Mental Health Month Calendar
May 2023
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Motivational Monday
ImpossibleI’m Possible
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Tuesday Tunes
Create your own energizing music playlist. Music for Wellness? proven benefits of music -
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Wellness Wednesday
Start Chopping! Learn a new recipe. Use cooking as a meditation with the promise of a meal at the end. A family affair – include everyone in the cooking and create family bonding time and spur communication! Meal prep for the week -
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Star Wars Day
May the Fourth Be With You
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Fearless Friday
Courage: the ability to do something that frightens oneself. Strength in the face of pain or grief. What is one way you can use courage to be fearless this Friday? -
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Mindfulness Monday
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. Getting Started -
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Taco Tuesday
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Wednesday Workout
Benefits of being physically active:Improves moodIncreases energyControls weightPromotes sleepWHO Information CDC Information -
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Thankful Thursday
Try the Gratitude Experiment For the next three weeks, write down three things each day that you are thankful or grateful for. The challenge is to not repeat any of your items.*You will notice a shift in your observations over time, you will start looking for ideas/events to put on your daily list.Impact of Gratitude -
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Feel Good Friday
List three things that went well this week. Pick one act of self-care you are going to work on this weekend. Self-care assessment -
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Monday Matters
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Wednesday Wonders
won·der noun a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. What brings you a sense of wonder? -
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Throwback Thursday
Three years ago, we were about eight weeks into pandemic isolation. How did you adapt? How did you problem solve through the challenges? What did you learn about yourself? Others? -
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Foodie Friday
National Pizza Party Day For pizza facts and fun ideas: Facts and Fun -
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Monday Music
7 Health Benefits of Music
1. Improves Visual & Verbal Skills
2. Keps an Aging Brain Healthy
3. Makes You Happier
4. Improves Heart Health
5. Improves Sleep Quality
6. Boosts Your Immunity
7. Reduces Depression & Anxiety
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Taffy Tuesday
National Taffy DaySalt water taffy was “invented” in Atlantic City in 1883. The sweet is said to have received its name after a boardwalk candy shop flooded with water from the Atlantic Ocean in 1883, soaking all the taffy in salty seawater. Reportedly, the shop owner joked with a customer that all he had was salt water taffy, and the name stuck. -
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Wisdom Wednesday
What are the best words of wisdom you have received? What words of wisdom make up part of your life philosophy? -
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Thursday Thoughts
If “I” is replaces with “We” even illness becomes wellness
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Friday Fun
What is a fun activity you are going to engage in this weekend? What brings you joy?Examples: Family game night Hiking Going out with friends Watching a movie Going to a museum Cooking or Baking -
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