Self-Care
True or False: Coping skills are methods a person uses to deal with stressful situations. These may help a person face a difficult situation, take action, and be flexible and persistent in solving problems.
True
Utilizing coping skills is key to decreasing stress in stressful or unfamiliar situations.
Fact or Myth: Self-care is anything that soothes you
Myth
Many people turn to unhealthy habits to soothe their stress or unwind such as tv marathons or unhealthy eating. Self-care practices should support health and wellness and should not be addictive or harmful to your mind and body.
Going for a bike ride or taking a walk is an example of this type of self-care.
A. Sensory
B. Emotional
C. Spiritual
D. Physical
E. Social
What is Physical?
This planet in our Solar System is known for having a ring around it.
What is Saturn?
This animal is tallest in the world.
What is a giraffe?
True or False: Self-care is the practice of being selfish and pampering oneself
False
Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health
Fact or Myth: We have to earn the right to practice self-care
Myth
Every person has the right to practice self-care. When we practice self-care we are given the energy and nourishment we need to achieve great things.
Walking barefoot in the grass or holding a pet in your arms is an example of this type of self-care.
A. Sensory
B. Emotional
C. Spiritual
D. Physical
E. Social
What is Sensory?
This star is the closest to planet earth and provides our light.
What is the sun?
This animal is the slowest animal in the world.
What is a sloth?
Walking, running, and yoga are examples of this self-care activity.
What is exercise?
Fact or Myth: Practicing self-care leads to better productivity
Fact
Practicing self-care helps bring your goals into sharper focus and helps you to concentrate on what you’re doing
Keeping a daily journal to write down your feelings is an example of this type of self-care.
A. Sensory
B. Emotional
C. Spiritual
D. Physical
E. Social
What is Emotional?
This state is the largest state in America and its capital is Juneau.
What is Alaska?
This animal is the fastest animal on earth.
What is a cheetah?
This self-care activity involves writing down and reflecting on your feelings.
What is journaling?
Fact or Myth: Self-care requires resources that you don’t have
Myth
Self-care is often viewed as a luxury that many of us so not have the time or money to enjoy. Self-care does not need to involve an expensive spa trip or vacation, nor does it need to take hours of your day. Self-care can be as simple as 10 minutes of mindfulness.
Going to dinner with a friend or joining a support group is an example of this type of self-care.
A. Sensory
B. Emotional
C. Spiritual
D. Physical
E. Social
What is Social?
This is the tallest mountain in the world.
What is Mount Everest?
This is the name of a group of lions.
What is a pride?
This self-care activity involves the use of mindfulness to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
What is meditation?
Fact or Myth: Self-care has been found to increase your self-esteem
Fact
Regularly carving out time that’s about being good to yourself and meeting your own needs helps discourage negative-self talk and your critical inner voice.
Saying affirmations that give yourself a sense of self and purpose or attending a religious service is an example of this type of self-care.
A. Sensory
B. Emotional
C. Spiritual
D. Physical
E. Social
What is Spiritual?
This is the name of the imaginary line drawn around the earth that divides the earth into northern and southern hemispheres. The closer you get to this line the hotter it gets.
What is the equator?
This bird is a universal symbol of peace.
What is a dove?