Physical Self-Care
If you don't get 7-8 hours of of this, your physical health will be negatively impacted
What is sleep?
This is the person you should love the most
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.
These hand held items can help you focus
Fidgets
What is mindfulness? How can it help emotional self-care?
Being present in the moment, can reduce stress and improve emotional-wellbeing and regulation.
This is fuel for my body and it is important for my health that I choose the right kinds.
What is food?
Hugs, holding hands, and snuggles are examples of this love language that can make us feel better
Physical touch
Puzzles, board games, card games, reading books, writing, etc, are examples of...
Ways to keep your mind SHARP. These are mentally stimulating activities that are important for brain health.
This is an exercise that can provide connection to your mind and body.
Yoga!
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?
Giving and receiving these (especially around holidays) can help us feel good
Gifts!
Looking at situations as the "cup half full" means this.
Being positive, looking at what you have instead of what you don't
Socialization is a something that can help us calm down. True or False?
True! Being with friends and family can help us calm our bodies.
Asking for this is something people can do when they need it.
Help. Everyone asks for help and support when they need it. It is essential for your emotional wellbeing.
Brushing my teeth, showering, washing my face, wearing clean clothes
What is hygiene?
An example of this is "I am kind" or "I am good enough"
Positive thoughts or positive talk
Having self-compassion means being kind to....
YOURSELF! This is when you are being gentle, kind and loving to yourself, especially in hard times.
Spending time here is very beneficial for relaxing our bodies
Nature. Connecting to nature allows us to feel calm, peaceful, and tranquil.
Starting a _____ is a great way to regulate your emotions and occupy your mind.
A hobby! Focusing on something you enjoy every day is very important.
I should drink this every day to remain healthy.
What is water?
_____ is the confidence in one's own worth or abilities
Self-esteem (or self-confidence or self-respect)
_______ exercises are a great tool for calming your mind and body.
Breathing exercises
This mindfulness practice helps us feel what's happening in our body
Body scan
It is important to ______ your feelings and emotions instead of ignore them.
Acknowledge, name, understand