Stress Busters
This deep breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 counts, holding for 7, and exhaling for 8.
What is 4-7-8 breathing?
The ability to recognize and understand your own emotions.
What is self-awareness?
This simple mindfulness exercise involves focusing on your breath.
What is breath meditation?
This daily habit involves writing down things you're grateful for.
What is keeping a gratitude journal?
I'm always running, yet I never move. You look at me to see how to improve.
What is a clock? (representing time management as a coping skill)
This stress-relieving activity involves squeezing and releasing a small, malleable object.
What is using a stress ball?
This EI component involves managing your own emotions effectively.
What is self-regulation?
This mindfulness practice involves paying attention to physical sensations while walking.
What is walking meditation?
This self-care practice involves immersing yourself in warm water with soothing additives.
What is taking a relaxing bath?
I'm invisible but can be felt, I can lift you up or weigh you down. What am I?
What are emotions?
This Japanese practice of "forest bathing" involves immersing oneself in nature to reduce stress.
What is Shinrin-yoku?
The capacity to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy?
This technique involves observing thoughts without judgment, allowing them to pass like clouds.
What is thought observation?
This technique involves setting aside dedicated worry time to manage anxiety.
What is scheduled worry time?
The more you take of me, the more you leave behind. What am I?
What are steps? (representing progress in coping)
This technique involves progressively tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to reduce physical stress.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
This term describes the ability to navigate social environments and maintain relationships.
What are social skills?
This simple mindfulness exercise involves paying close attention to the taste, texture, and smell of food while eating.
What is mindful eating?
This self-care strategy involves creating clear distinctions between work and personal life.
What is establishing work-life boundaries?
I'm always there, but often overlooked. I'm free, yet priceless. You can't see me, but I'm all around you.
What is breath? (representing breathing exercises as a coping technique)
This popular stress-relief activity involves coloring intricate patterns and designs in books made for adults.
What is adult coloring or coloring therapy?
This practice involves putting yourself in someone else's shoes to better understand their feelings and perspective.
What is empathy or perspective-taking?
This simple mindfulness technique involves focusing your attention on a single object, like a candle flame or a painting.
What is object meditation or focused attention meditation?
This psychological concept refers to the practice of treating oneself with kindness and understanding.
What is self-compassion?
I can be a weapon or a tool, sharp or dull. I can build or destroy, heal or harm. What am I?
What are words? (representing the power of self-talk and communication in coping)