“For better or worse means no matter what life throws at us, not no matter what you do to me.” - Brenda Linn

19, 21

Family & Home  

When something is upsetting you...Name it...Take a deep breath...Imagine holding it gently in your hands. (This is a reminder to use this visualization myself and to teach it to you. I want to give you as many tools as I can to help you learn to cope with negative emotions in a healthy way.)

9-11

Character, Education & Self-Reliance   Emotional Development & Mental Health  

Talk to people like they belong and are valued exactly as they are in that moment.

12-14, 21

Emotional Development & Mental Health   Relationships & Career  

make your own latch board / "busy board" for plenty of hours of learning and entertainment. Find lots of great ideas on Pinterest.

1-2

Science, Technology, Skills & General Knowledge   Fun, Adventure & Travel  

Happiness comes from giving and helping, not buying and having.

14, 19

Family & Home   Character, Education & Self-Reliance   Emotional Development & Mental Health   Social Justice, Civics & Humanitarianism  

Keep in mind the human tendency (rightly or wrongly) to think “how it ends is how it was”. Could be a work shift, a class, a relationship, etc. try to end on a good note.

16, 21

Faith & Philosophy  

Kindness is key. Practice being kind even when you don't feel like it. Let's all encourage each other to be kind always. (Or learn how to take a walk or go to our room when we just can't be kind in that moment.)

1-21

Family & Home  

Check out Harmonia School on Mill St Music Art Theatre

6

Arts, Literature & Self Expression