My Well-being Plan S2
My Well-being Plan
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My Well-being Plan
Open with the idea that a plan can make the day feel calmer, clearer and easier to manage. Keep the tone reassuring and practical.
Today's goal
I can create a simple personal well-being plan that helps me manage my day and includes routines that support my mental health.
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Glossary
well-being plan - a simple plan that helps you look after yourself during the day
routine - something you do regularly in a similar way
mental health - how you feel and cope in your mind and emotions
break - time to pause and rest
healthy habits - regular actions that support your body and mind
positive activities - safe activities that help you feel good or calm
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One thing that helps you feel calm during the day
Use this to activate prior knowledge and normalise different answers. Likely responses may include music, quiet, breaks, water, routine, sleep, walking or hobbies.
What is a well-being plan?
A well-being plan is a simple guide for your day.
it helps you know what to do
it can include helpful routines
it can make the day feel more organised
it supports your mental health
Learners may benefit from hearing that the plan does not need to be perfect or long. It can be a short list with clear steps.
Why plans can help
A plan can support you when the day feels busy or unclear.
routines can feel safe and familiar
clear steps can reduce stress
breaks can stop overload building up
positive activities can improve mood
Link the idea of planning to predictability and reduced anxiety. Avoid presenting one routine as right for everyone.
Routines in a day
Routines are actions you do regularly.
Examples:
getting up at a similar time
eating meals
taking breaks
getting ready for sleep
Emphasise that routines can be small and simple. Familiar everyday examples will help entry level 2 learners.
What is a well-being plan for?
A guide for the day
A list of worries
A school timetable
A set of rules
Checks the core idea from slides 2 to 4: a well-being plan is a simple guide that helps organise the day with supportive routines.
Complete the ideas
A well-being plan is a simple guide for your day. Routines are actions you do regularly. Clear steps can reduce stress and make the day feel more organised.
The blanks echo taught wording from the first teaching block: guide, regularly and stress.
Which routine feels most helpful in a day plan?
Getting up
Eating meals
Taking breaks
Sleep routine
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What mental health support can look like
Supportive routines are not only for work or study.
They can also help you:
feel calmer
notice stress earlier
have time to rest
do things that help you feel good
Keep mental health language simple: feelings, stress, calm, energy and mood are more accessible than abstract terminology.
Taking breaks matters
Breaks are an important part of a good day.
short breaks can help you reset
breaks can lower stress
they can help with focus and energy
a break could mean sitting quietly, stretching or having water
Some learners may think a break means doing nothing useful. Explain that breaks are a helpful routine, not wasted time.
Healthy habits support well-being
Healthy habits can be part of a daily plan.
regular meals
drinking water
sleep routine
washing and getting dressed
moving your body
If needed, explain that healthy habits support both body and mind. Keep examples concrete and non-judgemental.
Small habits count
Helpful habits do not need to be big.
one glass of water
one short walk
one set bedtime step
one calm minute after lunch
This slide is important for learners who may feel overwhelmed by long lists. Stress that small repeatable actions are enough.
Why are breaks important in a plan?
They stop all work
They lower stress
They make days longer
They replace sleep
Targets the key misconception noted on slide 6: breaks are helpful support, not wasted time.
Complete the healthy habits text
Breaks can help you reset and support focus. Healthy habits can include drinking water and a sleep routine. Small habits still count.
This checks understanding of the second block: breaks, healthy habits and the idea that small actions matter.
Name one small habit you could repeat each day.
Expected answer elements: one small break or healthy habit from the slides, such as having water, stretching, a short walk, one calm minute, or a bedtime step. Accept any practical example that is small and repeatable.
Positive activities
Positive activities are things that help you feel settled, happy or interested.
Examples:
listening to music
drawing
talking to someone you trust
spending time on a hobby
Clarify that positive activities are healthy, safe activities that support mood and enjoyment.
Choosing what works for you
A personal plan should fit your own needs.
choose routines you can do
pick breaks that help you feel calm
include habits you want to remember
add activities you enjoy
Reinforce personal choice and self-awareness. There is no single correct plan; the goal is usefulness.
A simple day plan
Morning:
get up
wash and dress
eat breakfast
Daytime:
work or study
take a break
drink water
Evening:
positive activity
get ready for bed
Use this as a model, not a script. Read it slowly and point out that a plan can be organised by parts of the day.
Keep the plan clear
A clear plan is easier to follow.
use short words
put steps in order
keep it realistic
look at it during the day
Learners with autism may benefit from visual structure and simple sequencing. Mention that a checklist or symbols may also help, if appropriate.
Which is a positive activity?
Skipping meals
Listening to music
Staying worried
Missing sleep
Checks recognition of a safe, enjoyable activity that supports mood, based on slide 9.
Complete the day plan
A personal plan should fit your own needs. In the daytime you might take a break and drink water. A clear plan uses short words and keeps steps in order.
This draws together the final teaching block: personal choice, the model day plan and keeping the plan clear.
Which part of a day plan would you choose first?
Morning routine
A break
Healthy habit
Positive activity
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What is one thing you learned today?
Reflection only. Invite short answers such as breaks, small habits, routines, positive activities or keeping plans clear.
What helped you understand this lesson best?
Reflection only. Students may mention examples, the simple day plan, short words, or hearing that small habits count.
Glossary
manage your day - organise your time and actions in a helpful way
stress - feelings of pressure or worry
focus - paying attention to what you are doing
reset - becoming calmer and ready to continue
realistic - possible and sensible for you to do
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