Wellness Wednesday #4: Smile, Breathe

Wellness Wednesday is a 5-15 minute "activity" each Wednesday that is aimed at exercising the mind in relation to the behaviors of well-being and mental health. Each activity will include practice for you to do during the week.

Smile, Breathe (April 15, 2020)

Smile. Take a deep breath. That's all. Step back and take a minute for yourself. Right now we are all faced with new and old sources of stress, don't forget to pause for a moment when you need to.

KEY POINTS:

1. "Smile, breathe, and go slowly" - Thich Nhat Hanh
2. "Sometimes it's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe."
3. "A smile is the shortest distance between two people."

ACTIVITY:

1. Listen to the TED talk, The hidden power of smiling
2. Listen to the TED talk, Learning to breathe: Louis Jackson at TEDxStanford

Mental Health Educational Resources

The NCAA Sport Science Institute is a leader in providing health and safety resources to college athletes, coaches, athletics administrators and campus partners. Together with leading medical organizations, behavioral health centers and content matter experts, the SSI provides educational resources for member schools to promote and support the health and well-being of student-athletes. Visit ncaa.org for more resources.

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