Emotional/Intellectual
A Relaxation technique.
What is deep breathing/Yoga/Mindfulness exercise or meditation?
A pillar of Wellness that is representative of one’s personal beliefs and values.
What is Spiritual Wellness?
How much sleep does someone your age require every night?
8-10 hours
This is a method you can use to keep track of your spending and balance your wants versus your needs.
What is a budget?
What are the 8 Pillars of Wellness?
Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, financial, and environmental.
What is self care and give 3 examples.
Doing something that protects your well being and happiness, especially in times of stress.
Examples: Exercising, eating healthy, keeping organized, enforcing boundaries, doing something you love, meditation, listening to music, taking a walk, being silly, alone time, a bubble bath, reading a book, spending time with family and friends engaging in a hobby, etc.
A pillar of wellness where you build and engage in trusting, respectful, and authentic relationships with others.
What is Social Wellness?
An unhealthy way of dealing with stress.
What is abusing alcohol or other drugs?
***Daily Double*** Twice the points
Who are the 2 people you can speak to here at the school if you have questions about future career paths?
Carleen Matheson - School Counsellor
Pattie MacDonald-David - NS Works Employment Services Centre School Liaison
What is it called when you do something everyday and it eventually becomes so ingrained in you that you don't even have to think about doing it anymore?
What is a routine?
What can you do to keep your brain healthy? Give 3 examples.
Do crossword and/or sudoku puzzles, eat healthy, reduce stress, get enough sleep, avoid alcohol and drugs, exercise, do something that challenges you, etc.
True or False?
It's okay to pressure your friends to end their friendship with someone because you don't like them.
False!
This often involves guilt tripping and manipulation and control.
Why is it important to keep yourself organized? Give 3 strategies to keep yourself organized.
Examples: Using agenda/calendar, setting reminders on phone, using dividers for you binder, using highlighters, flash cards, making a review, keeping locker neat and tidy etc.
Booking time to study into your calendar, prioritizing assignments, creating to do lists, and setting reminders on your phone are all examples of having this?
What is time management skills?
This can help you make sure that important tasks are not being forgotten.
What is a checklist, to-do list, using a calendar/agenda , or setting reminders?
What resources are available in the school if you feel like you are struggling with your mental health? Give at least 3 examples.
Carleen Matheson - School Counsellor
SchoolsPlus - Joanne Ebear or Kim Chiavari
Mental Health and Addictions Outreach - Lynn MacDonald
SchoolsPlus Mental Health Clinician - Melissa Von Hatten- Baer
Being able to say no and stand up for yourself and your needs are example of this type of communication?
What is assertive?
What are the 5 main food groups? Give an example of each.
1) Fruits
2) Vegetables
3) Grains
4) Protein
5) Dairy
These 3 things are important documents for job applications.
Resume
Cover letter
References
When we are having a hard time we rely on people we trust to help get us through. What do we call these people?
What is a support system?
You feel your friend is really struggling with their mental health and you are concerned that they may hurt themselves. What do you do? Give 2 examples.
Support and listen to them.
Encourage them to talk to someone.
Tell a parent, teacher, school counsellor, coach, or safe adult.
What are 3 examples of ways you can take care of your spiritual and/or social wellness?
Answers will vary.
Name 5 ways to be more environmentally friendly or to reduce your carbon footprint.
Reduce plastic consumption, use reusable water bottles, turn off unnecessary lights, take shorter showers, use public transportation, reduce car use, reduce meat consumption, grow your own vegetables and fruit, shop local, recycle, compost, etc.
If a goal is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely it is referred to as a _ _ _ _ _ Goal.
S M A R T
Pick 4 of the Pillars of Wellness and name one thing for each that you would like to work on over the next coming months.
Answers will vary.