Tools 2 Thrive – Book B – Pupil Digital Companion Page
As part of the Tools 2 Thrive programme, this digital page is designed to support you with more in-depth material which is available online about each topic or tool explored through the Tools 2 Thrive Book B programme.
Click on the lesson you are doing in class below for additional supplementary online activities, supporting videos and much more.
Lesson 1: From Surviving to Thriving
Lesson 1 - VideoWatch:
Box Breathing Relaxation Technique
This short video guides you through the box breathing technique – Sunnybrook Hospital | YouTube (0:02:47)
Lesson 1 - Audio:
Mindfulness Meditation Body Scan
This body scan can help your nervous system feel calm and relaxed – Prof. Mark Williams | Teik Yen Ko | Youtube (0:14:47)
Lesson 1 – Online Article:
The Nervous System and Mental Health
This article explains ways to regulate your nervous system. – drmessina.com
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Lesson 1 – Online Article:
The Benefits of Deep Breathing
This article outlines the benefits of deep breathing – urbanbalance.com
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Lesson 1 – Online Activity:
Mandalas
Print out a mandala to do some mindfulness colouring – mondaymandala.com
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Lesson 2: Tool 1: Manage Your Mood
Lesson 2 – Online Article:
What Influences Your Mood?
This article explains what moods are and ways to boost them – verywellmind.com
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Lesson 2 - VideoWatch:
Mental Health Affects Everyone - Including Premier League Footballers
In this video, a premier league football player explains the importance of talking to someone if you are struggling with your mood or mental health – COPA90 Football | YouTube (0:05:13)
Lesson 2 – Online Article:
Foods That Will Boost Your Mood
This article outlines the link between nutrition and mood – realsimple.com
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Lesson 3: Tool 2: Activate Your Goals
Lesson 3 - VideoWatch:
Goals Versus Systems | James Clear
In this video, author James Clear outlines the difference between goals and systems – James Clear | AppSumo | YouTube (0:04:50)
Lesson 3 – Online Article:
Tips to Set Goals and Achieve Them
This online article explains the process of goal-setting – Erin Eatough, PhD – betterup.com
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Lesson 3 – Online Article:
Visualization
This article explains the process of visualisation – mindtools.com
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Lesson 3 – Online Article:
How to Achieve a Dream
This article explains the importance of taking small steps toward achieving your dreams – thenewhappy.com
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Lesson 4: Tool 3: Control Your Attention
Lesson 4 – Online Test:
Attention Span Test
Take this test to find out what your attention span is – psychologytoday.com
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Lesson 4 – Online Article:
How Psychologists Define Attention
This online article outlines what attention is
– Kendra Cherry, MSEd | verywellmind.com
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Lesson 4 – Online Article:
Master your Digital Distractions
This article outlines ways to help you to deal with digital distractions – bigthink.com
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Lesson 4 - Video/Watch;
Brain Exercises to Improve Memory and Concentration
This video demonstrates some short exercises to improve your concentration & attention | Jim Kwik | Youtube (0:04:31)
Lesson 5: Tool 4: Communicate to Connect
Lesson 5 – Online Article:
Things Passive-Aggressive People Say
This online article outlines passive-aggressive communication
– Signe Whitson | psychologytoday.com
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Lesson 5 – Online Article:
Learn Assertive Communication
This article outlines how to develop an assertive style of communication
– By Elizabeth Scott, PhD | verywellmind.com
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Lesson 5 – Online Article:
Understanding Your Communication Style
This online article outlines 4 of the main communication styles – Princeton University – umatter.princeton.edu
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Lesson 6: Tool 5: Embrace Stress
Lesson 6 – Online Article:
Stress Management Tips for Students
This online article outlines ways to deal with stress | psychcentral.com
– Medically reviewed by Vara Saripalli, Psy.D. | By Gina Ryder — Updated on February 21, 2022
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Lesson 6 - Video/Watch;
More confidence in 2 minutes (Condensed Talk)
Watch this Ted Talk showing how your posture can affect how you deal with stress | Amy Cuddy | TED QuickTalks | Youtube (0:02:57)
Lesson 6 – Online Article:
Top 10 Stress Management Techniques for Students
This online article outlines ways to deal with stress.
– By Elizabeth Scott, PhD | Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD | psychologytoday.com
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Lesson 7: Tool 6: Cultivate a Resilience Mindset
Lesson 7 – Online Article:
Resilience
This online article explains what resilience is and how we can become more resilient
– psychologytoday.com
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Lesson 7 – Online Article:
Avoidance Coping and why it Creates Additional Stress
This online article outlines avoidance coping
-Elizabeth Scott, PhD | psychologytoday.com
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Lesson 7 – Podcast:
Auschwitz Survivor Dr. Edith Eger on Living in the Present, Uncertainty, Suppressed Emotions, and Inner Dialogues
In this podcast, Auschwitz survivor Dr. Edith Eger talks about resilience
-Dr. Edith Eger | shepersistedpodcast.com
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Lesson 8: It's Time to Thrive
Lesson 8 - Video/Watch;
Make You Proud
This video can help to inspire us to take the actions we need to take in order to thrive and reach our full potential
– Eddie Pinero | Youtube (0:05:35)
Lesson 8 - Video/Watch;
Benefits of Habit Stacking | James Clear's Technique
This video explains how to use habit stacking to create new, healthy habits.
– GrowthMindset | Youtube (0:06:38)
Lesson 8 – Online Article:
The Complete Guide to Thriving, compiled by Scientists
This online article outlines ways to thrive in life.
– Ephrat Livni | qz.com
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