Mind care
What is self-care?
Looking after your body, mind and emotions.
What does it mean to compare yourself with something you see online?
Comparing yourself, your appearance, abilities or life with what you see other people posting.
What is an achievement?
Something you work towards and accomplish or make progress towards.
What are some emotions someone might feel when they lose something important to them?
Sadness, anger, disappointment, worry, loneliness or confusion.
Name one thing you can do when you are having a difficult day.
Any healthy self-care strategy.
Name three things you can do to take care of your mind.
Examples: relax, talk to someone, get enough sleep, spend time doing something you enjoy, exercise, take breaks.
Why might something we see online not show the whole truth about someone's life?
People usually choose what they want to post and may not show their difficult or ordinary moments.
Does an achievement have to be something huge or important to everyone?
No. Achievements can be big or small and can be personal to each person.
Why might losing something affect us emotionally?
Because the thing, person, place or experience may have been important or meaningful to us.
You see someone online achieving something you really want to achieve. What is one healthy way to respond?
Let it inspire you rather than using it as a reason to put yourself down.
Is self-care only about relaxing? Explain.
No. Self-care can also mean doing things that support our wellbeing, such as getting enough sleep, asking for help, being active or managing our responsibilities.
How could seeing lots of pictures of people who seem "perfect" affect the way someone sees themselves?
They might start feeling that they aren't good enough or that they need to look or live a certain way.
Give an example of an achievement that isn't winning a competition
Learning something new, improving at a skill, finishing a difficult task, becoming more confident or helping someone.
Can two people react differently to the same loss? Why?
Yes. People have different relationships, experiences and ways of responding to difficult situations.
Your friend has achieved something they worked very hard for. What could you do to celebrate with them?
Congratulate them, encourage them, celebrate with them or tell them you are proud of their effort.
You have had a busy and stressful day at school. Give two different self-care strategies you could use when you get home.
For example, take some quiet time, talk to someone you trust, go outside, exercise, do a hobby or practise relaxation.
You see a post showing someone celebrating an amazing achievement. You start thinking, "I'll never be as good as them." What could you remind yourself?
Their post only shows one moment of their life. Everyone has different strengths, journeys and challenges.
Why is it important to celebrate achievements?
Celebrating helps us recognise our effort and progress and can give us motivation and confidence.
Someone loses something that was very special to them and feels sad for several days. What could they do to help themselves?
Talk to someone they trust, allow themselves to feel their emotions, remember positive experiences and use healthy self-care.
You didn't achieve something you wanted to achieve. How could you use self-care to help yourself?
Give yourself time to process the disappointment, talk to someone, take a break and think about what you can learn or try next.
Your friend says, "I don't have time for self-care because I'm too busy." What could you explain to them about why self-care is still important?
Looking after your wellbeing can help you manage stress, recharge and be better able to handle everyday challenges.
Two students see the same post online. One feels inspired, while the other feels bad about themselves. Why might they have completely different reactions?
People have different experiences, thoughts, expectations and feelings, so they can interpret the same information differently.
You studied hard for a test but didn't get the highest mark. Can you still have an achievement? Explain.
Yes. Improving, working hard, learning something difficult or doing better than before can all be achievements, even if you don't come first.
Why isn't "just cheer up" always helpful when someone has lost something important?
Because their feelings are real and may take time to process. It can be more helpful to listen, show understanding and give them support.
A student sees someone online who seems more successful than them, feels disappointed about their own achievements, and starts feeling bad about themselves. Using what you've learned, give three things they could do to protect their wellbeing.
For example: take a break from the content, remind themselves that online posts don't show the whole story, recognise their own achievements, practise self-care, talk to someone they trust, or focus on their own progress.