Types of self-care
This type of self-care includes sleeping, eating balanced meals, and moving your body.
What is physical self-care?
Headaches, muscle tension, or stomach discomfort can be early signs of this.
What is stress?
Taking slow, deep breaths is an example of this calming skill.
What is deep breathing?
Starting with a small, manageable step makes change feel more this.
What is achievable?
True or False: Self-care always requires money.
What is False?
Talking to a trusted friend or attending group therapy is an example of this type of self-care.
What is social self-care?
Feeling irritable, tearful, or emotionally numb may signal that your stress level is doing this.
What is increasing (or becoming elevated)?
Going for a short walk when upset is a healthy way to do this.
What is release stress physically?
Doing a new habit at the same time every day helps build this.
What is consistency?
True or False: Self-care is selfish.
What is False?
Journaling about your feelings or practicing self-compassion falls under this type of care.
What is emotional self-care?
Thoughts such as “I can’t handle this” or “This will never get better” are examples of these stress-related patterns.
What are negative automatic thoughts?
Replacing negative self-talk with kinder statements is practicing this.
What is positive or compassionate self-talk?
Breaking a big goal into smaller steps helps prevent this feeling.
What is overwhelm?
True or False: Self-care should be done only when you feel stressed.
What is False?
Setting boundaries at work or taking breaks to prevent burnout fits into this area.
What is professional/work self-care?
Noticing changes in sleep, appetite, or motivation can serve as this type of signal.
What is an early warning sign?
Limiting alcohol or substance use during stressful times supports this goal.
What is healthy coping?
Rewarding yourself for small progress increases this.
What is motivation?
Saying “no” to protect your energy is an example of setting this.
What are boundaries?
Doing activities that give your life meaning or align with your values supports this type of self-care.
What is spiritual or values-based self-care?
When stress responses are activated too often or for too long, the body can remain in this heightened state.
What is fight-or-flight mode (or survival mode / chronic stress response)?
Choosing coping skills that solve problems instead of avoiding them is called this type of coping.
What is active or problem-focused coping?
Focusing on one habit at a time instead of many improves your chances of this.
What is success or long-term change?
Self-care works best when it becomes this rather than a one-time activity.
What is a routine or lifestyle habit?