Whats on My Mind - A Teens Guide to Thinking Feeling and Figuring Things Out - Wellness

Life can feel overwhelming when schedules are full, responsibilities pile up, and teens are juggling school, activities, friendships, and family. The Wellness chapter of What’s on My Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Thinking, Feeling, and Figuring Things Out gives teens the tools to slow down, recharge, and take care of their mental and emotional health.

This resource encourages self-reflection and mindful practices that support overall well-being, helping teens develop healthy habits they can carry into everyday life.

Inside this chapter, teens will explore:

• The concept of wellness and the eight areas that contribute to a balanced life
• Practical tips for integrating wellness and self-care into daily routines
• Reflective exercises to ‘free the mind’
• Guided grounding exercises
• Strategies for recharging and restoring energy
• Positive affirmations to support self-worth and emotional balance

What’s on My Mind is structured to help young people build awareness, resilience, and healthy coping strategies without pressure or judgement. This chapter gives them the space to slow down, reflect, and take intentional steps toward feeling balanced and supported.

Download this resource above and provide your teens with practical exercises and reflective tools that foster self-care, emotional resilience, and overall mental well-being.

This chapter from the mental health workbook, ‘What’s on My Mind’, is made possible thanks to a generous donation from First International Bank & Trust. 

To learn more about this workbook and explore other chapters, visit What’s on My Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Thinking, Feeling, and Figuring Things Out.