Cognitive Distortions
True or False: Cognitive distortions are rational thoughts
FALSE. Cognitive distortions are IRRATIONAL thoughts that can negatively impact how you view yourself.
What is a coping skill?
A healthy way of facing a difficult situation
True or False: Self-awareness is a skill that you learn and improve on over the course of your life
TRUE! Being self-aware takes time to learn and recognize.
Why is self-care important?
Everyone has their own unique needs. Incorporating self-care into your daily life allows you to recharge and be your best self.
This is the smallest state in the United States
Rhode Island
Define "all-or-nothing" thinking
Black-or-white thinking (Ex. I always ruin everything)
Coping skills you can use at school when you feel overwhelmed
Ex. Take a walk with staff, drink cold water, deep breathing
Name one benefit to being self-aware
Allows you to better manage your emotions, have healthier relationships, increase self-esteem, etc.
Name 3 examples of physical self-care
Exercising, getting enough sleeping, going to medical appointments, spending time outside
How many bones does a shark have?
What is "fortune-telling?"
Predicting the outcome of something before it happens (Ex. I already know that I'm going to fail)
A coping skill that involves paper and pen
Journaling
This is something you establish in a relationship to ensure your comfort level
Healthy boundary
What is burnout?
A feeling that can result when you neglect self-care
How many days are in a Leap Year?
366
How to respond if you have the following cognitive distortion: "I'm not good at anything."
Ex. Although I have things I want to work on, I have my own unique set of strengths
Being in the present moment and having awareness of yourself and your surroundings
Mindfulness
Why is it important to be in tune with your own emotions and feelings?
Allows you to think before you react in a way that you may later regret, helps you know what makes you comfortable versus what doesn't, etc.
Spending time with a friend is an example of ______ self care
Social
Name a country that starts with the letter "G"
Germany, Gabon, Guatemala, Gambia, Ghana, Greenland, Georgia, Greece, Guinea
Name the cognitive distortion: "My friend isn't talking to me, so that must mean I did something wrong and they hate me."
Personalization
Giving yourself a pep talk
Positive self-talk
Define emotional intelligence
Having the ability to recognize other people's emotions or feelings in a given moment
True or False: Spirituality is an aspect of self-care
TRUE. Spirituality does not only pertain to religion. It can also mean nurturing the connection with yourself, your personal beliefs and goals, etc. Spirituality looks different for everyone!
Name two sports that require a bat and a ball
Baseball and cricket