Hey there, La Grande School District School Community!
Welcome back to school! As we adjust back to our school schedules, we want to remind you it is National Wellness Month, providing us with an opportunity to focus on self-care, healthy habits, and fostering a positive mindset.
During this month, we encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your well-being and explore ways to enhance it. Here are a few suggestions to observe National Wellness Month:
- Prioritize self-care: Carve out time for activities that bring you joy and help you recharge. Engage in hobbies, practice mindfulness, or indulge in activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction. Remember, self-care is an essential part of maintaining a healthy and balanced life.
- Focus on physical health: Take steps to improve your physical well-being. Incorporate regular exercise into your routine, eat nutritious foods, stay hydrated, and ensure you get enough restful sleep. Small lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in your overall health.
- Nurture your mental health: Pay attention to your mental well-being and practice self-compassion. Seek support from loved ones, engage in activities that promote mental clarity and emotional well-being, and consider mindfulness or meditation practices. Your mental health matters, and nurturing it is essential.
- Foster positive relationships: Connect with others in meaningful ways. Surround yourself with supportive and positive people who uplift and encourage you. Strengthening your social connections can enhance your overall well-being and create a sense of belonging.
- Embrace holistic wellness: Wellness encompasses various aspects of our lives. Explore different dimensions of wellness, including emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. Strive for balance and find what works best for you in each area.
Remember, if you or someone you know needs additional support along your wellness journey, we want to remind you of an incredible resource available to our community. Care Solace is a mental health care coordination service that can help you find community-based mental health providers.
To access Care Solace's coordination services, reach out through the following options:
Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is available 24/7/365. Their caring team will assist you in finding suitable mental health providers based on your needs.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande: On their website, you can explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for assistance through video chat, email, or phone.
As a united school community, let's embrace National Wellness Month as an opportunity to prioritize our well-being and support one another in our individual journeys toward holistic wellness. Together, we can create a community where wellness is valued and cultivated.
Thank you for being an integral part of the La Grande School District School District, where we prioritize the well-being of each and every member.
Warm regards,
La Grande School District School District