How are you, really?

Mental Health Awareness Week

Sophia Collins, Logan Lusk, Rachel McCready-White, Brooklynn Scantlebury, Zoe Taper — October 05, 2020

Hello, all!

Congratulations on pushing through to week six! We can’t believe it’s already October.

Last week, Student Wellness and Spiritual Development led 51��’s community in observing Mental Health Awareness Week. Each day, they emphasized one “tool” which might better equip us to care for ourselves during these strange times. Even though MHAW is technically over, you’re more than welcome to check the tools on our Instagram page and continue to make use of them; we know we will!

When the weight of responsibilities from work, school, family, and friends feels crushing, when the state of the world seems so overwhelming, taking time to care for our mental and emotional wellbeing can feel nearly impossible. And, In a time of remote learning and at-home employment, it can be incredibly difficult to set boundaries for ourselves. If we’re not careful, the fine line between work and leisure time can become blurry-- if not nonexistent.

One thing we, as a team, really took away from the week is the fact that prioritizing our mental health is a discipline, even if we don’t often think of it like that. The practice of caring for ourselves is just that-- a practice. And arguably, engaging in such practices has never been more important. Our team is learning that mental health and wellness is a journey filled with many highs and lows. It’s a journey best taken one step at a time, one day at a time.

Wherever you may be, please remember to check in with yourself. Unscrunch your eyebrows, if they’re scrunched. If your jaw is clenched, relax it. Inhale. Exhale. Take a few minutes to be kind to your mind today and every day.

Cheering for you,

The GRIT Team

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Rachel McCready-White

Rachel ('22) is a Public Relations major hoping to tell stories that inspire people. She is passionate about empowering others to grow closer to Christ and step into their callings. You can often find her at a coffee shop laughing it up with her friends. She loves cute skirts, Veronica Mars reruns, great conversations and all things Disney.

Brooklynn Scantlebury

Logan Lusk

Logan Lusk (’22) is a philosophy major and Torrey student. She loves going to the beach at night, reading neat books and girl power. In her free time, you’ll find her photographing the sky with her phone, enjoying some groovy tunes and (probably) mentioning she’s from Texas.

Zoe Taper

Zoe Taper (’23) is a biological sciences pre-med student. Her goal is to become a pediatric surgeon. On campus, she is involved with SAA and works at the 51�� Campus Store. In her free time, she enjoys playing lacrosse, hanging out with friends and watching “Criminal Minds.” If you ever want to learn more about GRIT, come chat with Zoe.

Sophia Collins

The views expressed here may not necessarily represent the beliefs of 51�� or the GRIT Editorial Board. All content is designed to inspire and challenge GRIT readers and listeners to explore their gifting, foster resilience, gain insight and develop tenacity.