Self-Talk
This is when you assume something bad without proof.
What is jumping to conclusions?
This is a plan for how you use your money.
What is a budget?
This is something your body needs more of in hot weather to avoid headaches and fatigue.
What is water?
This is listening to understand, not just waiting to respond.
What is active listening?
This fast food chain is known for the slogan “I’m lovin’ it.”
What is McDonalds?
This is telling yourself something more fair instead of something harsh.
What is changing your thinking or reframing?
This is when you spend money because you feel like you’ve earned it, even if you can’t afford it.
What is “I deserve it” spending?
This is a simple way to regulate mood that involves getting sunlight without overdoing it.
What is going outside / getting fresh air?
This is one simple thing you can do when meeting someone new to make a good first impression.
What is introducing yourself or saying hello?
This sport uses a hoop, a ball, and is played 5 vs 5.
What is basketball?
This is when your thoughts make a situation feel worse than it actually is.
What is catastrophizing?
This is when you know you shouldn’t spend the money but do it anyway in the moment.
What is impulse spending?
Skipping this can lead to irritability, low energy, and worse mental health.
What is eating regular meals?
This is being able to understand how someone else feels without agreeing with them.
What is empathy?
This is the most common gas humans breathe in from the air.
What is oxygen?
This happens when your thoughts make a situation feel worse than it is.
What is negative thinking or distorted thinking?
This is spending money based on your mood, like buying things when stressed or bored.
What is emotional spending?
This is when too much heat or sun starts to negatively affect your body and mood.
What is overheating or heat exhaustion?
This is giving someone space if they don’t feel like talking.
What is respecting boundaries?
This is what you call it when you stay up way too late scrolling your phone even though you’re tired.
What is doom scrolling?
This thinking pattern takes one mistake and turns it into a belief about your entire ability.
What is overgeneralization?
This is telling yourself “it’s only $5” multiple times, even though it adds up.
What is habit spending?
This is choosing to take care of yourself before things get bad instead of waiting until you’re overwhelmed.
What is preventative self-care?
This is showing up the same way over time so people know they can trust you.
What is being consistent or reliable?
This is the capital of the United States.
What is Washington D.C?