BIG
What does B.I.G. stand for?
Blue and Green Spaces
Interaction/Connection
Gratitude Practice
When is the best time of day to get sunlight exposure that will impact sleep?
Morning
Which breathing exercise talked about today is practiced by Navy SEALs?
Box Breathing
Describe 1 way to implement gratitude practice
Keeping a Gratitude Journal; Receiving Thanks; Giving Thanks; Gratitude Narratives
Can listening to nature sounds improve mental health?
yes (Those who listened to sounds like crickets chirping and waves crashing improve performance on cognitive tests than those who listened to urban sounds like traffic and the clatter of a busy café.)
When getting sunlight exposure it's best to look directly at the sun.
NO!
Name 2 of the breathing techniques talked about today
4-7-8; Physiological Sigh; Box Breathing
Are you addicted to sugar? How do you know?
(varied responses)
List at least 3 benefits of social connection that we talked about today.
Increased longevity; stronger immunity; lower rates of anxiety and depression; greater empathy; improved emotional regulation
How many minutes of daily exercise can positively impact brain building benefits?
10-30 minutes
List one result of implementing bigger inhales than exhales.
Increase alertness and immune response
List at least 2 ways sunlight through the retina can benefit brain health
regulation of neurotransmitters (dopamine, seratonine, etc.); help with healthy sleep cycle; improved cognitive function; increase immune response; happier mood; improved pain threshold
What is it called when our brains develop the habit of expecting stress?
Negativity Bias
Dehydration causes the ______ matter (influences emotional control) in the brain to shrink.
Grey
Describe the type of breathing exercise you will be most likely to implement.
(describe)
Demonstrate 1 of the breathing exercises practiced today.
4-7-8, Physiological Sigh; Box Breathing
Children who lived in neighborhoods with more green space had a reduced risk of _________ _________ later in life.
psychiatric disorders
Viewing bright overhead lights between 10pm and 4am can affect our ___________________.
Good sleep hygiene
Describe the breathing practice learned today that you liked the best.
(describe)
Describe how Kami Walker implements regular gratitude practice
Reflect on the people and events of that day; Express gratitude for each person and event of the day