Managing Your Environment
- They score these in sports, and you need to have them in your life to make progress
what are goals
passive, aggressive, and assertive are types of?
what is communication
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
what are feelings or emotions
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
what are phobias
(2000’s) This artist was referred to as the King of Pop, died due to complications from prescription drugs in 2009
Who is Michael Jackson
Part on a gun, but also something to recognize and cope with when you are in addiction or mental health recovery
what are triggers
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management are examples of?
what are coping skills
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things
what is anxiety
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression
What is Bipolar Disorder
(1990’s) Singer of one of the most popular grunge bands in the 1990’s who died 1994 at the age of 27, addicted to heroin
Kurt Cobain
Undergarments provide this, and having positive people you can talk to provides this too
What is support
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside “me” time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself are examples of ?
what is self care
These changing temporary states of mind can be make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
what are moods
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating
What is panic attack
This legendary Dutch painter, known for "Starry Night," grappled with mental health issues, even to the point where he knowingly cut off part of his own ear
Who is Vincent Van Gogh
- This is great when it comes to movies shows and plays but it’s not a great thing to have in your daily life
what is drama
Maintaining limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoiding negativity are examples of?
what are setting (or maintaining) boundaries
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
what is resentment
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
This famous female pop star struggles with anxiety and PTSD after the May 2017 Manchester Arena bombing
Hint: You have seen her on Nickelodeon
Who is Ariana Grande
- People lock up their money in one of these, but this also describes a life free from danger and harm
what is safe
projection, displacement, shielding, denial, and rationalization are examples of?
What are defense mechanisms
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and, what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
what are values
Individuals with this diagnosis have a strong fear of abandonment or being left alone
What is borderline personality disorder
This man who is referred to as the father of modern science was a manic depressive
Hint: He created the laws of motion
Who is Sir Issac Newton