about what we don't) helps with many different aspects of our lives — like relieving stress and boosting determination to try again when things don't work out the way we want. This worksheet can help you start thinking about  gratitude . Print out the page and write your answers to the questions in the spaces below. The act of writing down feelings of gratitude can reinforce this powerful emotion. For a daily reminder to practice gratitude, post your answers where you'll see them each day or keep them in a gratitude journal. Then, make it a habit to pause each day to  notice and appreciate  what's good in your life. Write down a gratitude ritual you do now. For example, giving thanks before a meal or pausing b

Vision Board When the current world seems overwhelming, take time to look ahead. Create a vision board of all the things you are looking forward to in the coming months. Mini Vision Board Materials: Index cards (3x5 or 5x8) or 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper/card stock Magazines Markers, colored pencils, or crayons Scissors Glue Glitter tape to frame the vision board Mini vision boards are a great way to keep yourself motivated for achieving your goals!  You could even hang the smaller sized vision boards in your locker next year. Glitter tape is a fun way to frame the vision boards for a finishing touch.

Hi Students!!  Here is an opportunity for you to get free audio books on your phone or onto you kindle/ Ereader, etc.  Check it out!  https://www.audiobooksync.com

Here is a great resource for viewing Virtual Field Trips  

  Why do ducks have tail feathers? To cover their buttquacks!

  There once was a blind woman who hated herself purely because she could not see. The only person she loved was her boyfriend, as he was always there for her. She said that if she could only see the world, then she would marry him. One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her – now she could see everything, including her boyfriend. Her loving boyfriend asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The woman was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and wrote a short note to her saying: “Just take care of my eyes, dear.” Moral of the story: When our circumstances change, so does our mind. Some people may not be able to see the way things were before, and might not be able to appreciate them.

IMPORTANT AND INTERESTING: Here is a fantastic short video in reference to Addiction Disorders, Abuse and Temptation!  This one is good for any young middle school student and up to see.  Click on the link below!  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J3wMarz60d6KB2WIuUOHfGBY7nHjOyCy/view?usp=sharing  

Here is a song that reminds me to never give up trying.  Life has roadblocks and sometimes we have to take detours..  But we don't need to "Break Our Stride!  LOL!  It's a catchy tune!  I like that that the song is upbeat and shows determination.   Some of the lyrics may not pertain to your life but the message of being positive is!  Enjoy!

  RESILIENCE Currently their is a lot of negative chatter about the chaos of our communities, states, country, and world.  We are hearing and seeing so much negativity. The Covid-19 Pandemic, and Presidential Elections have not brought out our best as people.  We are often left having so many unresolved feelings that we do not know how to channel.   When chaos happens in a person’s life it can often cause a person to be imbalanced.  We often see negativity, lack of patience,  lack of  self control over our feelings in understanding that we often look at things only through our  eyes and not  the eyes of others.    Uncertain times means navigating changes in our life that we sometimes can't control.  So how do we keep ourselves healthy, optimistic, patient, loving and humble in a time that is so self serving and chaotic?         Resilience Circles   It is important to connect with people who lift you up and point you in the right direction, when you feel like you are on a runaway Fe