practicing calm Just Breathe Chill Out Reach Out Learning to overcome negative thoughts and stay mindful is not the same as fighting depression Do you feel overwhelmed by sadness Remember you matter You are not alone If you need help reach out Talk to an adult you love and trust This could be a teacher school counselor or family member Make an appointment with your doctor Seek professional help Or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Someone is available to talk with you 24 hours a day every day
Introduction Have you ever felt overwhelmed Are things out of control Do you feel stressed out Stress is the pressure that builds up inside you from difficult situations in life It causes people to worry People get tense They get nervous Stress stops people from doing things It makes people feel helpless It can make people panic Panic means to feel sudden and extreme fear or worry It’s important to relax Learning to be calm will help you manage stress It will quiet your mind It will make you more peaceful This book gives you tips on how to be mindful Mindful means being aware It means taking care of your body and mind Take a moment Practice being calm Just breathe 4
Tip Being calm can be hard sometimes But if you practice every day you’ll get into the habit of being calm 5
