Take 5 – at school
Take 5
Take 5 is a practical tool anybody can use anywhere to refocus thoughts and refresh attitudes...leading to a healthier perspective on life and daily situations.
Take 5 is about...
- Taking 5 deep breathes
- Letting go of 5 worries
- Pausing for 5 seconds before a stressful meeting or test
- Blessing the next 5 people who walk past or drive by you
- Listing 5 things you are grateful for
- Telling someone 5 things you appreciate about them
- Walking 5 blocks
- Initiating 5 random acts of kindness
- Eating 5 fruits/vegetable each day
- Reading 5 minutes to your children or grandchildren
- Writing 5 thank you notes
- Listening or dancing to your favorite music for 5 minutes
What’s your Take 5 today?
This intentional act can...
- Help regain perspective
- Increase a sense of calm and rest
- Equip to transition with more confidence and focus
- Increase ability to cope with stress
- Enhance relationships
- Create a better work environment
- Promote calm in classroom
- Prepare for an intense situation
- Positively impact physical health
- Be a positive action rather than negative reaction