Physical Self-Care
If you don't get 7-8 hours of of this, your physical health will be negatively impacted
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.
Taking 20-30 min to sit quietly and clear your mind
Being present in the moment, reducing stress and improving emotional well-being and regulation
What is mindfulness?
This is fuel for my body and it is important for my health that I choose the right kinds. Give examples of keeping balance with this
a network of people who provide an individual with something practical or emotional: ______ system
What is a support system?
A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.
What is a counselor or therapist?
This is an exercise/movement that can provide connection to your mind and body.
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 ______ is a result of being social and feeling secure about yourself in social settings.
What is confidence?
The term used to describe the balance that an individual needs between work and other aspects of life (fun stuff!) hint: ___ ____ balance
What is work-life balance?
Spending time in_____ is very beneficial for spiritual well-being and calms our nervous system
Nature. Connecting to nature allows us to feel calm, peaceful, and tranquil.
Asking for this is something people can do when they really need it.
Help. Everyone should be able to ask for help and support when they need it. It is essential for your emotional well-being, especially those in recovery.
Form of fun exercise: Movement of body coordinated with rhythmic beats of music
Socialization/Connection is a basic human need. True or False?
TRUE! Being social is something all humans need to thrive.
Having self-compassion means being kind to....
YOURSELF! This is when you are being gentle, kind and loving to yourself, especially in hard times.
Decreasing this allows you to connect to the real-world and have a clear mind.
Screen Time (Technology). It is easy to get lost scrolling or in a show, when you could be doing activities to improve self-care.
Headaches, indigestion, weight gain or loss, skin problems, or teeth grinding; Excessive focus on a particular concern; Body tension can all be signs of_____
What are examples of stress?
I should drink this every day to remain healthy.
What is water?
You make _____ when you communicate your needs and limits clearly to others
What is Boundaries
_______ exercises are a great tool for calming your mind and body.
Breathing exercises
Finding ______ in your life can help you prioritize things, give meaning to what you do, and help you look forward.
Purpose. Everyone should find their purpose (this can take some work and thought), this can be a motivating factor to keep going and trying when times are tough.
True or False. It's more beneficial to keep your feelings inside so that they don't affect others
FALSE