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FOR THE MIND...

Today, try writing down all of your bad habits that you would like to demolish. Start slow. Noticing little habits is the first step to having a healthier routine for your mind.

FOR THE BODY...

Eat breakfast. Many people with busy schedules tend to skip breakfast, when in reality it will boost your energy for the rest of the day.

FOR THE SOUL...

Practice gratitude. Today, write down 5-10 little things you are happy you have, or that you're pleased happened today.

CORNER CANYON'S FOOD BAR!

HEALTHY GRANOLA BARS

RECIPE FROM LOVE AND LEMONS WEBSITE

Equipment Ingredients Instructions
  1. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt, until smooth.
  3. Add the oats, chocolate chips and the pepitas (or nuts). The mixture might seem dry at first, but keep stirring and it'll come together. Stir to combine and press firmly into the pan. Use a second piece of parchment paper and the back of a measuring cup to help flatten the mixture. Chill for at least 1 hour, then slice into bars.
  4. Store bars in the fridge.​


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How a Morning Routine
Can Effect your body:



​- Prepares you for the rest of the day
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- Affects how you spend the morning and will influence the rest of your day

- Increases your productivity

- Makes you feel in control and lowers stress

- Develops healthy habits and boost your energy levels

- Lessens relationship combat and forgetfulness.

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Poetry stemmed from love and pain:

Sources:

  • https://www.hindustantimes.com/sex-and-relationships/high-school-relationships-10-things-you-must-keep-in-mind/story-EfZpMp9QJF32SqA9uDWQWN.html
  • https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2023/02/understanding-signs-and-dangers-of-teen-dating-violence
  • https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=love%20poetry&rs=typed
  • Sara Sorenson











































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Sources:

  • Rekailah Cram
  • School website (https://cchs.canyonsdistrict.org/cool-to-care/)
  • International Association for Suicide Prevention

Reminders:

  •  You are loved
  • You are valued
  • You are worthy
  • You are enough
  • You are attractive
  • You are a good person
  • You are appreciated
  • You are wanted
  • You are accepted
  • You are talented
  • You are smart
  • You are abundant
  • You are incredible




























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Latest Mind and Body News

Stress and Acid REflux

BY STELLA CIANFLONE
STAFF EDITOR

Has your anxiety ever manifested itself as a physical symptom such as
heartburn, trouble swallowing, or a tight chest?
This is the case for many people who suffer from acid reflux. According to
WebMD, acid reflux, also called GER (gastroesophageal reflux), is defined as a disease caused by a weakened LES muscle which is supposed to block stomach acid from backing up into the esophagus. If this uncomfortable feeling happens more than twice a week, it is considered gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
There are 2 types of stress: eustress and distress. Eustress is the “good” stress that energizes us. Distress is the “bad” stress that causes anxiety and/or pain. Being excited for a vacation can be considered eustress, while being burnt out can be considered distress.
Gastrodox reports that the most common response to stress is emotional eating/drinking, with things such as chocolate, ice cream, french fries, sodas and alcohol which are all high in fat content. Eating too many high-calorie foods leads to weight gain. Both excess stomach fat and fatty foods are known to relax the LES, allowing for stomach acid to backflow into the esophagus.
The ideal diet to prevent acid reflux consists of high-fiber whole grains,
alkaline and watery foods, and ginger, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Stress also decreases the hormone prostaglandin, which coats the stomach
lining and protects it from the effects of acid.

Mind.org reports that the most common causes of stress are as follows:

● Major life changes
● Periods of uncertainty
● Experiencing discrimination, hate, or abuse
● Responsibilities
● High expectations from others

Mayo Clinic says that the most useful stress-preventing tips are as follows:

● Get active
● Eat healthy and enough
● Laugh more
● Connect with others
● Get enough sleep
● Seek counseling

Dr. Kevin Tschetter says, “Stress affects people physically as well as
mentally. It can cause depression, lack of sleep, and can weaken the immune system.”

Typically, acid reflux can be kept under control with stress management,
medications, and/or a healthy diet. It is important to keep it under control so that more serious complications such as esophagitis, ulcers, and chronic pain can be avoided.

POSTED 9/26/23

Here are some alarming stress statistics:

● Stress causes 67% of US respondents to feel paralyzed
● As much as 90% of diseases are stress-related
● Financial problems are the #1 cause of stress
● Younger people have higher stress related to the pressure to succeed
● More women stress about their appearance and body image than men
● Stress during presidential elections increases significantly
● Approximately 284 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder
● 43% of people worldwide have health problems as their biggest stressor
● 75% of people with stress disorders show improvement from therapy
● Stress puts the body in fight-or-flight response, which can slow or even stop digestion

MORNING ROUTINES

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BY YASIL ANEZ RAFEH
STAFF EDITOR
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Morning routine: a part of everyone's morning, whether you believe it or not. Morning routines, like how their name tells, are routines we follow after waking up in the morning, before going to school, or going to work. These routines are meant to help us have a better, healthier and more comfortable day. The habits that you take after waking up means the purpose is to prepare you for the best day you can have.
Every person has a different morning routine depending on what they do during the day and/or the week. The most common morning routine always starts with good sleep, breakfast, and a small workout. This is one of the most effective morning routines since it gives you a good warm up and a good refuel for the rest of the day. I interviewed some students to know what their morning routines are.
Lily Hersch, junior, said “I wake up at 4:30 am to go for a run and or weight lift, then I go back home to eat and get ready for school.” Another student said, “I wake up at 7:45 am, I get dressed and then I go to school.” He does not play sports. As you may see, different people have different morning routines based on what they do during the day.
How do you make your own morning routine? Like we know, a morning routine is supposed to be based on your own needs. If you're a sports player trying to reach a goal, you might want to have a workout in the morning. If you're not a sports player, I would still recommend it to maximize your efficiency during the day; it is scientifically proven that it gives you more energy during the day and encourages you to eat healthier.
The best part of starting a morning routine started during the night: getting a good night's sleep. Getting a good sleep is going to be the most important thing when you want to have a good day. As well as breakfast. Breakfast helps you stay focused and productive until lunch. These should be enough to rule you but not to overwhelm you, and help you set up a good day.

POSTED 9/26/23

Healthy High school Relationships

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​BY ISABELLA SORENSON
STAFF EDITOR

“There is no shame in being unskilled in relationships.”
- Sara Sorenson
Nobody in high school is going to be good at being in a committed relationship. Wise words explained by my mother, Sara Sorenson. She has worked on being an expert in psychology and mental health for about 10 years. Starting at BYU and graduating at USU, now working at Corner Canyon Health Centers. Clinical director of a local treatment center, she has lots of good advice when it comes to dating from ages to 14-18. She states that the most common problem she comes across when it comes to relationships is poor boundaries, and the inability to identify and communicate needs with their partner.
In an interview with Sara, I asked “What is the biggest advice you would give to teens in relationships?” She responded with many tips that everyone should take into account. Starting with:
  1. Don’t rush into commitment
  2. Understand who you are as a person
  3. Do not isolate yourself from friends and family for your partner
  4. Communicate with your partner

In high school, people tend to be rushed into a relationship with someone they have strong romantic feelings for. Others tend to feel pressured to fit into the social category of dating. Whichever it might stem from, there can be many consequences to not understanding ways to be in a healthy relationship. According to the University of Utah Health website, it states that many common signs in teen relationships could lead to violence. It is important to be aware of such signs.

Signs of teen dating violence:
  • Isolated from friends and family
  • Partner is extremely jealous
  • Signs of injuries
  • etc.
If any of these signs are familiar to you or someone you know in a relationship, I would implore you to talk with your partner or person you know to put an end to the relationship, and start to heal.

Now if you choose to end a relationship, or if someone ends a relationship with you, it can take a toll on your mood. But the biggest advice Sara Sorenson can give you on this, is not to fall into your sadness. Cry, talk, and let yourself feel your emotions safely. Give yourself a creative outlet. Remember who you were before meeting that person, and very importantly- don’t jump into another relationship right away. 
Be safe with your partner. Communicate, and take it slow. If you follow these tips, it will be so much easier to recognize a toxic relationship.

POSTED 10/1/23

What is Hope Squad?

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BY ISABELLA SORESON
STAFF EDITOR

This year’s theme is Care. The “C” in CHARGERS. If you look around, staff and students are trying their best to input this theme into daily life and events. According to the Corner Canyon official website, you will be positively rewarded this year for reaching out to fellow students for support.
One way the school has been inherently successful, is the community of Hope Squad. According to the Corner Canyon official website, you will be positively rewarded this year for reaching out to fellow students for support.

Hope Squad itself is more of a delicate topic when browsing the Corner Canyon Chronicles. I interviewed a member of Hope Squad, Rekailah Cram. She states that,

“We want to increase suicide awareness around the school and prevent suicide, reduce stigma around suicide, and work on being more inclusive around the school.”

Hope Squad is a team of students that care about the well being of the students at Corner Canyon. If anyone who is reading this feels hopeless, or is struggling with a sense of purpose or self-worth, you can reach out to a Hope Squad member, your counselor, or an adult.
Hope Squad is not well known throughout the school. So one of their main priorities is to be recognized, and used as a main resource for student’s mental health.
According to Rekailah Cram, “We’re the bridge for people to get the help they need.” Rekailah and I are personal friends, we have both gone through the fear of losing a friend to suicide. So it is our duty to spread the awareness of suicide and prevent it as much as possible to what we can control.
It is a scary process to anyone involved. That is why there are professionals in such situations that can handle it in an effective and safe way for everyone.
If you are going through or know anyone who is suffering from suicidal thoughts, please reach out. There are so many people that care about your health, and are willing to give you the help you need.

POSTED 9/12/23
​If you need someone to talk to, find help through SafeUT, your councilor, a Hope Squad
member, or dial “988” into your phone.
​Your life is important.

The Corner Canyon Wellness Room

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BY LILY HERSCH
EDITOR IN CHIEF

​When you walk into the Corner Canyon Wellness Room, you’re greeted with relaxing scents of essential oils and various comforting amenities: bean bags, weighted plushies, mini waters, coloring books, and fidgets, just to name a few.
​Opened in the late fall of 2022 in the Student Center, the Wellness Room is still a rather unknown nook of CCHS. The Wellness Room serves as a safe space to have a few moments of stillness; dimmed fairy lights, leafy decor, and uplifting messages all harmonize to create a space of reassurance and ease for any student it welcomes. The only requirement to use it is to check in and out by using the QR code at the Student Center front desk.
    CCHS school psychologist and co-creator of the CC Wellness Room, Rachel Rohmer, says
“Many of our students have events going on that no one else is aware of and they just need a space they can process that and calm. Ms. Davis and I tried to create a calm and comfortable space with tools and areas for anyone who comes in.”
     Wellness rooms are becoming increasingly popular in high schools, and for good reason. A BYU study involving Utahn high school students found that after one week of holding an open wellness room students, staff, and parents similarly agreed that every school should have a wellness center, they help students’ self esteem, teach valuable coping skills, and students do not go to just ‘skip class’ as often claimed.
    Whether processing a life event, feeling overwhelmed, going through a break up, or just needing space, the Wellness Room serves as an environment to do so.
Jenny Davis, CCHS school counselor and co-creator of the CC Wellness Room, says “Our wellness room provides students time to process information, deal with strong emotions, self-regulate, and learn skills to manage their wellness. Part of our job is providing students with tools and resources so they can support their health and the wellness room helps us accomplish this. Our space is small, but we are so grateful that we can offer this amenity.”

POSTED 9/12/23​