๐คฉ MATES ON A MISSION ๐คฉ
Today our Y4-6 class met two absolutely 'top' blokes, on a mission - to spread the power of mateship and resilience for mental health and wellbeing.
Mike and Ben, aka Legless and Blind, light-heartedly shared anecdotes of their very own and very real adversities; all the while helping us to recognise that no-one escapes challenge and change in their life, but with the support of those around us and a willingness to ask for help when we need it, we can tackle anything we are faced with.
When things don't go our way, or as we have expected, we have a choice to make, and Mike and Ben reminded us that we are in control of our reaction and response. We realised that often, we are very good at finding all the reasons why we can't....but what if we can!? (We even had an impromptu running race to demonstrate the power of, 'I can!'). They challenged us, instead of asking, 'Why me?', to ask, 'What's next?'; to build resilience, and motivate us to take the small steps we need to cope with life's disappointments, hurts, or challenges. With the help of those around us, speaking up and asking for help, we can tackle challenge or change, in whatever shape or size it presents!
Mike and Ben, thankyou. Pure inspiration.
** Mike and Ben's 'Mates on a Mission' regional tour, provided by Ski for Life, includes community talks in Eudunda, Watervale and Burra this week - check out the Ski for Life Facebook page for session details.
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