Check-In: January 9 - January 15

I have been really struggling lately...

Things haven't really been the best for me lately... I wish they were better but they always seem to get worse... I have been trying to find a therapist but my family doesn't have enough money to do so. I've been depressed and have had super bad nervousness for months. Even right now it's a little hard to breathe! I just wish I had a break from life but I am always so busy. Constant chores and homework really don't help with my stress... My school wants me to join an AVID program bht that means I will just have to work harder... I don't know what to do and I wish I had some type of comfort...

Thanks...

This is my second check-in this week. I feel better doing this, so I'm doing it again.

Happy Friday!

*How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)

I'm feeling energized - my brain fog was lessened when I hosted at sharing circle. I'm also full because I ate a Taco Box Combo. YUMMM.

*Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?

One thing that made me smile was a girl telling me a joke about cows. It was funny; she tricked me. I'll share the joke here. She asked, "Say the word 'silk' 3X". After saying silk, "answer this question: what do cows drink?" The answer (it's in white font, so highlight to see): WATER

LOL

*Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.

I'm worried about the students being talkative in class. I'm worried, I don't have classroom management structures down. For example, it'd be helpful to have a plan for

A) a few TALKATIVE students, who get out of their seats. B) HELPFUL, but talkative students who try to be helpers C) Students who sit on the floor. D) Students who WANT to go out to the bathroom DURING class.

I need to give a choice for each 4 scenarios. I think I also have to be used to quiet students doing work. And making sure I know to time the lesson plans AND DO TRANSITION.

I found it helped when I told students what they were doing, like being horses. And a interesting fact that connects horses to current day earth/news/daily life.

*What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?

I can practice coming up with a plan/idea to each of the problems that occur.

*One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.

Host a sharing circle. (And eating lunch)

@YourCaringConfidant Mentally, I think I'm ok at least at the moment.

Physically, I'm pretty tired because of shoveling.

Something that worries me about the future is that I would like to see a professional, but I don't think I can/feel uncomfortable with it. If I can't see one, then I don't know how bad things are going to get which is a concern.

Something that made me smile was my cat being a sweetheart

That's all. Hope everyone's having a good week!

Hello. I'm new here...

@YourCaringConfidant

How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)

1. Mentally I am anxious

2. Physically better which is a relief

*Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?

A post I saw on *** of a mint leaf and a caption that said “Encourage Mint”

*Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.

I will have no work or income after Thursday this week And I did choose this hiatus, but struggling to be confidant in my decision. I find myself perseverating on it even though decision has been made.

*What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?

Write down my reasons. Put some structure on my hiatus in defining of what I want out of it. Reach out for support.

*One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.

Focus on routine tasks to ground me and that have positive impact on either self-care or care for my home space.

@YourCaringConfidant

*Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.

Injustice

*What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?

Meditate, skincare and oral hygiene morning and evening, daily shower, moisturizer after shower, wash hair as needed, use heat protector in hair if blowdrying, drink at least three cups of water per day, eat one serving of fruit and veggies a day, read every day, make bed in the morning, do something creative daily, try have more genuine and authentic fun, be grateful for what I have or manifest something that would make life more better, enjoy a hot drink, turn on fire lamp, sleep eight hours average, attend support meeting, call counsellor, call helpline, go for a bike ride or walk to the park or by the water, think about something that makes me feel safe and happy, etc..

*One activity that can help me recharge myself today is

Chores.