Healthy Living
One activity that is healthy for your mind is...
Listening to music, getting outside, doing a puzzle, word search, talking to a friend, art, reading
True or False
A positive affirmation is a compliment we get from other people.
False. Positive affirmations are compliments that we give to ourselves.
Show us a deep breathing exercise.
Triangle breathing.
Finger breathing.
Flower/candle breathing.
Can you feel more than one emotion at the same time?
Yes
Our thoughts, feelings, and ____ are all connected.
actions or behaviors
One activity that is healthy for your body is...
Dancing, going for a walk, lifting weights, yoga, getting good sleep, eating healthy foods, drinking water
Give an example of a positive affirmation you would say to yourself.
I am awesome.
I am kind.
I am smart.
I am strong.
I am brave.
Show us a muscle relaxation exercise.
Squeeze your muscles tight. Then relax your muscles.
True or false.
It is ok to feel sad sometimes.
True
Which is the best way to express your feelings:
1. I feel sad when you call me names. Because it hurts my feelings. Please don't do that again.
2. You're making me so mad! Stop talking to me. I'm not your friend.
1
Use "I statements"
One activity that is good for your environment is...
Cleaning, organizing, sorting, donating items you no longer need, doing yard work, chores
Is this a positive affirmation?
I am smart. I am kind. Today will be a great day!
yes
Show us a grounding exercise.
5-4-3-2-1 method.
Butterfly hugs.
Describe your favorite things.
What other words can you use to tell someone you are feeling "fine?"
Happy, calm, peaceful, excited, joyful, relaxed, content
True or false.
Being on screens and using social media too much can affect my mental health.
True.
Too much screen time can lead to isolation, feelings of rejection, sadness and anxiety.
Nice things for people in your life include...
Saying thank you, doing something helpful without being asked, a nice note, drawing a picture, a compliment
Is this a positive affirmation?
I'm so nervous. This is going to be so hard. I'm just going to pretend to be sick.
No
Mindful music listening.
Mindful describing an object.
Visualizing your happy place.
Meditation.
How can we figure out how someone else is feeling?
Facial expressions, body language, how they are acting
In what ways can anxiety be helpful?
It keeps us safe. It gives us energy.
True or False.
I should try to do one healthy thing for my mind, body, environment and my people every day.
True!
The opposite of positive thoughts are...
negative thoughts
automatic negative thoughts
ANTs
True or false.
You should only practice these exercises when you are upset.
False.
What body signals might you have when you are experiencing anxiety, stress or frustration?
Racing heart, sweaty palms, hot/red face, stomach ache, tense muscles, fast breathing, clenching your jaw, crying
Which is more helpful, a flexible brain or a rigid brain?
Flexible brain.