Self Care
What is self-care?
What are three examples of self-care?
Something you do to allow joy, calmness or happiness to be apart of your day.
Examples
Drawing
Listening to music
Doing a hobby
On average how many hours of sleep do you need?
8-10 hours
What is the best drink to stay hydrated throughout the day?
Water
How many times and for how long do you brush your teeth?
This daily hygiene habit is especially important after sports, exercise, or activities that cause sweating.
Showering
A digital detox
Going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday helps create this good sleep habit.
A sleep routine
What can you drink or add to water to help with dehydration?
Electrolytes
20-30 seconds
When you use the restroom, are about to cook, after you sneeze, or when your hands are dirty.
How often should you wash your face and brush your hair?
1-2 times a day
This self-care skills means recognizing and naming your feelings instead of ignoring them.
Emotional awareness
Lack of sleep can negatively what areas of your life? Name three.
Mood
Concentration
Memory
School
What type of drinks have electrolytes in them? Name two
Powerade
Gatorade
Electrolyte packets
Liquid IV
Body Armour
How often should you shower and what do you use?
Every day or every other day depending on physical activity.
ShampooConditioner
Body wash
This hygiene habit is one of the most effective ways to prevent illness and spread infection.
Handwashing
This is the overall goal of self-care:
Maintaining healthy physical, emotional, social, and mental _____.Well-being
What can improve your sleep quality? Name three
Eating your meals/snacks
Quiet room
Dark room
Cool room
ElectronicsSkipping this meal can make it difficult to focus in the morning and stay energized at school.
Breakfast
This personal care product helps reduce body odor by limiting sweat and bacteria.
Deodorant
What is the proper way to sneeze to not spread germs.
In your elbow
What are good hygiene self-care practices? Name three
Showering
Brushing teeth
Doing laundry
Washing your sheets
Brushing hair
Washing your hands
True or False
Catching up on sleep over the weekend completely makes up for not sleeping enough over the week.False
Eating meals and snacks throughout the day can help prevent major drops in this.
Energy levels and blood sugar levels
What are the three different steps to brushing your teeth?
Flossing
Brushing teeth with toothpaste
Mouthwash
Having a basic hygiene kit with items like a toothbrush, deodorant, hand sanitizer, and tissues supports this overall self-care goal.
Staying healthy and preventing illness