Emotional Check-In & Mindfulness Journal

Academy 2020, Q4

Instructions: The current situation we are dealing with can be very stressful, so the goal of this assignment is to lower your stress and anxiety, by strengthening your mental health.  Each day you will answer the questions below, in order to write a short journal.  I will include links to the mindfulness activities you will complete each day, and respond to in your journal.

*Make sure to answer ‘how are you feeling and why’ before doing the mindfulness activity.

Monday

How are you feeling, and why?

*List of ‘feeling’ verbs

Ex: I am feeling _____ because _____.

Mindfulness Activity: Spend some time relaxing in Yellowstone National Park.  Watch the images, listen to the sounds, and imagine the smells.

Journal:

  1. How did you feel after the activity? Why?
  2. Do you think it helped lower your stress? Why?
  3. What was your favorite part? Why?

Tuesday

How are you feeling, and why?

*List of ‘feeling’ verbs

Ex: I am feeling _____ because _____.

Mindfulness Activity: Do a body scan meditation.

Journal:

  1. How did you feel after the activity? Why?
  2. Do you think it helped lower your stress? Why?
  3. Was it difficult for you to do this activity (stay calm, quiet, and still)? Why?

Wednesday

How are you feeling, and why?

*List of ‘feeling’ verbs

Ex: I am feeling _____ because _____.

Mindfulness Activity: Do this quick yoga session.

Journal:

  1. How did you feel after the activity? Why?
  2. Do you think it helped lower your stress? Why?
  3. What is one positive thing that happened to you this week so far?

Thursday

How are you feeling, and why?

*List of ‘feeling’ verbs

Ex: I am feeling _____ because _____.

Mindfulness Activity: Practice this breathing technique proven to reduce stress and anxiety.

Journal:

  1. How did you feel after the activity? Why?
  2. Do you think it helped lower your stress? Why?
  3. What is one thing that you want me to know about you personally?

Friday

How are you feeling, and why?

*List of ‘feeling’ verbs

Ex: I am feeling _____ because _____.

Mindfulness Activity: Choose your favorite funny meme, and paste it in this box.  *Please remember to be school appropriate and respectful.

Journal:

  1. What is the biggest challenge/ obstacle you have faced this week?  Have you overcome it? How?  If not, how do you think you can overcome it?