Wellness Wednesdays: Mental Health and Well-being Tips for All

Do you ever feel tension in your back, your face, your heart? Do you ever find yourself clenching your jaw or with a tension headache?

 

You might be experiencing stress or anxiety. Stress and anxiety are physical; we feel it in our bodies. 

 

The song Weightless by Marconi Union has been proven to reduce anxiety by 65%. It was specifically designed to slow your heart rate, reduce blood pressure, and lower cortisol levels. It’s so effective that it’s dangerous to drive while listening to it because it can make you drowsy.

As a class, group or family watch and listen to the Weightless video:

 

 

 

Now that you have listened to the song and watched the video, scale your level of calm and relaxation, where 0 is I’m spinning out of control with stress and 10 is I’m very relaxed now.
What do you think you can do to bring your number up even one more point?

O God, we meditate on your unfailing love as we worship in your Temple. – Psalm 48:9

Adult Book: Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn

 

 

Psychology Foundation of Canada: 6-part Parenting Videos: Psychology Foundation - Supporting Children's Mental Health

 

 

Employees of LDCSB checkout WorkLifeHealth from EAP Provider Morneau Sheppell