In 1984, October was designated ...

In 1984, October was designated as Crime Prevention Month through a Presidential proclamation. Since then, NCPC has been working with local law enforcement, government agencies, civic groups, schools, businesses, and other organizations to help them spread the word about crime prevention and personal safety. With shrinking law enforcement budgets across the country, the role that each of us can play in preventing crime is more important than ever.

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There are days or weeks that go by with so much stress and distraction. We stop thinking about what we enjoy in life… memories, places, people etc. These help soothe our stress and bring into prospective what is important to us. Writing it down can help us to remember the good, on those stressful/distracting days.

10 Minutes to Recognize the Good Stuff

Things, People, and Places You Love:
One thing you've worked hard to achieve:

_________________________________________________________

One thing thats going well right now:
 
Two subjects or pursuits you're passionate about:

__________________________  _____________________________

Two people you can count on for a warm hug and kind words:

_________________________  ______________________________

Three things to look forward to:
 


 

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10 Ways To Calm Your Mind

10 Ways To Calm Your Mind

1. TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND BREATHE SLOWLY

2. TRY GUIDED MEDITATION OR VISUALIZATION EXERCISES

3. DO MINDFULNESS EXERCISES

4. REFRAME NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

5. GO FOR A LEISURELY WALK

6. TAKE A WARM SHOWER OR SOAK IN THE TUB

7. WRITE IT ALL DOWN IN A JOURNAL

8. REMIND YOURSELF THAT DISTRESS IS TEMPORARY

9. DISTRACT YOUR MIND (LISTEN TO UPLIFTING PODCAST OR MUSIC)

10. UNPLUG BY A CERTAIN HOUR

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