Mental Wellness
This practice involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What is Mindfulness?
This emotion helps protect boundaries and signals that something feels unfair or threatening.
What is anger?
This physical activity is shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What is regular movement or exercise?
This breathing technique helps calm the nervous system by slowing the breath.
What is deep or diaphragmatic breathing?
Small, consistent habits are often more effective than __________ changes.
What are drastic or extreme changes?
This mental health skill helps challenge unhelpful thoughts and find more balanced ones.
What is cognitive restructuring (or reframing)?
This skill involves being kind to yourself during difficult moments instead of self-criticism.
What is self-compassion?
This nutrient supports brain health and mood and is often linked to sunlight exposure.
What is vitamin D?
This type of stress can be motivating in short bursts.
What is acute stress?
This habit can improve mood by increasing positive focus and perspective.
What is practicing gratitude?
This common habit can increase anxiety and involves repeatedly thinking about the same worries.
What is rumination (dwelling on negative feelings)?
Avoiding emotions often makes them __________ in the long run.
What is stronger or more intense?
Poor sleep can increase stress hormones like this one.
What is cortisol?
Chronic stress can affect mental health by increasing anxiety, depression, and __________.
What is burnout or emotional exhaustion?
Social connection supports mental health by reducing isolation and increasing __________.
What is support or belonging?
Naming emotions can help reduce their intensity and improve regulation.
What is emotional awareness (or labeling emotions)?
Sharing feelings with a trusted person can help regulate emotions by activating this system.
What is social support system?
Staying hydrated helps with focus, energy, and __________.
What is mood regulation?
This coping skill focuses on what you can control instead of what you can’t.
What is problem-focused coping?
aka solution oriented
This wellness skill helps prevent burnout by protecting time, energy, and emotional health.
What is setting boundaries?
This is one sign that your mental health might need extra support right now.
What is changes in sleep, mood, motivation, or functioning?
This is a healthy way to cope with emotions rather than avoiding or numbing them.
What is expressing feelings, grounding, or problem-solving?
Consistent sleep and wake times support this internal system.
What is circadian rhythm?
This type of coping helps you manage emotional reactions when a situation can’t be changed.
What is emotion-focused coping?
aka emotional regulation and distress tolerance
One realistic wellness goal should be specific, doable, and __________.
What is sustainable (or measurable)?