Be adventurous!
Seeking out new experiences is good for mental and physical health. In the winter in Alaska when it is cold and daylight is limited, it can be hard to get motivated.
New or challenging experiences offer great mental wellness benefits!
- Fresh air and sunshine from getting outside can boost your mood and improve sleep
- Moving and challenging your body keeps it strong and builds resilience
- Nature can help relieve anxiety, stress, fear, and worry by helping you feel more relaxed and focused
- New adventures encourage development of new skills
Try one or more of these activities to get outside and explore!
Head outside and do something active. Go for a walk. Explore a playground or park. Go sledding. Build a snow sculpture. Go on a scavenger hunt. We can find new and exciting things outside on any kind of adventure!
Make a post in the Exploration rally sharing what you did and how it went. Make sure to respond to at least one other girl’s post too!
You have been working hard in January to pre-sell cookies! Pat yourself on the back for your hard work. Decide if you want to celebrate your success so far or if you want to take a break from thinking about cookies before booth sales start in March.
- Celebrate – Celebrate what you’ve accomplished so far with your troop.
- Take a Break - Give yourself a mental break and enjoy a different activity.
Take a moment to tune in with yourself and your needs by practicing a grounding or focus technique. Each person’s brain works differently and some techniques won’t work for you. That’s okay! Try out a couple until you find one that helps you feel more centered. Try out one of these or find your own practice that works!
- Finger taps
- 5-4-3-2-1 technique
- Belly breaths
- Progressive muscle relaxation
Take some time to engage with history with activities in the ‘Our Past’ section of the WAGGGS World Thinking Day Badge.
