Self care
Describe one meditation technique
transcendental, mindfulness, body scan, visualization, etc.
What is reflective listening?
A form of communication in which the listener paraphrases what the speaker has said, to check for understanding of content and emotional tone.
What is active listening?
Empathetic listening in which the listener echoes, restates, and clarifies.
What is the first thing you should do every morning as soon as you wake up?
Turn off alarm, take medication, get dressed, or feed dogs
Name 5 necessary tasks that must be done for cleaning your bathroom.
Clean sink, bathtub, mirror, toilet, floors, etc.
What is Wise Mind?
Finding the compromise between emotional mind (actions and behavior driven strictly by emotions) and reasonable mind (actions and behavior driven by logical thinking). Able to validate the emotions while also understanding consequences to actions
What is a "You" statement?
A statement that shifts responsibility for the communicator's feelings or thoughts to the other party in the communication
How can we figure out what someone's boundaries are?
Just ask them!
What are some things you can do to periodically remind yourself to complete important tasks? (e.g. take medicine, do chores, study, complete checklists, etc.)
Look at your weekly planner!
Set alarms, make a daily or weekly calendar, etc.
How much of your income should go towards savings? (rule of thumb)
20%
Name 3 self-sabotaging habits
unhealthy eating, inner self-critic, etc.
What is an "I" statement?
Your expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas. The speaker takes responsibility for his or her own emotions and actions.
-I feel hurt when you turn away from me.
-I feel that you don't care.
-I feel nervous when you stare at me without talking.
-I feel as if I'm being judged.
-I feel like an idiot during practical exams.
-I feel anxious.
What is the difference between an aquaintance, a casual friend, and a close friend?
Aquaintance: someone you know and maybe spend time with, but you don't have much investment in their lives and vice versa. There are no emotional obligations.
Casual friend: someone you spend time with, have similar interests, enjoy each other's company, share some personal things, etc. Some investment in each other's lives, and there are a few emotional obligations.
Close friend: someone you know very well, share many personal things with them, and sincerely care about their well-being and happiness. You are both very invested in each other's lives. There are more emotional obligations.
Describe 3 things you can do to get the most out of studying.
Highlighting, taking notes, taking short breaks, etc.
Name 5 necessary tasks that must be done for cleaning your bedroom.
Making the bed, washing the sheets, throwing away trash, dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing, etc.
Explain the process of challenging negative thoughts.
Is there substantial evidence for my thought? Is there evidence contrary to my thought?
Am I attempting to interpret this situation without all the evidence?
What would a friend think about this situation?
If I look at the situation positively, how is it different?Will this matter a year from now? How about five years from now?
DEAR MAN
Describe
Express
Assert
Reinforce
Mindfulness
Appear confident
Negotiate
What is Consent? (FRIES)
FRIES:
Freely given
Reversible
Informed
Eager
Specific
List 5 ways we can stay safe online
Use a VPN
Don't click on links from unknown sources
Stay vigilant and be on the lookout for hackers and scams!
Don't give out personal info such as: name, age, address, SSN, phone #, etc.
Periodically clear your browsing data
List 5 things you should do after cooking.
Put dishes in dishwasher
Clean off table and counter
Sweep up crumbs from under table
Put cooking pots/ingredients back where they belong
Name at least 5 healthy daily habits
drinking water, physical activity, eating fruits/vegetables, getting sunlight (vitamin d), meditation, etc.
Rephrase these "You"-Statements:
"You always leave your mess lying everywhere."
"You don't care about me or my feelings."
"You didn't text me like you said you would!"
"You embarrassed me at dinner the other night, like you always do."
"You never tell me how you're feeling."
"I feel frustrated when I come home and the house is messy."
"I feel frustrated when my feelings aren't heard or acknowledged."
"I feel worried when I don't hear from you, and I just want to know that you're ok and safe."
"I felt really embarrassed the other night in front of our friends when this topic came up, because..."
"I would love to know how you're feeling about this."
List 5 Ingredients of an effective apology
A clear "I'm sorry" statement.
An expression of regret for what happened.
An acknowledgment that social norms or expectations were violated.
An empathy statement acknowledging the full impact of our actions on the other person.
A request for forgiveness.
List 5 tips for time-management
:)
What is the 50/30/20 rule?
50% of income should go towards necessities
30% of income should go towards discretionary items
20% of income should go towards savings