Self-Care
Give an example of physical self-care.
Exercise/movement, healthy eating, sleep hygiene, physical hygiene, daily walks, vacation days, etc.
Name the three aspects of the CBT Triangle.
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors.
True or False: Mindfulness is easy and you only need to try it once to be good at it.
False. Becoming mindful involves training your brain, so, like most things you learn, it can take time. Be patient. Mindfulness takes practice and you need to find what works for you.
What does the S in SMART stand for?
Specific.
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle.
Describe a healthy "self-care" bedtime regimen.
Sleep roughly 7-8 hours, put away any electronics, not drink caffeine hours before sleeping, calm/relaxed mind
True or False: Feelings of irritability, sadness, guilt, and anxiety, could be signs of depression.
True!
What is Mindfulness?
The ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing. Mindfulness is focusing on the present without regretting the past or day-dreaming about the future. Mindfulness is about the ‘here and now,’ and it allows us to wake up and experience our present lives to the fullest.
What does the T in SMART stand for?
Timely, Time-Bound.
Name 5 countries with the letter S.
Spain, Serbia, Singapore, Sudan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sweden, Syria, Senegal
True or False: Self-Care is selfish and is a luxury.
FALSE! Self-Care is a necessity!
Name 2 Cognitive Distortions you tend to engage in.
Answers will vary.
Some include all or nothing, mental filter, labeling, personalizing, should statements, jumping to conclusions, etc.
True or False: Mindfulness helps push away negative thoughts.
False. Mindfulness allows your thoughts to come and go. If a thought pops into your mind that is less than helpful, instead of engaging with it, see if you can simply observe it. When you see thoughts for what they truly are, simply pictures and words that pass through your mind, you don't need to let them have so much power over you.
Why is goal setting important?
Setting goals creates a map for you to move towards your chosen objective. Without some ‘milestones’ along the way, you won’t know how far you’ve progressed, or even if you are still heading in the right direction.
Name 5 objects in your using the colors of the rainbow. ROY G BIV.
Name two ways you take care of your self that involves emotions.
-Crying
-Reaching out to a friend
-Journaling
-Positive self-talk/Affirmations
-Process emotions with self or trusted adult
I'm a loser and can't do anything right. What CD is this?
Name 5 animals with the letter R.
Raccoon, Rat, Rabbit, Rhino, Roach, Rattlesnake, Raven
Using SMART goals means that you’ll avoid traps such as...
Only fantasizing about your goal, not committing to your goal, not starting your goal, focusing on the outcome rather than the process, giving up after a setback, procrastinating, getting distracted, forgetting about the goal, spending too much time on unhelpful aspects of the goal and focusing on ways it could go wrong (fear).
What is your favorite color, animal, season, food, and TV show?
Answers will vary.
What is an example of self-care that you can do weekly?
Answers will vary.
What is the fight-flight-freeze response?
Fight-Flight-Freeze response is the body's automatic, built-in system designed to protect us from threat or danger. ... Interestingly, anxiety can also trigger this system into action when we believe there is a threat or danger even if there is not.
Practice 5-4-3-2-1.
Name 5 things you see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 good thing about yourself.
Answers will vary.
What is the difference between values and goals?
We think about values as being a life direction or a compass without a specific endpoint, whereas goals are specific activities that can be completed. Goals are the specific ways you intend to execute your values.
What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?
A palm (tree).