The Body
While often associated with muscle repair, this macronutrient is also essential for creating enzymes and hormones.
What is protein?
Often called the "primary stress hormone," it is released by the adrenal glands to help the body respond to a perceived threat.
What is cortisol?
Essential for cognitive function and mood regulation, this daily 'recharge' allows the brain to clear out toxins and consolidate memories.
What is sleep?
Found in coffee and tea, it holds the title of the most commonly used legal stimulant in the world.
What is caffeine?
This process relies on the evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin to cool down the body when it gets too hot.
What is sweating?
Often called the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, it plays a central role in the brain's reward and pleasure systems.
What is dopamine?
Taking a break from your devices to reduce mental clutter is often called a "digital" this.
What is a detox?
This highly addictive chemical in vapes and tobacco reaches the brain within seconds of inhalation.
What is nicotine?
This type of aerobic exercise aims to strengthen the heart and lungs through sustained activity (like biking and running).
What is cardio?
Beyond just feeling sorry for someone, this is the actual ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy?
This type of self-care may involve "gratitude" lists or recording daily thoughts to track personal growth.
What is journaling?
This 3-letter acronym measures the percentage of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream.
What is BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?
This is the body's largest organ and its primary defense against the outside world like regulating temperature.
What is the skin?
From the Latin root meaning "to jump back," this is the ability to adapt well or "bounce back" in the face of adversity or trauma.
What is resilience/resiliency?
This practice involves sitting quietly and focusing your attention to increase awareness and reduce stress.
What is meditation?
This vital organ is primarily responsible for filtering toxins and breaking down alcohol in the body.
What is the liver?
This term refers to the process by which the body breaks down food and drink and coverts it into energy.
What is metabolism?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines this state of vital exhaustion as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace or academic stress.
What is burnout?
It’s the term for the healthy limits you set with others to protect your time and emotional energy.
What are boundaries?
These physical and mental symptoms occur when a person suddenly stops or reduces the intake of a substance.
What is withdrawal?