Food and Nutrition
This is the safest way to pass a pair of scissors or a sharp knife to another person.
Handle First
This 9-digit number is private and should never be shared on social media or with strangers.
What is Social Security Number
These types of statements start with "I" and help express feelings without sounding like you are attacking the other person.
What are "I feel statements"
If you have a minor burn from a stove, you should immediately run it under this temperature of water.
What is cool/cold water?
This deep-breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4, exhaling for 4, and holding for 4.
What is Box Breathing
To avoid cross-contamination, you should always wash your hands and surfaces after touching this raw protein.
Chicken/Poultry
This is the name for the "extra" money you pay back to a bank when you borrow money on a credit card.
What is Interest
This term describes "reading" a person’s feelings through their posture, eye contact, and facial expressions rather than their words.
What is Body Language
This 3-word phrase describes what you should do if your clothing catches on fire.
Stop Drop and Roll
This is the term for the "negative self-talk" or the "inner critic" that tells us we aren't good enough.
What is the inner critic/negative thought loop
This term refers to the "unit of energy" found in food; eating more of these than you burn leads to weight gain.
What is a calorie
When applying for a job, this one-page document summarizes your education, skills, and experience.
What is a resume
When you repeat back what someone said to ensure you understood them, you are practicing this type of "active" skill.
What is active listening
These are the three digits you should call in a true life-threatening emergency.
911
Taking a walk, drawing, or listening to music to get through a tough emotion are all examples of these types of "skills.
What are coping skills?
Unlike a microwave, you should never put this shiny material inside a toaster oven or microwave.
What is aluminum foil/metal
This is the specific date each year when federal taxes are typically due in the U.S.
What is April 15th
This is the healthy middle ground between being "Passive" (a doormat) and "Aggressive" (a bully).
What is assertive communication
This is the first thing you should check for before helping someone who is injured, to ensure you don't get hurt too.
What is "the scene" or "surroundings
This is the practice of staying present in the current moment rather than worrying about the past or future.
What is mindfulness?
This "Rule of Thumb" suggests that perishable food shouldn't sit out at room temperature for more than this many hours.
What is 2 hours
In an apartment lease, this is the sum of money you pay upfront to cover any potential damages.
What is a security deposit
This is the act of setting a limit on what you will and will not tolerate in a relationship.
What is a boundary
This is the universal sign for choking, which signals you might need the Heimlich Maneuver.
What is clutching the throat with both hands
This chemical in the brain is often called the "feel-good" hormone and is released during exercise.
What is dopamine or endorphins?