Self Care
What is self care?
Self care is doing something that makes you feel good and improves your mental and physical health!
True or False: There is good stress and bad stress.
True! Stress in short term can be helpful for tests, assignments and meeting due dates.
The history of physical fitness dates back to what country
Greece
What is a trigger?
A trigger is anything that causes an increase in stress, anxiety, or emotional discomfort.
What is physical self care?
Sleeping, eating, drinking water, and moving your body.
True or False: Stress is the same as anxiety.
False! Anxiety is an emotion that can be caused by stress but stress is the way your body reacts to a demand.
How many minutes per day should you play or exercise for?
60 mins
What are behavioral warning signs?
Feeling more impatient, snapping at others, or withdrawing socially are examples of this type of warning sign.
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are limits you set with others.
The 11 fitness components fall under two categories, what are they?
Health-related components and Skill-related components
What are physical warning signs?
Headaches, muscle aches, tension in your body, upset stomach, increased heart rate or palpitations.
What is proactive self-care?
Using coping strategies before stress becomes overwhelming.
What is cortisol?
This hormone is released during stress and helps the body respond in the short term.
Name 2 of the 6 skill-related components:
Agility, Balance, Coordination, Power, Reaction time, Speed
What is an stress management?
Tracking triggers over time helps identify patterns and strengthens this long-term stress management ability.
What is self-compassion?
Treating yourself with kindness instead of self-criticism during difficult moments is this evidence-based self-care practice.
What is the amygdala?
The part of your brain that triggers a stress response.
Name 2 of the 5 health-related components:
Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Body composition
What is self awareness in terms of triggers and warning signs?
Becoming aware of subtle early warning signs is part of building this skill.