USU Extension- Rural Wellness Initiative

12/29/2025

It’s true that if we want to make meaningful changes, we need to move beyond the habits of our old life. This can feel painful at times, but remember that it will be worth it!

As we move into the new year, reflect on what changes you would like to make—and the progress you’ve made over the past year.💛

12/22/2025

Join us for this fun class in the New Year!! FREE and supplies are included! Register here: https://forms.gle/NxvFQpNbzLDTScwj6

12/22/2025

Every family has struggles—but every family also has strengths. Strong families = strong communities.

Even 10 minutes a day of connection can boost mental health, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships.

You don’t have to be perfect to be a protective factor. You just have to show up. Start with presence, not perfection. 💛

12/18/2025

Winter brings colder temperatures, shorter days, and new challenges and preparation goes beyond just weatherizing your home. This video shares helpful tips and resources focused on mental health and wellbeing during the winter months, reminding us that taking care of ourselves is just as important as staying physically prepared. Take a few minutes to watch and learn how to stay supported this season.

American Psychiatric Association (2024). Two in five Americans say their mood worsens in winter; 29% say “falling back” hurts their mental health. https://ww...

12/15/2025

The holidays can be hectic—especially for families! Here are some tips to keep your family healthy and grounded this holiday season.💛

12/13/2025

Real World Ready Club spreading holiday cheer!

Yesterday, our 4-H members in the Real World Ready club spent the afternoon creating Christmas cards for local seniors to add kindness, color, and a little extra joy to the season.

We’re so proud of their thoughtfulness and the impact they’re already making in our community.

12/11/2025

12/10/2025

Had a blast at the High school teen center today making Terra cotta gingerbread houses and talking about how to protect ourselves from social media “highlight reels.”

12/10/2025

🌟 Had the best afternoon at the high school teen center with these awesome humans!

We turned plain terra cotta pots into the cutest gingerbread houses 🎄🏠. Super proud of everyone’s creativity!

The real highlight though? Our conversation about the “highlight reel” life we see on social media and how to protect our peace from all the comparison traps. We talked real stuff: curating your feed, taking breaks when you need them, remembering that everyone’s posting their wins (not their outtakes), and being kind to ourselves when we’re the ones feeling “behind.”

Grateful I get to hang out with these teens every month! See you next time!

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

A reminder during the holidays and always✨ you are worthy of love AND respect. You are allowed to have boundaries and take up space, you deserve to feel safe. Xo

12/05/2025

Feeling down around the holidays is common, but it’s different from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Knowing the difference can guide support and treatment. Learn more about SAD and how to get help: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder