Dawn Hon

Jesus Follower. Mom. Daughter. Friend. Superhero, I mean School Counselor. You know...Basic stuff

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

How's your battery today? Remember to practice #selfcare first before trying to help others. Being in a habit of self-care and #selflove will ensure you always have your needs met so you can function at full capacity! #mentalhealthmatters #iwillask

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

#Strategy5: Reach out for help
All school counselors are trained mental health professionals & are available
Each High School and Jr High has designated #SSCs to help students who are struggling with #mentalhealth concerns that prevent them from focusing in class
#5strategies

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

#Strategy4: Accept that life has changed
oAccept the idea that things may never return to how you pictured it in your mind
o“It’s not unusual for people to have difficulty with transition; this will be amplified during the "re-entry phase"
#5strategies #postpandemicstress

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

#Strategy3: Stay Informed but Disconnect
oFilter the information you take in by limiting the time you spend scrolling
oGet your information about school procedures, protocols, & other news directly from school

#5strategies #postpandemicstress

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

#Strategy2: Accept your feelings
oIt is possible to be excited and scared.
oDon’t judge yourself for whatever feelings you have
oFeel ALL of your feelings and express them
#5strategies #postpandemicstress

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

#Strategy1 Focus on what’s in your control. Write a list of relevant factors that you have control over then think back to uncertain times in your past. It’ll remind you you’ve been resilient before, & you can rely on the same resilience now.
#5strategies #postpandemicstress

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

This is my favorite grounding technique!

[Pearland ISD Student Support Counselors @PearlandSSCs]

Anxiety and panic attacks often happen when your mind begins to go down a rabbit hole of negative thoughts. Practice this technique to stop #anxiety in its tracks #hopeanchorsyou

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

When we don’t intentionally workout our character our “character muscle” atrophies. It usually atrophies back to “The Terrible Twos”, and everything is ‘all about me’. We have to go to work on strengthening our character muscle as leaders - @careacter #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

It starts with the will, intentions + actions, and we can choose to love. When we put love into action consistently, we must serve & sacrifice. The more we S&S the more likely we build influence. When we build influence we have EARNED the right to become a leader. @careacter

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

We all have great intentions, but how many times do we ‘get too busy’? Intentions - Actions = Squat - @careacter #characterstrong

[CharacterStrong @CharacterStrong]

Reminder: We have an APP! Download the CharacterStrong App (iOS/Android)! It is designed to provide you with daily practices to take ideas and make them real in your life. Link below⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/N7OMKP2oII

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

Actions first, let the feelings follow. Over time the feelings follow. - @careacter #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

We know why we’re leading the way we are, but feedback is critical. When we get feedback it creates friction. Friction to actually make change and take action. - @johnnorlin #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

Character is who you are based on the thousands of choices you make each day. #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s think of yourself less. #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

"Kindness is the WD40 of Relationships." - James C. Hunter #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

What if we were no longer allowed to say ‘I don’t have time for that’, and instead had to replace it with ‘I’m sorry, that’s not a priority to me.’ #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

“Leadership is influence...nothing more nothing less.” - John Maxwell #leadership #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

You don't have to get EVERY moment right...focus on the pits. Give people permission to breathe through the moments! #powerofmoments #characterstrong

[Dawn Hon @dawn_hon]

"Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable." - Sherry Turkle
 @careacter