healthy vs unhealthy
You feel angry and take slow breaths before speaking. Healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy. It helps you pause and choose a safe response.
What does your brain need every night to help you learn and remember?
Enough sleep. Sleep helps you feel rested and supports memory.
Can your brain learn something that feels difficult?
Yes. Practice, helpful strategies, and support can help you improve.
You feel worried about a test. What is a helpful choice?
Prepare a little at a time and ask for help if you need it.
You hit someone because you are angry. Healthy or unhealthy? What could you do instead?
Unhealthy and unsafe. Step away, use words, or ask an adult for help.
You stay up very late gaming before school. Healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy as a habit. Too little sleep can make concentrating and managing feelings harder.
You have been studying and feel overwhelmed. What could you do?
Take a short break, breathe slowly, and ask for help or divide the work into smaller steps.
You make a mistake. Which thought is more helpful: “I can learn” or “I’m a failure”?
“I can learn.” One mistake does not define you.
You invite a classmate who is alone to join your game. Healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy. Including others helps them feel welcome.
Name two activities that get your body moving.
Dancing, walking, cycling, swimming, or playing an active game.
Can you feel nervous and still try something new?
Yes. You can take a small step and ask for support.
You are upset but tell everyone, “I’m fine.” What else could you choose?
Tell someone you trust: “I’m having a difficult day. Can we talk?”
You make a mistake and say, “I’m stupid.” Is this helpful?
No. Try: “I made a mistake, and I can learn from it.”
You have been using a screen for a long time. What is a healthy next step?
Take a break, move your body, and look away from the screen.
Does a healthy brain mean feeling happy all the time?
No. Everyone experiences different feelings, including sadness, worry, and anger.
You keep comparing yourself to classmates and feel discouraged. What could help?
Focus on your own progress and remember that everyone has different strengths.
Your friend asks you to stop teasing them, but you continue. Healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy. Stop and respect their feelings and boundaries.
Why do your brain and body need a variety of foods?
Different foods provide energy and nutrients that help us grow, learn, and play.
Name three ways you can care for your brain this week.
sleep enough, move daily, drink water, eat varied foods, learn something, and spend time with people who care about you.
You are struggling with something. Is asking for help a sign of weakness?
No. Asking for help is a useful way to care for yourself.