Prince William County Public Schools

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1   –  Set self-care goals: Make three specific self-care goals and post them where you’ll see them.
2   –  Practice mindfulness: Spend a few minutes practicing mindfulness to reduce stress and improve your mental clarity.
3   –  Move your body: Find time to exercise in a way that feels right for you.
4   –  De-stress: Do a hobby you enjoy or try a new one.
5   –  Sleep well: Aim for 8 hours of sleep; make your room cool, dark, and quiet.
6   –  Limit screen time: Resist the urge to zone out on social media or watch TV.
7   –  Create a calm space: Include relaxing items like your favorite blanket or book.
8   –  Support causes: Reflect on causes you care about and find one way to support them.
9   –  Journal: Spend 10 minutes writing down your thoughts.
10 –  Declutter: Donate old items to clear your space and mind.
11 –  Breathing exercise: Inhale for four seconds, hold for four, exhale for four, hold for four. Repeat as needed.
12 –  Affirmation: Read "As a first-time human, give yourself grace as you keep learning and changing."
13 –  Explore: Go somewhere new, even if it's just a different route home.
14 –  Spend time with pets: Lower stress hormones and boost your mood with a furry friend.
15 –  Mental Health Awareness Day: Be seen in green!
16 –  Learn about mental health: Visit mhanational.org to learn about mental health.
17 –  Express gratitude: Send a "thank you" card or text to someone.
18 –  Stay hydrated: Drink at least 64 ounces of water today.
19 –  Strengthen relationships: Schedule time to connect with someone you care about.
20 –  Rest: Take a nap, sit quietly in nature, or enjoy your lunch break without working.
21 –  Try a new coping skill: Examples include belly breathing, muscle relaxation, playing with a pet, or watching a favorite movie.
22 –  Support causes: Think of one way to support causes you care about.
23 –  Set boundaries: Reflect on needed boundaries and communicate them.
24 –  Connect spiritually: Join a faith community, spend time in nature, or volunteer.
25 –  Attend community events: Examples include film festivals, potlucks, or sports games.
26 –  Be creative: Experiment with a new recipe; write a poem, paint, or try a Pinterest project.
27 –  Ask deeply: Ask someone "How are you, really?" to understand their true feelings.
28 –  List strengths: Make a list of your strengths or ask close people for their top three.
29 –  Plan a break: Think of things to do on vacation or consider a "staycation."
30 –  Acknowledge your accomplishments: Be proud of something you have achieved.
31 –  Celebrate actions: Write a letter to yourself celebrating your mental health actions this month.