LWS Copy 3
Learning Resources Learner Wellness Skills
Taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional well-being is important for handling life’s challenges and finding balance. This page offers strategies to help you manage stress, create a self-care plan, and add physical activity to your routine. Each interactive tool focuses on a different skill, but all of them work together to support your overall wellness. Use the tools below to identify what stresses you, create a personalized wellness plan, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
The content and activities on this page can be explored in whatever order you choose. However, if you fully engage with these resources, you will be able to:
- Apply a personalized stress management plan.
- Improve your wellness through physical activity.
- Engage in meaningful self-care.
Thrive Through Self-Care (1 Minute)
Caring for Your Mental Health
Everyone goes through mental or emotional challenges at some point, such as feeling stressed, depressed, anxious, perfectionistic, or lonely. These feelings are part of being human, and seeking help to maintain your mental and emotional wellness is a sign of strength. Sometimes reading professional guidelines is enough, but talking with a counselor can also provide valuable support. A good place to start is identifying common stressors and learning strategies to manage them. Use the tool below to pinpoint what’s causing you stress and discover practical ways to reduce its impact on your life.
Caring for Your Physical Health
Along with caring for your mental health, it’s important to look after your physical well-being, too. Physical activity can boost your brain health—helping you think, learn, and solve problems—while also supporting a stable mood and better memory. You don’t need an intense workout plan to see benefits; even a little physical activity helps. No matter your age or fitness level, exercising regularly can improve your sleep, energy, and overall quality of life. If you neglect your physical needs for too long, you might get more headaches, feel tired, and struggle with school. The tool below is a simple 10-minute workout routine to help you get started.
Self-Care Plan
Self-care is about setting aside time to care for your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. It can be hard to do when you’re busy, but regular self-care reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, and increases concentration, energy, and overall health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) outlines eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. Using these dimensions can help you create a balanced self-care plan. For example, you might journal, exercise, manage finances, connect with friends, or practice mindfulness. Life is always changing, so being intentional about self-care helps you stay balanced and healthy. Use the tool below to build your own self-care plan and take a step toward a healthier, more balanced life.