HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE,DONDAICHA BLOG NO.90 Emotional fitness is defined as the state wherein the mind is capable of staying away from negative thoughts and can focus on creative and constructive tasks. Being emotionally fit is the key to success in all aspects of life.
What do successful people all have in common? They don’t allow challenges and setbacks to hold them back; instead, they use these moments as opportunities to propel themselves forward. They are resilient and determined, and they bring that positive energy wherever they go.In other words, they have emotional fitness
When you experience something difficult or painful, do you bounce back and continue on your journey, or do you dwell on it and let it control your state? That is Resilience
It refers to a person’s ability to cope with life’s ups and downs and bounce back after a difficult experience. Schools should be teaching them resilience skills, we are preparing children to cope with challenges now and into the future.
Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. Mental health is a state of well being where people can meet their learning potential, cope with normal stresses, and are connected to community and their friends*For most people, mental health issues emerge when they are young — half of all mental disorders emerge by the time people are 14 years old and three quarters by 25 years old – the same period when most people are in education.
Student well being underpins every aspect of a student’s schooling, from their ability to learn in class, to their ability to build positive relationships. Educators now understand that well being is a fundamental component of the school experience and is just as important as academic learning.
Student well being can be broadly defined as a student’s overall development and quality of life. Well being is a holistic term that encompasses all aspects of a student’s life, including their physical, social, mental and emotional state
Well being does not mean students feel good all the time. Emotions such as sadness, fear, anger and frustration are all normal human experiences, and actually help them to learn, grow, stay safe and build meaningful connections with others. Wellbeing means they have the capacity, skills and resources to cope with these emotions in a way that is positive and constructive for their development.
Mental health is defined by the World Health Organisation as “the capacity of thought, emotion, and behaviour that enables every individual to realize their own potential
As with well being, our mental health is influenced by a range of biological, social, emotional, cognitive and environmental factors. Some of these factors are within our control, whereas others are largely out of our control.It is helpful for students to be aware of their own mental & emotional fitness THAT IS MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
They may feel worried, stressed or sad more days than not. They may be socially withdrawn or irritable with their family.
An understanding of common signs and symptoms, and an awareness of their own mental state, can help students to identify mental health concerns early and seek help to improve their well being.
Ways to Promote Student Well being in our School
Mindfulness lessons
In schools children to take 10 minutes out from the hustle and bustle of the school day to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. Some ground themselves by thinking about their feet on the floor, while others concentrate on their breathing a technique known as mindfulness.
In its simplest terms, mindfulness helps train your attention to be more aware of what is happening in the present moment, instead of worrying about what has already happened or might happen in the future.
Well being trackers
With student well being considered such a crucial aspect of school, you need to make sure you have effective systems and processes in place to monitor and manage it – and because resources and budgets are limited, automating as much of this where possible in essential.
So, many schools are looking towards digital platforms that integrate with their management information systems to record, monitor and manage all student concerns as and when they arise.
Teacher training
On the day to day, your teaching staff are constantly on the front line, assuming responsibility for each child in their care. Because of this, they are often expected to be the first to witness signs of any wellbeing and safeguarding concerns
To help support your teachers with this, school should invest in some thorough training for all staff members
Yoga
*In our Hasti school we are adopting widely recognised stress-combating activities such as yoga to curb some of the disciplinary *problems they’re facing and improve student wellbeing.
Tea & Talk sessions
One of the best ways to promote well being in schools is to increase awareness and encourage a positive dialogue surrounding it by making support more accessible for those who are struggling.
an easy way of doing this is by hosting open “tea & talk” or “cake & chat” sessions, where students and staff members can come and talk to a qualified professional or share the difficulties they’re facing with their peers, so they can workshop solutions together.
With more meaningful input about mental and emotional fitness we can help our students to become physically fit and mentally tough
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