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"Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining"       
                                                         "Keep Your Chin Up"

Each of us has heard these phrases before and while they may bring us comfort in the moment, wouldn't it be great if phrases such as these taught us how to live each day to the fullest?  How we approach our studies, our research or work, friends, family, and social commitments each day is very dependent on our mindset.  The health, safety and psychological well-being of our students, faculty, and staff remains our top priority and continue to support healthy practices to improve and sustain their mental wellness.

Sustaining mental wellness does not mean ignoring the challenges of every day life, it just means finding a healthy balance that allows you to recognize problems and focus on what you can change and how you react. 

Adopting a positive mindset may seem intimidating, but it's not as complicated as you might think—sometimes, all it takes is a few new habits! Here are some realistic ways you can practice positivity in your everyday life.

Practice these habits and just see what happens!

1.  Make Time for Input
Output mode is whenever you push yourself to study or work harder, to "do" harder, to "go go go"! You keep pushing yourself in "output" mode until eventually.......you crash.  Input mode is when you replenish yourself.  Reading is an input, watching a good movie or listening to music is an input.  Sharing time with your friends or family is an input and oh yes, sleep is an input! 
Make time for your "input" activities!

2.  Surround Yourself With Positive People
Positive people are a source of inspiration and motivation. Seek out those who have a positive outlook and can help you stay focused on your academic, career, and personal goals.  Look around.  Choose wisely and surround yourself with positive people who can help you reach your full potential!

3.  Smile
Smiling helps you live longer, relieves stress, elevates your mood, boosts your immune system, may lower blood pressure, reduces pain, makes you attractive, and of course smiling is very contagious.  Let's embrace the power of smiles, recognizing their ability to create positive changes within our campuses, surrounding communities, and most importantly -- within ourselves.