The Weekly Update
March 8, 2026
Did you remember to Spring Forward??
What is the reason for spring forward?
Benjamin Franklin invented the concept in 1784, believing that rising earlier would economize candle usage and save people money. Pushing clocks forward to make greater use of daylight during the warmer months was formally adopted during World War I as part of a global attempt to conserve energy.
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The Check-In: March - The Endurance Phase
Stress vs. Anxiety
Stress vs. Anxiety: Do You Know the Difference? 🤔🌪️
We use the words "stressed" and "anxious" interchangeably, but they are actually different things. Knowing which one you are dealing with is the first step to fixing it..
Weekly Challenge: "Name It to Tame It" 🗣️
Psychiatrist Dr. Dan Siegel coined this phrase. When you can put a specific label on an emotion, it calms the brain's emotional center.
The Challenge: Next time you feel overwhelmed, write it down:
"I am feeling stressed because I have a math test." (Solution: Study for 20 mins).
"I am feeling anxious because I'm worried I'll fail the semester." (Solution: Deep breathing, reality checking).
Resource Corner: Calming the Alarm 🚒
If your internal alarm bell is ringing all day long and you can't turn it off, we can help you find the "mute" button.
- School Counselor: Grant Sparks (766-3410)/Christine Harrell (766-3407)
- Mental Health Support: Shannon Krenek, LCSW (766-3379) - Leave a note if Ms. Shannon is not in. She would love to meet you.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988.
What's Happening this Week?
Monday:
- Baseball @ McDowell
Tuesday: ACT DAY!!!
- Baseball HOME Hendersonville
- Softball HOME Hendersonville
- Golf
Wednesday:
- Soccer HOME Hendersonville
Thursday:
- Softball HOME Johnson County
Friday:
- Baseball @ Hendersonville
- Softball @ Hendersonville
Saturday:
- Softball training academy