Stress
Stress can be _____ or _____. The first kind of stress could help us to meet a deadline for a school assignment, while the second kind can could cause us to lose sleep.
Good, bad (or positive. negative)
True or false: all coping strategies work well for everyone
False. Try different strategies to see which ones work for you!
True or false: taking a walk can count towards your exercise for the day
True
True or false: to improve your sleep patterns, try to wake up around the same time each day (even on weekends)
True
The smallest breed of dog is
Chihuahua
When there is a real or perceived threat, your heart rate and breathing rate increases, and body is in _____ or _____ mode. Being in this state frequently can negatively impact physical and mental health
Fight or flight
What is the name of the breathing technique where you breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, then hold for 4 seconds.
Box breathing
Name at least 1 benefit of physical activity
Boost your mood, boost energy levels, improve sleep, decrease stress, strengthen bones, strengthen muscles, opportunity to have fun, spend time with friends
Avoid drinking _______ in the afternoon and evening to help improve your sleep
Caffeine
True or false: you can't sneeze with your eyes open
True
When you feel safe and calm, your body is in ____ and _____ mode.
Rest, Digest
"I am confident" and "I am proud of myself" are examples of:
self affirmations/positive affirmations
Name at least 1 negative impact of spending too much time on screens (phone/internet/social media,TV, etc)
Higher risk of: depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, social isolation, obesity, decreased school performance
Teenagers (ages 13-17) should get ______ to 10 hours of sleep per night.
8
There are more than one ________ different species of insects on Earth
Million
Name at least 2 mental or emotional impacts of excessive stress
anxiety, mood swings, anger, irritability, forgetfulness, poor concentration, fatigue, loneliness, racing mind
Progressive muscle relaxation a calming technique where you ______ and then _____ major muscles in your body
Tense/squeeze, relax
Name 2 things you could do to reduce the amount of time you spend on your phone or the internet/social media
Keep your phone in a drawer or separate room when you don't need to be on it, turn off notifications from apps, put phone on "focus" or "do not disturb" mode, put screen time limits on apps, create a list of other activities you like to do for when you want to reach for your phone
Name at least 1 thing that could be part of a consistent relaxing bedtime routine that could help improve sleep patterns
Reading a book, yoga or stretching, taking warm bath/shower, skincare routine, journaling
Competitive _____ used to be an Olympic sport
Art
Name at least 2 physical impacts that excessive stress could have on our bodies
Headaches, muscle tension, upset stomach, problems with sleep, weight gain, weakened immune system
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste
How many minutes a day should kids/teens (ages 6-17) exercise?
60 minutes
We sleep best in quiet rooms-- if the place you are trying to sleep is not quiet, what things could you do help make it quieter?
Wear ear plugs, turn on white noise, turn on a fan
The only letter of the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any of the U.S. states is ___
Q