Taking some "me time" can help you to be a better student and friend.
Talking Points:
- Your personal well-being needs to be a top priority. If you’re feeling sad or angry, don’t ignore it. Do something about it!
- When you feel bad on the inside, it makes it harder to focus on the outside. Homework seems unimportant and even hanging out with friends can seem like a chore.
- It’s okay to take some “me time” so you can feel good, ready to tackle other priorities.
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How often do you stop to think about how you’re feeling? What happens when you get totally stressed out?
- What are some things that can cheer you up when you’re sad? What are some things you can do to bring your anger down a notch?
- When you feel overwhelmed or frustrated, how does that impact you as a student? As a friend?
- What are some things you enjoy to do? How can you make more time for those things?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
