Relax. Reflect. Recharge.

Mindfulness can start at any age, and Change to Chill has the right tools and activities to help anyone take a moment for themself, whether that means hitting the gym or taking out a box of colored pencils. Our mental health resources are designed for teens and their mentors to help them get better sleep, develop a support system, practice gratitude, and ultimately, adopt better daily habits.

By increasing awareness and balancing school and life, teens can gain a sense of calm amidst the chaos of school deadlines, family pressures, part-time jobs, extracurricular activities, and more. So, whether you’re a teen looking for relaxing activities, or a mentor seeking chill out activities for your teens, find all of the Change to Chill DIY activities in one place.

Worksheets/Handouts

Explore our selection of mindfulness activity worksheets.

Language Matters Sharing Your Story Safety Plan Crisis Resources Reflecting on Past/Current/Future States Feelings Wheel Teen Guide to Loss & Grieving Creating a Grief Support System Stress: What Brings It On What Is Stressing You Out? Three Good Things Mindful Walking Infographic Mindful Eating Infographic Mindful Eating Script Feeling Anxious? Values Circle Worksheet Gratitude Worksheet Sleep Tracker Better Sleep Tips Create the State You Want Worksheet Self Guided Imagery Worksheet Guided Imagery Step-by-Step Calm Practice Worksheet Stepping Outside the Box Worksheet Letter to Younger Self Box of Courage Activity Affirmations Activity

Coloring Pages

Get creative with our mindfulness coloring worksheets for youth and teens.

Books Paisley Flowers Hummingbird Tree Vines Turtle Coffee and Tea Ice Cream Under the Sea Lion Rooster Sunshine Flower Collage Triangles Waves

Audio Meditations

Meditation is among the top chill out activities. Listen to one of these audio meditations, then see how your body feels.

Head To Toe Relaxation

Head to Toe Relaxation

Awareness Experiment

Just Breathe

Just Breathe Meditation

Get Focused

Get Focused Meditation

Gratitude Meditation

Calm Practice

Special Place Guided Imagery

DIY Activities

DIY activities can be relaxing for teens. Browse these fun, yet calming hands-on projects.

Slime Instructions Bath Fizz Instructions Mind Glitter Jar Instructions Tea Instructions Heartbreak Pot Scream Box Letter to Younger Self Box of Courage Activity Create a Balance Mobile

Mental Health & Vaping Information

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Videos:

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Exercises/Mindful Movement

If you’re an athlete or someone who enjoys physical activity, try one of these mindful movements as your chill out activity.

Seated pigeon – improves mobility

Cobra – releases pressure in the spine.

Dolphin – stretches the upper back and shoulders, hamstrings, calves and foot arches at the same time.

Frog – improves strength of connective tissue around the ankles and knees, which makes it a great warm-up movement prior to lower-body exercises.

Supported Backbends – they very lightly stretch tight spots, while giving athletes a chance for deep relaxation, which speeds up recovery.

Fish

Bridge

Reclined Big Toe – strengthens the knees and can target the IT band (a common tight spot in runners) and can relieve backaches and sciatic pain. Using a band/strap makes it accessible for everyone.

Boat Pose – increases abdominal and hip flexor strength.

Bow Pose – stretches the front of the body, improves posture and strengthens the back muscles.

Play a Video

Choose from over fifty videos including mindfulness, mental health information, stress management instructions and webinars to find the best fit for you and your students.

Learn

Try this self-assessment tool to learn about your unique stress factors, such as where your stress is coming from, what’s causing it, and how you can Change to Chill.

Share with Others

Lead a lesson in mindfulness, life balance, mindful movement, guided imagery, mental remix or Change to Chill for athletes.

Find Inspiration

Look through examples on Change to Chill’s Instagram page @changetochill.

Get Creative

Looking for instant stress relief? Check out Chill Breaks! These activities help you stress less in a matter of minutes.

Harmonize

Learn to focus on what you have control over and try to let go of the things you can’t control. Know you’re not alone. We’re all a work in progress.

If you have additional questions, comments or would like to request materials, please contact us at changetochill@allina.com.

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