Let’s all take a moment to appreciate that Thanksgiving break is right around the corner!!  

Now back to business –  let’s address how thanksgiving plans may be altered, or for some, canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Gathering with family and/ or friends around the holidays may be the highlight of the year for so many students so I will not downplay the impact this will have on your mental well-being. Yet, I will share with you a few tips that may help you through these unprecedented times.

For me, home is not in Atlanta, so to spend Thanksgiving break with my family is not an option for me this year. With that said, I can respond with one or two options: (1) complain about what I cannot do or (2) find a positive in an unfortunate situation. To uphold more positive vibes, I will try to focus on what I can control rather than what I cannot control. To help with this, someone once told me, for every negative situation, counterbalance it with 5 positive aspects occurring in your life (told to me by a family member).

If this is challenging for you (as it is for me), check out Georgia State University’s Counseling Center’s workshop on Gratitude and Social Connection: Healing in Uncertain Times. This is an amazing opportunity for students to engage in an experimental workshop on the power of gratitude during times of uncertainty. This will be an hour-long workshop, filled with practical exercises and activities with a focus on thankfulness!!

This workshop will take place on Friday, November 20th at 3 pm. To sign up, follow the link: http://gsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dhthK9vVo6msF0h

BUT HURRY – THERE ARE ONLY 12 SLOTS LEFT!!!