What did educators have to say about the recent Resilient Youth training sponsored by the United Way of Will County? #ResilientWill uwwill.org/resilient-yout…

School is back and so are the mental fitness techniques of the week! How you hold your body and your body language in general can have an enormous impact on your thinking and mindset.   youtu.be/nT5vmbhnqvY

This breathing technique helps you to target breathing with your diaphragm to more effectively activate the relaxation response throughout your entire body. It is a great one to do after a very stressful day. Just make sure your floors are clean! - youtu.be/YsQi0aN--c8

This exercise doubles the impact by combining two of the most effective ways to reduce our stress and build our resilience – nature & mindfulness! This is a no-fail way to feeling calmer and more peaceful. - youtu.be/mO0GDYgf9Qo

How can you get kids who think this resilience stuff is silly or they are too tough for it to take it seriously? To answer that question we kickoff season 2 with our guest Brian Korinek! Check it out here - smarthwp.com/raisingresilie…

What you appreciate, appreciates! Multiple the good things in your life with this quick and easy gratitude meditation. youtu.be/0qOQFRRd8QQ

In order to increase the effectiveness of your visualization exercises and imagery practices you need to incorporate all of your senses as vividly as possible. This "Name That Sound Game" will help you to master the sound aspect of your visualizations - youtu.be/zR8F6KTUPX0

By consistently practicing this breathing technique, you can train your brain to associate your five fingers being pressed together with a relaxed state. Thus, giving you the ability to immediately calm yourself down in a stressful situation. - youtu.be/6zvr5XugYos

Want some tips on how to foster a resilient household AND raise two teenage siblings who ACTUALLY like spending time together? Then we have just the family you will want to hear from in our very first multi-guest podcast episode! - smarthwp.com/resources/10-h…

When negative emotions become irrational or hold you back from something you want to accomplish. Try this exercise which is adapted from an excellent book called The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain - youtu.be/ijClLmCogHE?si…

Happy World Mental Health Day!  Feeling stressed or anxious?  Love to draw or paint?  In this exercise you will create your very own special place to retreat to.  Allowing you to instantly counteract those emotions, and experience peace and tranquility. youtu.be/fezG_yTVlJ8

Try this out the next time you have a big event coming up that is causing you stress and anxiety - youtu.be/KL1GBSr75oE

In her book, Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges, Amy Cuddy writes “By adopting expansive, open postures…we feel more powerful, confident, assertive, less stressed and anxious, and happier and more optimistic.” youtu.be/qWuvUifntAc

Instill confidence, calm, fearlessness or any other desired trait in your body and mind with this one-minute exercise. It is the perfect mindset activity to do just before an important event or as a consistent daily practice for long term benefits - youtu.be/5etlcXhRJPc

Movement is critical in building resilience and strengthening mental health.  This month we learn some easy ways for parents and teachers to incorporate more movement into the lives of our kids from the creator of the YouTube Channel BodyFit by Amy smarthwp.com/raisingresilie…

This breathing technique you may find amusing at first, but the benefits will come for both your mind and body as you focus your attention on this unusual respiratory rhythm. youtu.be/DJuoAX0h1Zg

Registration is now being accepted for the United Way of Will County’s free 1-day Resilient Youth training session for K-12 educators on January 3rd at University of St. Francis. Additional info on Resilient Youth and registration is available at: uwwill.org/resilient-yout… #ResilientWill

Have a laugh..at my expense - lnkd.in/gWFC5vk2

Our guest on this month's podcast, suggests we view our kids, and ourselves, as premium cars that need premium gasoline when it comes to thinking about nutrition. smarthwp.com/raisingresilie…

Sometimes all it takes is just one minute of getting our mind off our concerns and worries to help us reset our mindset. This will give you that minute, while also trying out 3 different breathing techniques to determine which one works best for you. - youtu.be/Oq4AROPL9uE?si…