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Have you remembered to be grateful lately? Being thankful can often lift our mood and help gain perspective on the things happening in our lives. November is known as the month for giving thanks for all that we have in our world and for the experiences we enjoy.
Research has shown that practicing gratitude for the big and small things in your life can benefit your life all year round. Research shows that consciously practicing gratitude can reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Other studies have found that a single act of thoughtful gratitude produces an immediate 10% increase in happiness and a 35% reduction in depressive symptoms.
Helping our students find ways to express gratitude is an important emphasis to highlight in November. At USC, we teach students about gratitude and other strategies in Social Emotional Learning through our Be Good Rebels curriculum that takes place each Wednesday. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to list three things they are grateful for each morning when they awaken. You can practice gratitude with your child also. It may become a habit that you both enjoy and look forward to sharing.
I'm grateful for our USC students and all they are learning each day. I'm also thankful that our students have great parents, teachers, and caretakers that show how much they care about our students.
With Gratitude,
Jen Bye
High School Principal