5/29/20

Human’s Tribune

Volume 1
Issue 15
Friday, May 29, 2020

Hi, There!

May is almost over! We have to admit that May wasn’t the best month, but all we can do is hope that June will be better. Today, the Human’s Tribune will feature ways to relax and relieve stress during these hard times. We will have a book review of The Benefits of Being an Octopus. Enjoy Issue 15!

Stress-Relieving Activities

By Ember Hernandez

For when you’re stressed about some things, here are activities to calm you down.

Color and chill. Coloring distracts you, and at least makes you feel accomplished when you’re finished. I recommend an app called Colorfy.

You can’t actually go to the beach, so why not fill up a kiddie pool with water, and play soothing sounds for background noise.

• Focus on things outside your house. You’ll feel better.

• Watch a movie, maybe something that doesn’t make you tense.

• Cook or bake something for you. Baking helps relax the mind.Think about what you’re thankful for.

• Taking a moment to focus on what you’re grateful for can help you feel less anxious and depressed almost immediately.

Research suggests that the best way to do this is to write a list of things you’re thankful for and then read it back to yourself.

Poem: Crossing the Bar

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Sunset and the evening star,


And one clear call for me!


And may there be no moaning of the bar,


When I put out to sea,





But such a tide as moving seems asleep,


Too full for sound or foam,


When that which drew out from out the boundless deep


Turns again home.





Twilight and the evening bell,


And after that the dark!


And may there be no sadness of farewell,


When I embark;





For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place


The flood may bear me far,


I hope to see my pilot face to face


When I cross the bar.