Physical Self-Care
The holidays can be busy, it is important to get 7-8 hours of of this ?
What is sleep?
Connecting with people, talking, getting to know people, attending get togethers
What is socialization?
Mental self-care involves finding things that keep your mind sharp, as well as nurturing and taking care of your mind. True or False?
TRUE! It is important to keep your mind active and also take care of your mind.
You can practice spiritual self-care without being religious. True or False?
What is
TRUE! Spiritual self-care is much more than religion, and everyone can practice it.
This term refers to being present in the moment. It can reduce stress and improve emotional-wellbeing and regulation
What is mindfulness?
This is fuel for my body and it is important for my health
What is food?
Becoming involved in social activities or reaching out to a friend / family member / pet can decrease feelings of this.
What is loneliness?
Mentally stimulating activities that are important for brain health.
What are Puzzles, board games, card games, reading books and writing.
This is physical movement that can provide connection to your mind and body.
What is Yoga?
This is a very self-empowering exercise that requires mindfulness.
Emotional self-care is a lifelong process. True or False?
TRUE! In fact, all of these forms of self-care are lifelong.
This helps improve all areas of my health, and I should do this for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
What is exercise?
Building this is a result of being social and feeling secure about yourself in social settings.
What is confidence?
Looking at situations as the "cup half full" means this.
What is being positive, looking at what you have instead of what you don't
Spending time in this place is beneficial for well-being.
What is in Nature/Outdoors? Connecting to nature allows us to feel calm, peaceful, and tranquil.
Asking for this is something everyone does when they need it.
What is Help?
Everyone asks for help and support when they need it. It is essential for your emotional wellbeing.
Feeling tired or overwhelmed during the holidays, its ok to say this.
What is I need a break or some quiet time to recharge?
For some people social situations over the holidays could increase this?
What is anxiety?
Having self-compassion means being kind to....
Who is YOURSELF!?
This is when you are being gentle, kind and loving to yourself, especially in hard times. This is important over the holidays.
Decreasing exposing yourself to this allows you to connect to the real-world and have a clear mind.
What is Technology?
It is easy to get lost scrolling or in a show, when you could be doing activities to improve self-care.
Spending time scrolling on this can negatively impact thoughts
What is Social Media? Social Media can lead to social comparison, remember images on social media are not necessarily what they seem ie illusion of the perfect Christmas
I should drink this every day to remain healthy.
What is water?
Activities where people can bond and connect with each other. You can join groups, clubs or teams to participate in these.
What are hobbies (ex: art, dancing, sports, dungeon and dragons)
_______ exercises are a great tool for calming your mind and body.
What are breathing exercises?
The Holidays are not magical for everyone, true or false?
What is TRUE - The holidays can be stressful for different reasons - financial stress, too much togetherness, grief related to loss of a loved one, pressure to be "perfect" Be kind to yourself and recognize its normal to not feel happy at times.
It is important to ______ your feelings and emotions instead of ignore them.
Acknowledge, name, understand