Healthy Habits
This type of activity helps release endorphins, which can improve mood and reduce stress.
What is exercise?
This technique involves focusing on the present moment without judgment, often through breathing exercises.
What is mindfulness?
This breathing technique involves slowly inhaling for four seconds, holding for four, and exhaling for four.
What is box breathing?
This term refers to being kind to yourself when you make a mistake, rather than being overly critical.
What is self-compassion?
This nutrient is important for brain health and can be found in foods like fish, nuts, and seeds.
What is omega-3 fatty acid?
This meditation technique often includes repeating a calming word or phrase (mantra) to help focus the mind.
What is mantra meditation?
This physical activity, such as yoga or Tai Chi, helps reduce stress and increase relaxation.
What is gentle movement or stretching?
This action is key to practicing self-compassion when faced with negative emotions or struggles.
What is accepting and acknowledging your feelings?
Getting this amount of sleep is crucial for mental well-being, as recommended for adults by health experts.
What is 7-9 hours?
In mindfulness, this is a form of practice that involves observing your thoughts without reacting to them.
What is "observing" or "noticing" your thoughts?
Spending time in this type of environment—natural and green—has been shown to help lower cortisol levels.
What is nature?
This type of thinking involves accepting your flaws and being gentle with yourself during hard times.
What is self-acceptance?
Drinking this substance in excess can negatively affect mental health by increasing anxiety and disrupting sleep.
What is caffeine?
This practice of paying attention to physical sensations in the body can help with grounding and stress relief.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
This is the practice of encouraging yourself in a positive, supportive way when facing challenges.
What is positive self-talk?
This practice of prioritizing rest and relaxation can help reduce stress and improve overall mental health.
What is taking breaks or rest days?
This type of therapy combines cognitive therapy and mindfulness practices and is often used to treat depression and anxiety.
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
This herb, often consumed in tea form, is known for it calming effects and ability to reduce stress.
What is chamomile?
This mental habit is important in self-compassion and involves recognizing that suffering is a universal part of the human experience.
What is common humanity?