Coping skills
A practice that includes being in the here and now
what is mindfulness
This simple breathing technique involves inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding again, all for 4 seconds each.
what is box breathing
These are guidelines or limits you set to define what is acceptable behavior from others.
what are boundaries
Feeling capable in your skills
what is competence
What is so fragile that saying its name will make it break?
what is silence
Gentle moment that helps relieve tension
what is yoga or stretching
This sensory grounding technique asks you to name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you can taste.
what is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
This term describes boundaries that are too "closed off," often preventing any emotional or physical closeness
what are rigid boundaries
Having a sense of self-worth
what is confidence
I am always in front of you, but I can never be seen.
what is the future
writing down thoughts to gain clarity and release overwhelming feelings
what is journaling
Experts recommend that most adults aim for this many hours of sleep each night for optimal mental health.
what is 7-9 hours
True or False: You should feel obligated to apologize or justify your boundaries to others.
False (You can state them clearly and calmly without apology)
Staying true to your values
character
I am as light as a feather, but even the world's strongest woman couldn't hold me for more than a few minutes
what is breath
Draw, paint, play music, or craft to express emotions non-verbally.
what are creative outlets
True or False: Physical exercise causes the body to release chemicals that naturally boost mood and reduce mild depression
True (they are called endorphins).
These types of boundaries are easily "spongy" or entangled with others, often leading to people-pleasing
What are soft or porous boundaries?
Building meaningful relationships.
what is connection
Spelled forward, I am what you do every day; spelled backward, I am something many people hate
What is Live (Spelled backward is evil).
If symptoms persist for more than two weeks or interfere with daily life
what is seeking professional help
This morning habit is scientifically shown to improve sleep quality by setting a "success" tone for the day.
What is making your bed?
Name some boundaries you need to set or have had to set to keep you well
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Showing compassion for yourself and others
what is caring
The more of me you take, the more you leave behind
what is footsteps