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Lincoln for HPP. On May 23rd the GLW Children’s Council took a group of young students from Burwell Jr. Sr. High School to a two day overnight HPP leadership conference held in Lincoln Nebraska at the University. HPP stands for Human Performance Project that was created by John Underwood and his staff using science based evidence. Human Performance Project (HPP) youth development curriculum is also based on their belief that high school students in America, if given the choice to be awesome, would choose awesome. It is teaching kids and adults on HOW to create a culture we don’t just survive in, but thrive in. HPP Nebraska Regional Training was a chance to immerse ourselves in the UNL environment while we were able to learn from US Navy SEALs as well as athletes and coaches from Olympic and professional sport. The two days were designed to give students and administrators the best tools and information to make the best choices for optimizing mental/physical health performance for students and peers in and out of school. John Underwood is the founder of Life of an Athlete Human Performance project/ former Olympic coach and world champion athlete/human performance consultant to the US Navy SEAL Teams. He has also worked with nearly all sports federations including NCAA, NBA, NHL, NFL, and the Olympic Committee. John shared his deep understanding of training, recovery, and everyday lifestyle factors that drive elite performance on the court, in the field, in the classroom, and at home. The topics of the sessions were Physiology of elite performance–sleep management, nutrition, effects of alcohol/tobacco/other drugs, The changing nature of marijuana products, Vaping: facts vs fiction, The opioid crisis, Building resilience and managing stress, Communication, Conflict resolution, Peer intervention, Creating a culture of championship, Teamwork and leadership, Team Building physical training, How to implement HPP programming in your organization or school. Other speakers included: Hunter Church, Brandon Bair, and Former Navy SEALs. Hunter Church who was the youngest member of the USA Bobsled team in the 2022 Olympic Games. Hunter shared what it took for him to make the journey from small-town high school athlete all the way to the Olympic Games. Brandon Bair is a recently retired NFL player who discusses why the quality of one’s character trumps talent and how his ability to make good choices as a teenager allowed him to play for a national championship title in college and for multiple NFL franchises. After the HPP summit conference our students and staff who attended sat down to talk about what they interpreted. The students were asked what they want to see change or continue within our community and school system. Students talked about wanting to implement a “Pure Performance” program in the school. This would include students who aren’t just role models on the court and in the classroom but in all aspects of life. These students want to reach out and do certain activities such as help with the new program implemented this last year for 1st-6th grade girls called Power Hour. Power Hour is an afterschool program held from 3:45-5pm. This last year it was held during March at the school in the midst of pee-wee wrestling. Power Hour may be subject to change and begin sooner and go through March giving the “Pure Performance” students more opportunities to make an impact. These students hope to generate more ideas on HOW they can impact others. They will present their ideas and what they have learned at the HPP Summit to the school board sometime this summer. As staff, peers, etc, we advocate for these students yet we don’t let them participate in much decision making, we have learned it is important to hear these students and allow them to participate in creating the “culture”. Students who attended were: Avery Mann, Jessica Dawe, Ericka Larsen, Cy Feeken, Hagen Hodges, Holden Hodges, Gracyn Hicks, Kayley Jeffres, Brookelyn Gideon, Kason Larson, and Garrett Hasenauer. Sponsors/Staff: Marcie Smith, Faith Simone, McKenna Gurney We would like to extend an extra thank you to Marcie Smith, those who bought trash bags for the GLW fundraiser, Lee Jeffres with Jeffres Sand and Gravel, and Warren White with Burwell Livestock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad986bcf5bf2f68917d40/1650914686700-IDJP8ROFOBVBO4FDW9F3/unsplash-image-PGnqT0rXWLs.jpg News - Mental Health Mental health awareness is something that can help the millions of people who are impacted by mental health issues throughout the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in five adults have had or currently have symptoms of a mental illness. These statistics show just how prevalent living with a mental illness actually is. The goal with a whole month of mental health awareness is to help people with mental illnesses understand that they are not alone in their struggles—and that getting treatment can make all the difference. If we applied this approach to mental health every day of the year, more and more people could benefit from knowing about these common illnesses. Some common disorders that need more awareness include: Generalized anxiety disorder Substance use disorders Depression Bipolar disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Schizophrenia Suicidal ideation Though all of these mental health conditions have different symptoms, they can impact every aspect of your life. In truth, your mental health influences the way that you think, feel, and behave. This means that your social, professional, and personal life can be greatly impaired. Many people who have mental health conditions aren’t sure how to cope with their symptoms and resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms to push away their emotional discomfort. As a result, you might also have an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Additionally, if you have one mental illness that goes untreated, you actually are at a greater risk for developing co-occurring disorders and you will need dual diagnosis treatment to fully heal. Mental health awareness makes all of this information available to you so that you can assess your own risks and find help for any conditions you might have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad986bcf5bf2f68917d40/c196deff-f7af-4468-996c-18808bd602ec/Blue-Pinwheel.jpg News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad986bcf5bf2f68917d40/e531e4a3-3772-4bf8-8c7a-48a35da72698/qrcode_www.cdc.gov+%281%29.png News - Make it stand out QR code for more information CDC Child Abuse and Neglect. How big is the problems? What are the consequences? 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More Whole, Less Processed If you want to get healthier, buy better ingredients. You can also think of this as addition by subtraction. Cut out the processed food and replace it with a healthier or option, or, if it’s not a necessity, consider going without it altogether 3. Don’t Buy What You Won’t Eat Sometimes we buy on autopilot. Sometimes we buy with best intentions, but then don’t end up eating what we bought. Sometimes our freezers fill up with things we meant to eat but never do. Don’t do this! Make a plan before you go to the grocery store. Map out your meals for the week and make a list of ingredients. Then go into the store and buy only what you need to make your meals. Buying fewer items, but with a sharper focus on what you need to eat, helps you cut unnecessary calories and save money. 4. Pass on the Junk It is okay to treat yourself every once in awhile but, this should go without saying: pass on junk food! You don’t need it, you don’t need to pay for it, and there is also almost NO nutritional value. If you have already done your shopping and made your healthy choices, don’t deviate once you hit the check out line and are tempted by glossy packages with well-known brand names. All they will do is increase your expenses and your calorie intake and not in a healthy way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61fad986bcf5bf2f68917d40/50ccdc96-6fe6-4432-9d80-db998a94cfbd/Nutrition+and+the+developing+brain.jfif News - Nutrition and Brain Health Brain Health Brain health can be defined in many ways, but the Guidelines focuses on the following areas: Youth—brain maturation and development and academic achievement; Older adults—dementia and cognitive impairment; and Across the lifespan—cognition, anxiety and depression, quality of life, and sleep. Some of the benefits of physical activity on brain health occur immediately after a session of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (acute effect), such as reduced feelings of state anxiety (short-term anxiety), improved sleep, and improved aspects of cognitive function. With regular physical activity (habitual effect), improvements are seen in trait anxiety (long-term anxiety), deep sleep, and components of executive function (including the ability to plan and organize; monitor, inhibit, or facilitate behaviors; initiate tasks; and control emotions) Resource: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition (health.gov) So, what does physical activity, brain health and function have anything do with our nutrition? Your brain is always “on”. It takes care of your thoughts and movements, your breathing and heartbeat, your senses - it works hard 24/7, even while you’re asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of fuel. 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